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# Lichfield and Burntwood residents asked to salute in support of Armed Forces Day
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-and-burntwood-residents-asked-to-salute-in-support-of-armed-forces-day/
- Published: 2021-06-23T06:19:09.000Z
- Updated: 2021-06-23T06:19:12.000Z
- Description: People in Lichfield and Burntwood are being invited to support Armed Forces Day with an online salute.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:15, News

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People in Lichfield and Burntwood are being invited to support Armed Forces Day with an online salute.

The National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas will lead the nation’s commemorations with a service and a weekend of family activities to mark the event on Saturday (26th June).

People are also being encouraged to join the #saluteourforces campaign by uploading a selfie of themselves saluting on social media.

Cllr Paul Snape, chairman of Staffordshire County Council, said:

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Cllr Paul Snape

> “Armed Forces Day is the annual opportunity for us all to come together to recognise the dedication and work of our armed forces communities.  
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> “This means paying tribute to regular and reservist soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines, past and present, and the families that have supported them in turn.  
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> “Over the last 18 months we also saw many members of the armed forces stepping up in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, helping with testing and roll out of the vaccine.  
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> “We will be proudly flying the Armed Forces flag to show our support and I would encourage people to take a few moments to reflect on the work they do to keep us all safe both home and abroad.”  
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> Cllr Paul Snape, Staffordshire County Council

Cllr Alan White, leader of Staffordshire County Council, added:

> “As a big supporter of the forces I hope people will join the county council in showing our support for the brave men and women who make up our Armed Forces community.   
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> “Staffordshire has always had a long and proud history with the armed forces. Our county town of Stafford is a hub for three Signals regiments and in Lichfield armed forces medics continue to be trained at the Defence Medical Services at Whittington Barracks.  
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> “With an increasing number of military personnel in the county, it’s vital that we continue to support our Armed Forces and their families in whatever way we can.  
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> “Please join us and take some time over the weekend to show you’re support for them.”  
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> Cllr Alan White, Staffordshire County Council