Celebrating Armed Forces Week UK

BMT runs on the knowledge and expertise of our colleagues who’ve served in the Armed Forces. We simply wouldn’t be able to do what we do, in the way that we do it, without them. This Armed Forces Week in the UK, we celebrate Reserves Day on 26th June, and Armed Forces Day on 29th June.

Armed Forces Week gives the opportunity to all of us (from individuals to businesses and government) to show appreciation and pay tribute to our service men and women, and their families for the contributions and sacrifices they make. We celebrate:

• Armed Forces personnel – People who are actively involved in defending the UK and its interests. They work around the world to fight for peace and deliver aid wherever it’s needed. The Armed Forced is comprised of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force.
• Veterans – People who’ve previously served in and are now retired from the Armed Forces.
• Reservists – Individuals who choose to sacrifice their spare time to serve their country in the Reserve Forces. These people balance their day-to-day life with a military career, should they be required to defend their country in the future.
• Cadets – Young people who train in armed services while learning life and career building skills.
• Families – Our service men and women wouldn’t be able to do what they do without the support of their loved ones.

Our collective thanks goes out to all those who serve - past, present and future - especially those of you who are colleagues of ours here at BMT. Your commitments to keeping us safe are as admirable as they are selfless. Thank you.