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27 June 2026

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Bids open to host annual Armed Forces Day National Event in 2019

15 January 2018

The Ministry of Defence is inviting expressions of interest from communities across the UK to become the next Armed Forces Day National event host.

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ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
14 Feb 2022596821965566319

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day!

🇬🇧 Today we’re sending our thanks to everyone who serves, supports and stands beside our UK Armed Forces.

🫂 Wherever you are, serving at home or deployed abroad, we hope you find a moment to remember how valued you are.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
9 Feb 2020898128606454008

💭 Thinking about banners, road closures, advertising… and wondering how it all adds up?

💰 The Ministry of Defence is offering grants of up to £10,000 to support Armed Forces Day events.

⏰ Apply by 31 March 2026 to get involved in the celebrations.
https://ow.ly/ABm150YbJ5S

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
5 Feb 2019441524979773735

🥊 From the battlefield to the boxing ring, UK Armed Forces and Olympians display the same dedication to physical excellence.

🏅 Army and Royal Navy boxers enjoyed a bespoke training session with Team GB.

🇬🇧 UK representatives lifting each other up to perform at their best.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
31 Jan 2017523333076594757

⏰ 1 million hours of flying.

✈️ The Eurofighter Typhoon fleet has reached a major milestone after two decades of frontline service.

💪 From air policing to combat operations, Typhoon protects UK airspace and strengthens NATO's collective defence.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
25 Jan 2015349001025982516

❄️ Brothers Ollie and Josh Morris, a Marine and an Engineer, take on Arctic style family-bonding.

🌍 Ice-breaker drills in freezing Norwegian waters are an essential part of training, ensuring the UK Armed Forces are ready for the toughest conditions anywhere in the world.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
22 Jan 2014382900632772748

🚁 The first of its kind, Proteus is the Royal Navy's self-flying helicopter.

💪 By handling routine missions, personnel can focus on critical operations.

💡 Developing Proteus means investing in UK industry, supporting skilled jobs that boost our capability and economy.


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