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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 NationalΒ event host.

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For general enquiries, please email armedforcesday-events@mod.gov.uk

For media enquiries, please email DDC-PR-EVENTS@mod.gov.uk

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23 Sep 1970518911733862524

85 years on, we remember The Few.

Yesterday, we marked the anniversary of the Battle of Britain, honouring the Allied aircrew whose bravery in our skies changed the course of WWII.

A service at @wabbey and a Lancaster flypast commemorated their sacrifice.

#BattleOfBritain

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21 Sep 1969793975797084265

The ultimate professional πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

This soldier is one of thousands serving with the same discipline and professionalism across the world.

Want to lead the national celebration for them? Your town could host the 2026 #ArmedForcesDay national event πŸ‘‡

https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/13558-2/

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20 Sep 1969340959998541944

From the same Virginia high school to a London stage.

Musician Farrington of the Band of the Grenadier Guards with Staff Sgt Alegre of the US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, pictured before their joint performance at Buckingham Palace.

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#StateVisit

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19 Sep 1969069719962464301

πŸ“’ DEADLINE EXTENDED!

You now have until 29 September 2025 to bid to host the 2026 Armed Forces Day national event.

This is a chance for your town or city to lead the nation's celebrations for our Armed Forces.

Find out more & apply now πŸ‘‡

https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/13558-2/

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12 Sep 1966381329810903435

Eye on the sky ⬆️

Soldiers from the Royal Yorkshire Regiment and their US counterparts testing new tech to counter drone threats during Project Flytrap in Germany.

Smartshooter attachments on their rifles for identifying drones.

#BritishArmy

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11 Sep 1966139856767119843

A look back to the summer heatwave at Horse Guards β˜€οΈ

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery were on duty for the King's Guard.

Looking after your teammate, no matter the weather.

#BritishArmy


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