THE Armed Forces Day flag is due to be raised in Redditch and Bromsgrove to show support for armed forces communities in the two towns and nationwide.
The Mayor of Redditch, Coun Susan Eacock, is to be joined by service personnel from 37 Signal Regiment, The Royal British Legion as well as the leader of Redditch Borough Council among others as she raises the special flag, in a ceremony at the front of the Town Hall.
Bromsgrove District Council Chairman, Coun Josh Robinson is to be joined by members of the Bromsgrove Royal British Legion and community groups as he raises the town’s Armed Forces Day flag in a ceremony by the War Memorial on Crown Close.
Coun Eacock, said: “As we raise the Armed Forces Day flag, we not only honour those who have served, but also reaffirm our ongoing support for the men and women who continue to protect our nation.”
Coun Robinson, said: “I am extremely proud that we continue to honour tradition.
“Raising the flag is a powerful way for our community to come together and show appreciation for the dedication, courage and sacrifice of our armed forces, both past and present.”
Both the ceremonies in Redditch and Bromsgrove will take place on Monday June 22 from 10am with the flag being raised for the duration of a week including Saturday, June 27, which officially marks the 18th Armed Forces Day.
