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Military awards and commemorations

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  • Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.

  • Designated days when the Union Flag must be flown on UK government buildings. UK government buildings are also encouraged to fly the Union Flag all year round.

  • This Joint Service Publication is a guide to the policy on the honours and awards which are available to members of the armed forces.

  • Booklet detailing the medals awarded during service in the British armed forces.

  • The Nuclear Test Medal is a commemorative medal to recognise the United Kingdom’s Nuclear Test Programme during the period 1952 and 1967.

  • The annual Sanctuary Awards recognise the outstanding conservation and sustainability efforts across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.

  • Honours are revoked where an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. This page lists those whose honours have been forfeited.

  • Guidance on the restoration of Military Medals to personnel discharged on the basis of their sexuality.

  • The Advisory Military Sub-Committee (AMSC) considers claims for medallic recognition of past military service.

  • A series of events will be taking place in the UK and France, to commemorate the lives lost on 6 June 1944 and during the ensuing Battle of Normandy.

  • The MOD's annual Sanctuary Awards showcased sustainability across the MOD estate and highlighted projects to reduce plastic waste, conserve rare species, restore heritage assets, reduce emissions and save electricity.