Flag flies in recognition of dedicated armed forces

THE Armed Forces flag is flying at County Hall in recognition of the commitment and dedication show by veterans, cadets, serving troops, and their families.

The flag has been flying for Armed Forces Week and will mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 27, recognising the contribution made by the whole armed forces community.

Cllr Victoria Carson, East Sussex County Council’s vice chairman and Armed Forces Champion, said: “Flying the flag honours all of those who give so much for our country, many of whom live and work in our county.

“We owe a great deal to the men and women of the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force and Armed Forces Day gives us the opportunity to show our support and thanks to them.”

East Sussex County Council is a Gold Award holder under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Support Scheme, the highest honour which recognises the positive role employers play in supporting the armed forces community.

The county council gives members of the Army Reserve 18 days paid leave every year to undergo military training, and has trained members of staff as armed forces ‘champions’ under the MoD-funded Forces Connect South East programme.

The council is also a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, a promise that those who have served in the armed forces are treated fairly and suffer no disadvantage.

More than 21,000 armed forces veterans live in East Sussex, according to most recent Census – the fourth highest population of veterans in the south east.

More information about Armed Forces Day is available online at www.armedforcesday.org.uk

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Karen Bowles

Thursday, 25 June 2026