If you could win gold in anything, what would it be? ๐ฅ
If you could win gold in anything, what would it be? ๐ฅ
โ๏ธ๐ณโ๏ธHMS St Albans recently came alongside in Belfast. She is the sixth ship to bear the name and is the sixteenth and final ship in the Duke-class of frigates. Having entered refit in Devonport in July 2019, requiring around 1.2 million working hours, St Albans is now the Royal Navy's most advanced frigate, and returned to sea for trials in March this year. ๐ณ๐๐ณ
๐Northern Ireland's Armed Forces Day event took place at Jordanstownโs Loughshore Park, on Saturday, among the 45,000 spectators were two very special veterans. Cherry Casey had a chat with Chelsea Pensioners Barney Redmond and Willy Fraser.๐
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๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐บ๐ฅ Fantastic day at armed forces day, 45,000 people came to lough shore park to watch the parade, visit the military village and watch the red arrow display โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
What brings out your dad in you? Is it your sense on humour, moustache, bald head, eating habits, or learning to cook? If you're a dad or a dad-like figure, Happy Father's Day!
What brings out your dad in you?
Is it your sense on humour, moustache, bald head, eating habits, or learning to cook?
If you're a dad or a dad-like figure, Happy Father's Day!
How can Armed Forces personnel ensure they don't miss out on the vote? ๐ณ๏ธ
Forces News reporter and Army veteran, James Wharton, explains the different ways members of the military can cast their vote in the UKโs snap general election, taking place on 4 July.
More information here: https://www.bfbs.com/community-info
Sergeant George Horner of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Ulster Rifles, aged 19, landed in Normandy at 1200hrs on 6th June and crossed Sword Beach. He is now one of only a few veterans left from that historic day, and Cherry Casey visited him in his nursing home in Carrickfergus to ask what he remembered.
Today members of 38 (Irish) Brigade hosted a commemorative service at Thiepval Barracks in Lisburn marking the 30th Anniversary of the Mull of Kintyre Chinook helicopter tragedy.
Joined by members of the Intelligence Corp Association, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation the service honoured those serving personnel who lost their lives in the tragic accident.
A Drumhead service and Act of Remembrance have been held in Bangor to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, supported by the Band Bugles Pipes and Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment, the event also included a Medal Parade for reservists from 591 Field Squadron Royal Engineers, who have recently returned from UN peace keeping duties on OP TOSCA.
โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ The Sea Bangor Festival is in full swing, including a very busy Military Village โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
Ready for Euro 2024?! โฝ
We're bringing you the BFBS Score Draw where you can represent a team at this year's tournament for a chance to win a ๐ football shirt of your choice, a ๐ trophy AND a ๐๏ธ ยฃ100 Amazon shopping voucher!
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The celebration of the 80th anniversary of the North Irish Horse Battle for the Adolf Hitler Line The Liri Valley Italy
Every day, the British Armed Forces face seemingly impossible challenges whether current soldiers or veterans ๐ช
To highlight the exceptional abilities of the British military and to mark the launch of our new UK National radio line-up, we've teamed up with Mark 'Billy' Billingham to lead a team of highly trained ex-forces in taking on 100 paintballers
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The Celebrating Forces Families Awards, held on the 26th April, in London, recognised the incredible strength, dedication, and achievements of the UKโs Armed Forces families.
Emma Passant was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award: Supporting the Armed Forces Community. Emma is a spouse, who volunteers for a wide range of Station activities, including single-handedly arranging a Coronation event for Aldergrove Station. She also set up a charitable response to help a family following a devastating house fire, as well as volunteering for the Youth Clubs, Station coffee mornings and BFBS cinema, and even helped set up and run the community bar. Emma gives so much of her time to help the whole community.
On winning the Award, Emma said: โI am in shock, I did not think for one minute I would win. This is a huge surprise and one that I am truly proud of. Being a forces spouse can have its ups and downs and one thing I have learnt over the years is that the community is the heart and without a community it can be a really difficult experience being a spouse, especially if the service person is away. Even if itโs just popping the kettle on to offer someone a brew it can mean so much in a time of need and can really make someoneโs dayโ.
2 Rifles held an โEaster Bonanzaโ for all the families in Lisburn Station.
Filled with a magic show, a NavEx style Easter egg hunt around the barracks and much more. A great way to start the Easter leave and enjoyed by all.
Today, the 2nd Battalion, The Rifles (2 RIFLES) welcomed The Queen, as Her Majesty attended a parade to mark soldiers completing their junior leadership selection course.
Her Majesty is the Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment and the parade, held in Lisburn, was also attended by Mr David McCorkell, the Lord Lieutenant of Co Antrim, and families and friends.
