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Armed Forces Day Party

Armed Forces Day was first held in the United Kingdom in 2009, it followed the first Veterans Day which was recognised in 2006. This day was created to honour the men and woman serving the UK Armed Forces who have and continue to serve their country. It was put into place after reports in 2008 told stories of airmen being unable to wear their uniforms in public due to abuse from citizens regarding things that had occurred in Iraq and Afghanistan. This year, the National Event will be held in... Read More

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Armed Forces Day

The Armed Forces day is Saturday, June 25, 2011. This is a celebration  to fly flags in honour of our men and women that are serving in the armed forces. There are a lot of activities that will be available. This day is a tribute to those who are risking it all because our freedom really is not free. These men and women are risking their lives to uphold our nations freedom. Our country was based on freedom and what we pay for it sometimes is sadly taken for granted. Our... Read More

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Union Jack Club

The Union Jack Club is a private members only residential club that provides upscale accommodation for both serving and retired members of the British Armed Services. This forces hotel allows family members to stay in luxurious accommodation cheaper rates than regular hotels. The club is located near the Waterloo Station in London. It was first constructed in 1904 and membership was solely for members of the British Armed Services. The club opened to rave reviews in 1907, with the grand opening being hosted by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.... Read More

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Armed Forces Day 2011 : Time to show your support

The Armed Forces day is Saturday, June 25, 2011. This is a celebration  to fly flags in honour of our men and women that are serving in the armed forces. There are a lot of activities that will be available. This day is a tribute to those who are risking it all because our freedom really is not free. These men and women are risking their lives to uphold our nations freedom. Our country was based on freedom and what we pay for it sometimes is sadly taken for granted. Our... Read More

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Armed Forces Day

The Armed Forces day is Saturday, June 25, 2011. This is a celebration  to fly flags in honour of our men and women that are serving in the armed forces. There are a lot of activities that will be available. This day is a tribute to those who are risking it all because our freedom really is not free. These men and women are risking their lives to uphold our nations freedom. Our country was based on freedom and what we pay for it sometimes is sadly taken for granted. Our... Read More

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Armed Forces Day Party

Armed Forces Day was first held in the United Kingdom in 2009, it followed the first Veterans Day which was recognised in 2006. This day was created to honour the men and woman serving the UK Armed Forces who have and continue to serve their country. It was put into place after reports in 2008 told stories of airmen being unable to wear their uniforms in public due to abuse from citizens regarding things that had occurred in Iraq and Afghanistan. This year, the National Event will be held in... Read More

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Armed Forces Day

This 27 June 2010 marks the second anniversary of Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom. Prior to 2009, this historic moment was known as Veterans Day in celebration and veneration of the military personnel lost in war. History The actual traditional of this event began when King George the Fifth commemorated Poppy day or Remembrance Day in 1919. The King’s soldiers saw the field red with what they believed to be Poppies at the end of the First World War only to find that it was the blood strewn... Read More