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  1. The Royal British Legion launches 2011 Poppy Appeal

    28th October 2011 by admin

    The launch of the 2011 Poppy Appeal, which is aiming to break previous years’ fundraising totals by raising £40m, was yesterday attended by Members of HM Armed Forces. The appeal, which is celebrating its 90thanniversary this year, raises funds needed to support those currently serving in Afghanistan, veterans of past conflicts, and their families. The  Read more…

    Tags: British Army, Poppy Appeal |

  2. Wootton Bassett lowers its flag for last time as it prepares for repatriations to move to Brize Norton

    31st August 2011 by admin Wootton Basset

    The repatriation flag will be lowered for the last time in Wootton Bassett tonight. As the sun sets, the church bell will toll to mark the end of an era for a town that has become synonymous with the death of British servicemen and women. Since 2007 Wootton Bassett has ground to a halt each  Read more…

    Tags: British Army, Repatriation, The Queen |

  3. Duke of Westminster launches memorial fund to honour Liverpool World War One Pals

    21st March 2011 by admin Duke of Westminster arrives at Liverpool town hall

    The Duke of Westminster, Honorary Colonel of The Royal Armoured Corps, today pledged £10,000 to The Liverpool Pals Memorial Fund as part of a campaign to commemorate Liverpool’s World War One sacrifice. At the campaign’s launch held at Liverpool town hall councilman Joe Anderson generously presented a cheque for £10,000 on behalf of Liverpool’s city council.  Read more…

    Tags: British Army, Duke of Westminster, Royalty |

  4. Armed Forces Day events across UK honour military

    27th June 2010 by admin armed-forces-day-small

    Support for the work of the Armed Forces has been shown by thousands of people in towns and cities across the UK. Cardiff hosted this year’s Armed Forces Day, with some 350 other events elsewhere. The event follows a week in which nine UK service personnel serving in Afghanistan have died, taking the death toll  Read more…

    Tags: Armed Forces Day, British Army, The Prince of Wales, The Queen |

  5. Army bridge reconnects flood-hit town of Workington

    8th December 2009 by admin worthington

    The town of Workington in Cumbria has been reunited with the opening of a new footbridge after last month’s devastating floods, which split the town in two. Barker Crossing, which crosses the River Derwent, was named after PC Bill Barker, who lost his life the Northside Bridge collapsed as he directed traffic away from it.  Read more…

    Tags: British Army, Soldiers |

  6. British army officers in Kansas building relationships with American officers

    27th March 2008 by admin

    200 British army and Royal Marine officers are currently in northeast Kansas, training and building relationships with American officers. “It’s all about developing skills, knowledge, attributes and motivation for the troops,” said Maj. Jo Bell, spokeswoman for the British Defense Academy traveling with the officers. “It’s all about building up their confidence.” Lt. Col. Ian  Read more…

    Tags: British Army, US |