Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧
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Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. Visit the AFD website to find out more.
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This #Remembrance, Army Reservist Rhys Little remembers his Grandpop, who was pulled from normal life to serve in WW2. Rhys carries on that spirit of service. When he's not leading teams at @Tesco, he's commanding soldiers - using his Army leadership skills in both roles.
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They are unknown no longer. Today, we honour three WWI soldiers finally identified by the MOD's 'War Detectives'. Services in Belgium rededicated the headstones of Lt Norman Hunter (left), Sjt George Moore DCM (right) & Pte George Hall.
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Remembering those we've lost. 💔 Remembering what we have. 🕊️ 📸 Images from Armistice Day across the UK. #ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget #UKRemembers
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More than 82,000 cadets turned out for Remembrance events across the UK. It’s powerful to see so many young people stepping up to honour those who sacrificed so much for our freedoms. #ArmisticeDay
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.
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Every day, Gp Cpt Lisa Foy commands the @RoyalAirForce teams protecting UK skies. This #Remembrance, she's thinking of her grandfather, LCpl John Driver Sutton. He endured 3.5 years as a prisoner of war in Changi Prison, Singapore. His legacy inspires her service today.
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Paying tribute to all who served. Her Majesty The Queen opened the 97th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey yesterday. We will never take their service for granted. #Remembrance
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We remember those who served before us and thank those who serve today. A poignant service at the Wales Field of Remembrance in Cardiff yesterday, alongside veterans and @PoppyLegion volunteers. A moment to honour their service and sacrifice. 📸 Huw John / RBL
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The Chief of the Defence Staff was out collecting for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal in London this morning. We wear the poppy to remember all who served, and to support our veterans and their families. #Remembrance
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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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The ultimate professional 🇬🇧 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 👇 https://t.co/9txNBn9Azk
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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. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 #StateVisit
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📢 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 👇 https://t.co/9txNBn9Azk
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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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A look back to the summer heatwave at Horse Guards ☀️ 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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A great sight at Horse Guards 🇨🇦🇬🇧 Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) took over the King's Guard for ten days. Only the 3rd time in history a non-UK unit has had this rare honour, and a fantastic way for them to mark their 125th anniversary. #KingsGuard #BritishArmy
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📸 The Military Musical Spectacular in July. Massed Bands, State Trumpeters, the Royal Mews' 200th anniversary, Hugh Bonneville, and Matt Goss. What a show on Horse Guards Parade. #BritishArmy
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The power and tradition of the Gurkha Khukuri dance 🗡️ Soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, demonstrating their incredible skills during Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia. #Gurkha #BritishArmy
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An historic arrival 🇬🇧🇦🇺 Commodore Howard (RAN) greets Commodore Blackmore (UKCSG) as HMS Prince of Wales docks in Darwin. First Queen Elizabeth-class carrier to visit Australia, and first @RoyalNavy carrier since 1997. #RoyalNavy
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