Application form and programme can be found at following link:

http://www.rblpaderborn.netfirms.com/Specialevents/Veterans%20Day/veterans%20day\
.htm


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> From: Robert Millar [mailto:robertmillar@...]
> Sent: 16 May 2009 21:39
> Subject: 20090516_BFG_VETERANS DAY_HOHNE GARRISON_27 JUNE 2009-rblde07
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> Distribution: All Veterans
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> 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 27th 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).
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> British Forces Germany Veterans Day (BFG VD) 2009 will take place at Hohne
> Camp on 27 June 2009 and will be sponsored by HQ 7th 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.
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> 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
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> Registration
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> The procedures for registration are at Enclosure 2.
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> 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
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> 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
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> Robert Millar
> District Secretary
> Royal British Legion Germany
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> Enclosures
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> 1. Programme
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> 2. Registration form
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