This morning (Monday 23 June), a large delegation, led by Lord Mayor Alderman Stephen Moutray, gathered at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre for a ceremony to raise the Armed Forces Day flag at the start of Armed Forces Week.
He was joined by NI Veterans Commissioner, Mr David Johnstone, representatives from the Royal British Legions across the borough, the Royal Irish Fusiliers, NI RBL Motorcycle Branch and Regenerate Veterans Group as well as Alderman Paul Greenfield, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, Councillor Kyle Moutray, Councillor Kyle Savage, Councillor Lavelle McIlwrath, Councillor Kate Evans, Councillor Julie Flaherty, Councillor Tim McClelland and Councillor Peter Haire.
During Armed Forces Week, the Armed Forces Day flag is raised on buildings and landmarks around the UK. It culminates with Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June.
For further information on Armed Forces Day click here.
