Armed forces at the Commonwealth Games

15 May 2014 03:50 PM

Members of the armed forces will help keep the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games safe and secure. 

More than 2,000 military personnel from all 3 services, including hundreds of reserves, have been tasked to assist with venue security as well as undertaking a number of ceremonial roles.

Examples of the armed forces’ roles include a flypast by the Red Arrows at the opening of the Games, and the provision of 72 flag-bearers for medal ceremonies.

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