Distribution:  All Veterans

BRITISH FORCES GERMANY VETERANS DAY – BERGEN HOHNE GARRISON 27 JUNE 2009
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Introduction
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The Strategy for Veterans was launched in Mar 2003 and in 2007 it was announced that June 27^th of each year has been earmarked as the day to remember the service provided by Veterans.  This year Veterans Day will be celebrated along with Armed Forces Day (AFD).  

British Forces Germany Veterans Day (BFG VD) 2009 will take place at Hohne Camp on 27 June 2009 and will be sponsored by HQ 7^th Armoured Brigade and Hohne Garrison.  The event will be open to all UK Veterans residing in Germany and members of the Military community residing in Hohne Garrison.

Aim
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The aim of BFG VD will be to provide the recognition and status afforded to Veterans and to provide an opportunity for UK Veterans now resident in Germany to meet and discuss Veteran’s issues and participate in a Memorial Service.  The event will also serve to foster a relationship between serving members and Veterans, particularly in light of the GOCs BFG Veteran’s Initiative

Programme.   
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The programme will consist of an open forum, military band display, equipments display, memorial service, and museum visit.  A detailed programme is at Enclosure 1.

Security
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To facilitate security arrangements, only those Veterans who have pre-registered their intent to attend this event will be permitted access to Hohne Camp. 

Branch Standards
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Branch Standards are requested to be attend where possible.  The coordination for the RBL will be conducted by the Bergen-Hohne Branch.  Point of Contact is the Branch Chairman, Niki Burton, Tel:  05051-915684

Registration
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The procedures for registration are at Enclosure 2.

Further information
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Further information will be published on the BFG Veteran’s page at the following link in the near future: http://www.bfgnet.de/BFGVets.html

Conclusion

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The Garrison is putting a lot of work into this.  It will be taking place on a date when many of the soldiers will be sacrificing their long weekend in order to show their support for Veterans.  Please show your support for this event

Robert Millar
District Secretary
Royal British Legion Germany

Enclosures

1.  Programme

2.  Registration form