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27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day

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

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ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
1 Jul 2072213714200125600

110 years after the Battle of the Somme, we pay tribute to all those who fought in one of the First World War’s most defining moments.

We will remember them.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
30 Jun 2072002410336154109

Remembering Private Robert Leonard Lock of the 12th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry.

Killed almost 110 years ago in the Battle of the Somme, he was today laid to rest at Warlencourt British Cemetery. 🇬🇧🇫🇷

The bravery of our service personnel must always be remembered. 🌺

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
29 Jun 2071639956464804092

It means a lot when the whole country gets behind you. 👊
 
Thank you to businesses who offered special discounts to the Armed Forces community last week, including Official Partners during Armed Forces Week - Cotswold Outdoor, Decathlon UK, HelloFresh and Mountain Warehouse.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
28 Jun 2071137798959092129

Southport will host next year’s #ArmedForcesDay national event!

Following yesterday’s spectacular display of support in Aldershot, Merseyside will take on the honour of hosting the nation’s celebration of the Armed Forces community.

Congratulations, Southport! 🇬🇧

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
27 Jun 2070919450203676772

Thank you to everyone celebrating #ArmedForcesDay across the UK today!

More than 230 community events are taking place, bringing the nation together to support our Armed Forces 🇬🇧💪

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay ·
27 Jun 2070860813892460853

Happy Armed Forces Day! 🇬🇧

Aldershot and Farnborough have hosted a spectacular parade at the national event, featuring military bands and flypasts from the Royal Air Force.

From veterans to cadets, all three services have joined the celebrations! 🤝


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