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Countdown to Armed Forces Day 2011 begins
A History and Honour news article
25 May 11
There is exactly one month to go until this year's Armed Forces Day.
Armed Forces Day (AFD) 2011 will be held on Saturday 25 June, with events set to take place up and down the country over the two-week period from 18 June to 3 July.
At the national event, Edinburgh will host a full weekend of AFD-related activities, starting on Friday 24 through to Sunday 26 June.
Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, said:
I am delighted to be in Edinburgh again this year, now as Chief of the Defence Staff, to take part in the national event celebrations.
"Armed Forces Day is in its third year, and, from the start, has inspired the Nation to show its support for the servicemen and women of the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force at events across the country.
"Time and again these individuals inspire us with their courage and professionalism. In recent years their achievements in operational theatres around the world, not least Afghanistan but recently also in Libya, have brought home to all of us what extraordinary people they are, especially when many have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.
"It is not just serving personnel who we pay tribute to on Armed Forces Day, but the wider forces community: Service families, veterans of all ages, the Cadet Forces, and the adult volunteers who support them. All deserve our praise and support on this special day."
More at the link http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...2011Begins.htm
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Armed Forces Day 2011
A History and Honour news article
25 May 11
There is exactly one month to go until this year's Armed Forces Day.
Armed Forces Day (AFD) 2011 will be held on Saturday 25 June, with events set to take place up and down the country over the two-week period from 18 June to 3 July.
At the national event, Edinburgh will host a full weekend of AFD-related activities, starting on Friday 24 through to Sunday 26 June.
Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, said:
I am delighted to be in Edinburgh again this year, now as Chief of the Defence Staff, to take part in the national event celebrations.
"Armed Forces Day is in its third year, and, from the start, has inspired the Nation to show its support for the servicemen and women of the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force at events across the country.
"Time and again these individuals inspire us with their courage and professionalism. In recent years their achievements in operational theatres around the world, not least Afghanistan but recently also in Libya, have brought home to all of us what extraordinary people they are, especially when many have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.
"It is not just serving personnel who we pay tribute to on Armed Forces Day, but the wider forces community: Service families, veterans of all ages, the Cadet Forces, and the adult volunteers who support them. All deserve our praise and support on this special day."
More at the link http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...2011Begins.htm
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The following may also be accessed at the link-------
Related Links
Edinburgh Armed Forces Day 2011
Armed Forces Day on Facebook
Official flags and party packs
Defence News Blog
Subscribe to MOD email updates
Defence Headquarters on YouTube
Armed Forces Day 2011