The Latest Breaking News from Armed Forces Day

Free bus travel for members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets today

First Bus has announced that free travel will be available to those in uniform or displaying valid identification on June 24 across the West of England, as well as Wales and Worcester

Bristol Post · Jun 24, 2023

Armed Forces Day flypast 2023: Route, times and when you can see the Red Arrows

Red Arrows is showing off its incredible aircraft at an Armed Forces Day extravaganza in Falmouth, Cornwall, an event that will also feature a military parade and bands

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023

King pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day

Charles recognised the ‘deep pride’ service personnel take in their duty

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

When is Armed Forces Day 2024 and how is it celebrated?

Events are set to be held around the country

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2023

Kingston Park to host Armed Forces Day rugby match, to raise money for Military vs Cancer charity

The match will see UK Armed Forces RFC take on a North of England Select team on Saturday the 24th June

Chronicle Live · Jun 5, 2023

Myanmar military pledges decisive action against opponents

At Armed Forces Day parade, Min Aung Hlaing says ‘terror acts’ of coup opponents need to be tackled ‘for good and all’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2023

Myanmar army leader calls for decisive action to crush foes

Myanmar's top leader has told the nation's military forces they need to take decisive action against those fighting army rule

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets troops near eastern front, says 'all our people will be free'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited troops close to front lines in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday and expressed thanks to everyone involved in the war effort to mark the country's Armed Forces Day.

Reuters · Dec 6, 2022

Stirling councillors call for Armed Forces Day to be resurrected next year

Councillors are hoping to resurrect Armed Forces Day next year - although it could be “more flag raising than Red Arrows” due to tight budgets. A motion put forward by Conservative councillor Bryan Flannagan was unanimously backed at a meeting of St

Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022

With war nearby, US shows support for Poland on army holiday

Polish officials are marking their nation’s Armed Forces Day holiday alongside the U.S. army commander in Europe and regular American troops, a symbolic underlining of NATO support for members on the eastern front as Russia wages war nearby in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022