This year's Armed Forces Day national event is being held in Stirling on Saturday 28th June and plans are well underway to create a spectacular programme of activities in the historic city, for military personnel and their families, veterans and visitors to make this a truly memorable occasion everybody can enjoy. 

2014 is especially important as it’s the 70th anniversary of D-Day when troops from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland were among those who fought their way across the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of Europe. 

The National Event will be held in Stirling but many more events will be held up and down the country in support of Armed Forces Day.  Across the country people are getting involved: communities hold local events and businesses show their support.

Defence Minister Anna Soubry said “Armed Forces Day represents an opportunity for us to recognise the tremendous contribution made to the country by those that serve and it is vital that British business plays its role"

Highlights include:

• Parade and Drumhead service
• Flypast of current and vintage aircraft
• Tri-Service simulated combat and rescue mission
• Tanks and other military vehicles
• Live music and entertainment
• Unarmed combat display
• Military working dogs demonstration

We will be exhibiting at Armed Forces Day in Stirling, so be sure to pop over and say hi!