(l-r) Councillor Gary Groves – armed forces champion; Andy Begley – chief executive; Sean McCarthy – armed forces covenant lead
Shropshire Council has raised the Armed Forces Day flag outside its HQ at The Guildhall in Shrewsbury to show the council’s support for Shropshire’s Armed Forces community.
The flag has been raised to mark the start of Armed Forces Week, which culminates with Armed Forces Day on Saturday (28 June). The week gives people the opportunity to thank and show support for our Armed Forces community, from currently serving personnel to service families, veterans and cadets.
During the week the Armed Forces Day flag is raised on buildings and landmarks around the UK.
Councillor Gary Groves, Shropshire Council’s armed forces champion said
“It was a real privilege as Armed Forces Champion for Shropshire Council to stand alongside serving members of our armed forces and veterans to raise the flag and kick off Armed Forces Week.”
The week also includes Reserves Day (25 June), which provides the country with an opportunity to recognise our reserve forces.
This year Shropshire Council marked Armed Forces Day by holding a family fun day at Shrewsbury Castle on 14 June.
Shropshire Council signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant in 2012 and has supported Armed Forces Day ever since. The county has a strong military heritage so is delighted to be prolonging and strengthening its relationship with the county’s military community.
Further information about Armed Forces Day can be found here, and information about the Shropshire Armed Forces Covenant can be found here.
