The annual occasion, hosted and organised by Shrewsbury City within the Group and the Shropshire Armed Forces Covenant staff, highlights service veterans’ contribution to the nation, in addition to showcasing the dedication and ability of present members of the army.
In addition to having fun with the match, supporters will be capable to spend time within the fan park the place they will be taught extra concerning the Armed Forces, charities, and luxuriate in exhibitions and competitions.
Ian Nellins, Shropshire Council’s Armed Forces Covenant champion, stated: “The annual Armed Forces Match Day is at all times very properly obtained.
“The overwhelming majority of service personnel and veterans take pleasure in soccer, and this is a wonderful alternative for Shropshire’s providers group to come back collectively, share concepts and assist Shrewsbury City FC.
Jamie Edwards, Shrewsbury City within the Group chief government officer, stated: “We’re as soon as once more proud to assist the Armed Forces, each in Shropshire and throughout the nation.
“Their Match Day is a superb alternative for native individuals and followers of the membership to be taught extra concerning the Armed Forces in a enjoyable setting.
“This yr, along with the exhibition stands, we can be operating a strolling soccer event and supporting the Royal British Legion’s penalties problem towards Poppy Man.”
As a part of the occasion, a Juno helicopter from No 1 Flying Coaching College at RAF Shawbury can be delivering the match ball to the stadium at 2.50pm.
The college makes use of a contemporary fleet of 29 Juno Airbus H135 helicopters and seven Jupiter Airbus H145 helicopters to coach army aircrew from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Drive.
Group Captain Phil Wadlow, the Station Commander and Commandant of No 1 Flying Coaching College, stated: “RAF Shrawbury is proud to assist this occasion as soon as once more, and I’m delighted to see the Armed Forces group coming collectively following a break because of the pandemic.
“Together with the opposite Shropshire army models, veterans and organisations participating, we’re grateful for the assist from Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury City FC to the Armed Forces Covenant.”
