A media report in Rapport (“Bankrot weermag se R220 m.-makietie”, 19 February 2023) about the Armed Forces Day celebrations in Richards Bay paints a sombre picture of the sheer extent of the decline.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/south-africa-news/south-africas-army-is-in-tatters/

A number of roads in Aberdeen will be closed on Saturday for the annual Armed Forces Day parade.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/5887201/aberdeen-armed-forces-day-road-closures/

Armed Forces Week began on Monday June 19 when the Armed Forces Day Flag is raised on buildings and landmarks around the UK.

Source: https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/politics/council/armed-forces-week-is-marked-by-lisburn-and-castlereagh-city-council-flag-raising-ceremony-4191232

Chesterfield Morrisons will offer 50 per cent off in its café for those in the armed forces and veterans – as a part of a nationwide scheme to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

Source: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/chesterfield-morrisons-set-to-offer-50-per-cent-off-to-celebrate-armed-forces-day-4193180

Events to celebrate Armed Forces Day are taking place in Morecambe this weekend (June 24 and 25).

Source: https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/national/armed-forces-day-celebrations-taking-place-in-morecambe-this-weekend-4194957

Leader of Cornwall Council, Cllr Linda Taylor, said: “Armed Forces Day is a chance to come together to celebrate and salute the men and women who work tirelessly to keep us safe.

Source: https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/23349900.top-gun-red-arrows-displays-armed-forces-day-2023-falmouth-cornwall/?ref=rss

Marking Armed Forces Day in Larne on Saturday.

Source: https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/armed-forces-day-ni-2023-18-photos-from-spectacular-larne-event-4188732

On the occasion of Armed Forces Day, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) conveyed affectionate greetings to the members of the Peruvian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Source: https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-presidency-of-council-of-ministers-extends-greetings-to-armed-forces-members-956484.aspx

Portsmouth and its surrounding towns have so many exciting events to look forward to in 2023, from Victorious and the Southsea Kite Festival to 999 Day and Armed Forces Day.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-portsmouth-the-13-biggest-events-in-the-portsmouth-area-in-2023-4053089

The Armed Forces Day flag is raised at Otterburn.

Source: https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/defence/landmarc-flies-the-flag-at-otterburn-to-mark-the-start-of-armed-forces-week-4187756

The German Armed Forces Day encapsulated all of that and more.

Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/447609/tag-der-bundeswehr

There will be a very special guest at this year’s Armed Forces Day in Pontefract – 103-year-old war veteran, Godfrey Brooks.

Source: https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/armed-forces-day-103-year-old-pontefract-war-veteran-to-join-celebrations-4185311