Flying the flag to start county's build-up to Armed Forces Day
Oxfordshire County Council
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An annual event to celebrate the role of the military took place in Oxford yesterday, looking ahead to national Armed Forces Day on Saturday.
Armed Forces Day is a chance for people and organisations across the country to show their support for the armed forces community – from serving troops to service families, veterans, reservists and cadets.
The armed forces flag is being raised on buildings and landmarks around the country. Our flag raising event was overseen by Councillor Alison Rooke, Chair of the Council, in Oxford Castle Yard.
The event involved a parade by personnel from RAF Brize Norton along with bugle fanfare and the raising of the armed forces flag, led by Cllr Rooke, the Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire Marjorie Glasgow, the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire James Macnamara, and RAF Brize Norton Group Captain Claire O’Grady.
Military and civilian representatives were in attendance, including our armed forces champions.
As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant – a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly – we are proud of our strong and supportive relationship with the local armed forces community.