Why does Ukraine need main battle tanks to defend its homeland and retake territory? 👉ability to destroy other tanks 👉increased protection 👉ability to support combined operations Find out more about the Challenger 2 here: ow.ly/Mt5O50MO54t

All David ever wanted to do was join the Army. After just 7 years of service his dream was cut short when someone reported him for being gay. At the time there was a ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces. Read his story bit.ly/3sd9xXw #LGBTHistoryMonth

Today we remember SAC Luke Southgate killed in action on this day in 2010. Luke was assigned to 2 Sqn RAF Regiment based here at RAF Honington at the time. SWO WO Mcguire joined the family at the Memorial in Bury St. Edmunds, Luke's family home. #WeWillRememberThem

Today marks #KuwaitLiberationDay 🇰🇼 Over the last month, soldiers from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and Royal Anglian Regiment have been testing their mounted and dismounted close combat skills alongside Kuwait Land Forces on Ex Desert Warrior, a bilateral exercise in Kuwait’s desert. UK in Kuwait

Lest we forget. We will remember them.

Do you hold or collect any WWII memorabilia? If so, what's the most interesting World War Two item you have?

This year we are marking 60 years since the last serviceman completed National Service. If you or a loved one were a National Service conscript, please join us National Memorial Arboretum on 16 May for an afternoon of stories, music and a Service of Remembrance ➡️ rbl.org.uk/national-servi…

The Irish Guards were paid a royal visit whilst practising drills in sub-zero temperatures. 👑 🥶 Recently becoming the regiment's new Royal Colonel, HRH The Princess of Wales visited the troops on Salisbury Plain as they practised medical exercises. #BritishArmy

There will be a Branch meeting of the City of Ely Branch Royal British Legion at 1930hrs on Tuesday 21st March at the West End, Ely. All current and prospective members are welcome. Spotted In Ely

How great does the new plastic-free poppy look? Made from 100% paper, the new poppy will be available for this year's Poppy Appeal and we can’t wait to see it being worn with pride from October. We’d love to hear what you think of it ⬇️

P.S. We’ve had lots of questions about our existing stock of poppies containing plastic. To minimise waste - and so you can grab one as a memento! - these will still be available this year, alongside the new design, and can be returned to Sainsbury's stores for recycling.

Ely celebrated #armedforcesday2023 today with an event at the Cathedral culminating in a parade to present the freedom of the City to 1094 (Ely) Squadron Air Cadets and Ely Det @cambsacf Army Cadets

On Tuesday 18th July at 1930 hrs, there will be a Branch meeting of the City of Ely Branch Royal British Legion at the West End House pub, West End, Ely. All current and prospective members are welcome to attend.

This week Branch members & beneficiaries from the wider vets community visited RAF Mildenhall Thanks to RAF Mildenhall for a warm welcome; we were impressed by the enthusiasm & professionalism of all personnel we met #100ARW #KC135 #351stAirRefuelingSquadron #BloodyHundredth

On Sunday 3rd Sept, the Branch will be participating in the March Armed Forces Fair, West End Park, March. The event runs from 1100hrs - 1730hrs after a Drumhead Service & Parade of Standards Come along, help out on our stall & join in the fun! maff2023.com

Tonight, members of the Branch were out putting up lamppost poppies ahead of the start of this year’s Poppy Appeal starting 26th October. #poppyappeal #lestweforget #wewillrememberthem #elyremembers

The Christmas Branch Meeting of the City of Ely Royal British Legion will be held at 1900hrs on Tuesday 12th December at the West End House Public House, West End, Ely. All current and potential Branch members are welcome to attend.

On 25th November, the branch took 15 members and other beneficiaries to the RAF Marham Aviation heritage Centre - marhamahc.org.uk Many thanks to the team for an informative and enjoyable tour. Spotted In Ely