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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Personnel from across the Armed Forces took part in the ceremonial opening of the seventh session of the Senedd Cymru in Cardiff, providing a Guard of Honour, musical accompaniment and a tri-Service street-lining party.
A new chapter for the Welsh Parliament. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
Announcing the first ever National Cadets Week! ๐
From 5 to 11 October, we're calling all Armed Forces Day fans to get involved in marking a national celebration of the UK Cadet Forces. ๐ซก
Check out the new dedicated page below to get started:
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This year, the RAF led the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. โ๏ธ
Throughout August, performers from the United States, Germany, Australia and New Zealand have joined the UK in bringing military tradition, music and international partnership to Edinburgh. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
ALT Military band members in uniform playing clarinets in a focused formation during a performance.
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Tomorrow, Ukraine celebrates 35 years of independence.
Tonight, London shines in blue and yellow.
We stand with Ukraine.
#SlavaUkraini ๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐บ๐ฆ
Happy World Photography Day! ๐ธ
Reflecting on Armed Forces Day 2026, here's a favourite moment.
Bruce Dickinson, honorary RAF Group Captain and Iron Maiden lead singer, visited RAF Odiham to meet personnel, learn about their vital work and say thank you to the UK Armed Forces.
ALT Bruce Dickinson stands next to RAF personnel, holding an Armed Forces Day flag.
81 years on.
This Victory over Japan Day, we honour the courage, resilience and sacrifice of all those who served in the Far East.
Over four months, RAF personnel defending Romanian airspace on Operation Biloxi completed:
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7 live scrambles
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42 training scrambles
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1500+ hours at high readiness
A handover of the role to Spanish personnel shows NATO's unwavering commitment to collective defence. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐ธ
Crimson tunics on the Champs-Elysรฉes! ๐โโ๏ธ
British Army soldiers marched shoulder-to-shoulder with French troops in the annual #BastilleDay parade, in a demonstration of the close defence and security ties between the two nations. ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ซ๐ท.
ALT Multinational personnel march in the Bastille Day parade in Paris.
Nowhere is off-limits for Royal Navy nurse Abi. โ
She's been to Norway with the Royal Marines, on long deployments with aircraft carriers and beneath the waves on submarine patrols. ๐
She chatted to Defence Minister @CalvinBailey about mental health support for personnel.
A memorable moment on Centre Court. ๐พ
Representing the strong bond between the Armed Forces and the British public, a standing ovation was given to mark 80 years of military stewarding. ๐
110 years after the Battle of the Somme, we pay tribute to all those who fought in one of the First World Warโs most defining moments.
We will remember them.
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. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ซ๐ท
The bravery of our service personnel must always be remembered. ๐บ
It means a lot when the whole country gets behind you. ๐
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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.
Southport will host next yearโs #ArmedForcesDay national event!
Following yesterdayโs spectacular display of support in Aldershot, Merseyside will take on the honour of hosting the nationโs celebration of the Armed Forces community.
Congratulations, Southport! ๐ฌ๐ง
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 ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช
Happy Armed Forces Day! ๐ฌ๐ง
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! ๐ค
Bruce Dickinson swaps a 747 cockpit for something a bit differentโฆ
โฆas he joins the nation in thanking the military community for their service.
Wishing a happy #ArmedForcesDay to all the people who make our communities safer, stronger and more resilient.
That's some heavy metal. ๐ธ
@IronMaiden star Bruce Dickinson gets acquainted with a Chinook during a flying visit to RAF Odiham on the eve of #ArmedForcesDay. ๐ฌ๐ง
Heโll be at the nationโs flagship celebration tomorrow, in Aldershot, hosted by @RushmoorCouncil.
ALT Bruce Dickinson is given a tour of a Chinook.
An @easyJet pilot in a @royalairforce uniform? ๐
It's not everyday that easyJet's COO flies from @LDNLutonAirport wearing a military flight suit. โ๏ธ
But today we're paying tribute to those who balance civilian careers with service to our country.
#ArmedForcesWeek #ReservesDay
Good luck! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ #ArmedForcesWeek
Armed Forces personnel deployed around the world are wishing England and Scotland the best of luck for their World Cup matches this week.