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27 June 2026

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Tag: Hosts


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 ·
6h 2025858272335372799

🚨 CALL FOR STORIES! 🚨

Are you a serial Armed Forces Day organiser?

We want to hear why you got involved, what you love about the role and what the Armed Forces community means to you. 💙

✏️ Email ddc-pr-events@mod.gov.uk to share your story.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
21 Feb 2025119601999114407

🎪 Hosting an event for Armed Forces Day?

The Ministry of Defence has grants of up to £10,000 available to support local organisers with the costs.

🗓️ Make sure you apply by 31 March 2026 👇

https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/organise-your-own-event/apply-for-funding/

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
19 Feb 2024408740527489199

🫡 The Queen's Gurkha Signals soldiers take their place for the Attestation Parade.

💪 Selected from over 10,000 applicants, these few hundred have conquered one of the world’s toughest selection processes.

🇳🇵🇬🇧 From Nepal to the UK — a journey earned, a place well deserved.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
18 Feb 2024167368792953103

Stronger together. 🇬🇧 🇫🇷

@BritishArmy soldiers completed intensive urban combat drills to strengthen cooperation with their French counterparts. 🪖

The two militaries are strengthening their ability to deploy and operate together to confront new threats to European security. 👊

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


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