Event marks the start of Armed Forces Week in Garnant
Lt Col Craig Hampton Stone, president of the Garnant branch of the Royal British Legion, addressed the gathering.
Ysgol y Bedol pupils sang (Image: Stuart Ladd)
Readings and prayers for peace were given by the Reverend Susan Barnett.
Pupils from Ysgol y Bedol performed songs before a student and staff member raised the flag.
The flag will remain in place throughout Armed Forces Week, when local and national events show support for the armed forces community, including current personnel, service families, veterans, and cadets.
The flag was raised by a pupil and staff member of Ysgol y Bedol (Image: Stuart Ladd)
The week of celebrations will culminate on Saturday, June 28, with planned parades and other events in Caldicot, Swansea, and Pembrey.
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