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Federal forces men have been patrolling the streets of Rio since Friday (28) and this is the first weekend with troops on the streets. It is a hope of safer days in the city.
“Lest we forget” – three very simple, yet also very powerful words. First used in an 1897 poem written by Rudyard Kipling called “Recessional”, to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, they caution us to be careful not to forget.
As we take a moment this Armistice Day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our peace, prosperity and stability, and those who fight today to protect us still, let us also hope that conflicts around the world will come to a swift conclusion, not least of all in Ukraine and in Gaza
Armistice Day or Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. It falls on the 11th of November every year. Remembrance Day is marked at eleven o’clock (the time that the armistice was declared) with a minute’s silence to honour the fallen. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919, the day is also marked by war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries.
Today we are remembering all those who lost their lives in World War 1 and 100 years since the war ended. Those brave men and women fought in battles I can't even begin to imagine and they deserve our respect.
Last year the stunning poppies that were at the Tower of London in the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red art exhibition were on tour and the Poppy Wave installation was in Plymouth. I ventured out with my camera to capture this stunning and poignant display. So here's one of the photos in the series I took.
As an ex-member of The Royal Navy, I'm glad I served my country and did my bit, I have the utmost respect for all members of our armed forces, past and present and the demanding job they do.
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Veterans are the embodiment of courage and sacrifice, having selflessly served our nation with honor and dedication.
On Veterans Day, we express our deepest gratitude to these heroes, for they have not only served in uniform but continue to inspire us with their strength, resilience, and unwavering love for our country.
This photo is my recreation of the famous V-J Day in Times Square photo. Cla Jones and I worked for a few hours getting the pose right. She had the idea better thought out than I did. Then just as I was going to start adjusting the WL, my BD crashed. Thankfully I got a "test pic" in just before.
Anyway, this photo and others will be on display at the 17th Annual SL Veteran’s Tribute for 2023. The tribute will be open from November 1st through November 15th!
Taxi to the 17th Annual SL Veteran’s Tribute
V-J Day in Times Square is a photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt that portrays a U.S. Navy sailor embracing and kissing a total stranger[1]—a dental assistant—on Victory over Japan Day ("V-J Day")[2] in New York City's Times Square on August 14, 1945. The photograph was published a week later in Life magazine, among many photographs of celebrations around the United States that were presented in a 12-page section entitled "Victory Celebrations".
--exceprt Wikipedia
This weekend just gone saw the annual Armed Forces Day on Plymouth Hoe. As I'm ex Royal Navy I always like to go down for the day and support our troops.
Unfortunately this year, I'm working weekends so couldn't make it, but on Friday evening I ventured up to The Hoe for sunset and got a few shots of the static helicopter displays they had ready for the next day.
The Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma is a four-bladed, twin-engined medium transport/utility helicopter. The Puma was originally built by Sud Aviation of France, and continued to be made by Aérospatiale. Its first flight was in 1965 and since then The Puma has seen combat in a range of theatres by a number of different operators; significant operations include the Gulf War, the South African Border War, the Portuguese Colonial War, the Yugoslav Wars, the Lebanese Civil War, the Iraq War, and the Falklands War.
Pair of RAF F35B Lightning II from 207 Squadron taxiing for a refuelling sortie out of RAF Lossiemouth.
Israeli Air Force F15 Eagle's awaiting clearance for take-off for an Exercise Cobra Warrior 19 mission.
Celebrating 100 years since their birth, the RAF performed an incredible flyby over London at lunchtime today,
Around 100 aircraft took part but this '100' formation was particularly impressive.
In 2013 WUSA 9 in Washington DC posted the following:
September 11, 2001. Our world changed forever. #NeverForget
The images have been updated to reflect 24 years...
#AlwaysRemember #NeverForget #NYPD #FDNY #NYC #NewYork #ArmedForces
Luxembourg - Relève Solennelle de la Garde devant le Palais Grand-Ducal
Luxembourg City: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg_City
Grand Ducal Palace: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Ducal_Palace,_Luxembourg
To all the brave men and women of our armed forces, thank-you for your service and your sacrifice. - Flanagan
National Armed Forces Day event, Liverpool, June 2017.
Leica M3, Tri-X, lab processed, Epson V850 scanner, SilverFast 8 / Lightroom.
U.S. Army Sgt. Emma Schafer, a member of team Army, hits a ball during the Armed Forces Women's Softball Championship at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Aug. 18, 2024. The All Navy women's team defeated the All Army women's team 14-8 to win the Armed Forces Women's Softball Championship. The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex from 13-19 August features Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard. Teams will battle it out for gold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant James Crow)
Anzac Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day on which we remember Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The spirit of Anzac, with its human qualities of courage, mateship, and sacrifice, continues to have meaning and relevance for our sense of national identity.
This year is the 100 year anniversary.
My father served in World War II as a Rat of Tobruk. He joined under his name, Leonard John Mills but was passed out medically unfit after initial training. A few weeks later he joined in his cousin's name, Joseph and served his country for the rest of the war. We have two discharge papers for the same man in different names. He served 3 years 102 days including 2 years 271 days active service as a Rat of Tobruk in WWII. They held off Rommel's German/Italian army.
Lest we Forget
U.S. Navy Seaman Jasmine Mccain, a member of team Navy, swings at a ball during a softball game at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Aug. 17, 2024. The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex from 13-19 August features Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard. Teams will battle it out for gold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant James Crow)