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11 May 2012

It's 50 days until Armed Forces Day!

The countdown to Armed Forces Day continues with the hitting of the '50 days to go' landmark, and the pace of activity is quickening. Over 100 events the length and breadth of the country have now been registered. To give you a flavour of what to expect, let's take a quick tour of some of the many highlights across the UK

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20 April 2012

Plymouth announces celebrations for the national event

Yesterday (19 April) Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Peter Brookshaw accepted the official Armed Forces Day flag on behalf of the city and promised a first class programme for the national event which will honour our Armed Force past and present.

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22 March 2012

Only 100 days to go until Armed Forces Day 2012

In a massive year for Britain today marks exactly 100 days until Armed Forces Day 2012!! We are fast approaching this major milestone: the day to come together to show your support and say thank you to our Armed Forces.

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8 February 2012

Gearing up for Armed Forces Day 2012

We're all in the swing of 2012 and it's going to be the year we put Great into Britain! As part of this it's now less than 140 days to go until Armed Forces Day. But what's it all about?

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29 June 2011

A Huge Thank You!

On behalf of Service personnel and their families, veterans and cadets, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU for showing your support and making Armed Forces Day 2011 such a memorable success.

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28 June 2011

Armed Forces Day Around the World

Armed Forces say thank you for your support.

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27 June 2011

The nation shows its support

Events big and small and a party atmosphere mark third annual event.

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25 June 2011

Armed Forces Day 2012

Plymouth to host next Armed Forces Day.

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24 June 2011

It's Armed Forces Day

Join in the celebrations happening all over the UK.

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24 June 2011

Armed Forces Celebrations

Over 200 events are being held across the UK this weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

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23 June 2011

Sporting Heavyweights back Armed Forces Day

Big hitters from the world of sport show their support for Armed Forces Day.

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22 June 2011

Military Reservists Proudly Wear Their Uniforms to Work

Members of the Reserve Forces are today swapping their civilian clothes for military uniforms to celebrate 'Wear Your Uniform To Work Day', which highlights the crucial role played by Reservists in our country's Armed Forces.

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21 June 2011

House of Commons Armed Forces Day Photo Exhibition Opens

An exhibition of veterans working in the House of Commons - 'Standing Next to You' - was opened today by John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons.

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20 June 2011

Flags Raised Across the World for the Armed Forces

Armed Forces Day flags have been raised across the UK and beyond to mark the start of a week of celebrations.

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19 June 2011

A Father in the Forces

Dads around the country will expect to be spoiled to mark Father's Day this Sunday, and it is no different in the Armed Forces.

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17 June 2011

Lorraine Kelly Drops Into Edinburgh to Launch Armed Forces Day

Lorraine Kelly became a military action woman to officially kick off the build-up to 2011 UK Armed Forces Day on 25 June.

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16 June 2011

Mission a million!

Many people are showing their support online and there are a number of ways you can join in.

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15 June 2011

The Red Arrows

The Royal Air Force's world famous display team will perform at the Armed Forces Day Edinburgh national event.

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14 June 2011

HMS Portland sails for Armed Forces Day

The Type-23 Frigate HMS Portland will have a key role in the Armed Forces Day national celebrations in Edinburgh.

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13 June 2011

Olympic support for Armed Forces Day

Lord Coe and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson show Armed Forces Day support and launch an offer of Olympic Games tickets for troops.

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10 June 2011

The North West Shows its Support

A comedian and a Spitfire show their support for the Armed Forces.

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7 June 2011

Trooping the Colour

Trooping the Colour is the annual ceremonial event that showcases the very best of the UK Armed Forces. It takes place on Saturday 11th June.

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7 June 2011

Free carvery meal for heroes

Crown Carveries is supporting the 2011 national Armed Forces Day by offering a free carvery meal to all Armed Forces, past and present, between Monday 20th and Saturday 25th June.

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3 June 2011

Tim Westwood supports Armed Forces Day

DJ Tim Westwood took time out from broadcasting live from Afghanistan to show his support for Armed Forces Day.

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2 June 2011

Reservists wear uniforms with pride

Reservists across the country will be swapping their civilian clothes for military uniforms on 22 June to celebrate the annual Wear Your Uniform To Work Day.

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2 June 2011

Show your support!

Armed Forces Day is fast approaching and hundreds of events are being organised up and down the UK, from Aberdeen to Cornwall and Carrickfergus to Dover, where people will gather to show their support for the Armed Forces Community on and around Saturday 25 June.

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4 January 2011

Grants for event organisers

Armed Forces Day in 2011 will again be an opportunity for the public to say thank you and recognise the outstanding contribution the Armed Forces community makes to this country.

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