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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
King attends investiture ceremony to present federal awards
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has attended the Investiture ceremony at Istana Negara on Monday (June 2) to present federal awards, medals and honours conferred in conjunction with his official birthday. It is the second investiture ceremony by His Majesty after being installed as the 17th King of Malaysia on July 20 last year. On arrival, His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, was greeted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Their Majesties were then escorted to the Royal Dais to receive the salute by the guard of honour mounted by members of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment led by Major Khairul Fakhzan Zainol Abidin and comprising three officers and 103 other ranks, at Dataran Istana Negara. At the same time, the Negaraku was played by the regiment's band and His Majesty's Personal Flag was hoisted followed by a 21-gun salute by the 41st Battery of the Royal Artillery Regiment. His Majesty then inspected the guard of honour and upon completion of the inspection, His Majesty once again received the Royal Salute before the national anthem was played. Their Majesties were then escorted by Anwar and his wife to the Balairung Seri for the investiture ceremony. A total of 116 recipients received federal awards, medals and honours. – Bernama
North Wales Live
3 days ago
- General
- North Wales Live
Thousands join celebrations to mark Bangor's 1,500th anniversary
Bangor city centre was a sea of flags and cheers as thousands of residents and visitors lined the streets to witness a grand military parade. It was a highlight of the city's 1,500th anniversary celebrations. The event gathered service personnel, veterans, cadets, and community groups, showcasing a vibrant display of civic pride and heritage. Led proudly by Shenkin IV, the iconic goat mascot of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh, the parade showcased an impressive array of regimental units. Guest of honour was Betty Roberts, aged 101, who played a vital role in the RAF communications in WWII. Others in Thursday's parade included troops from The Royal Welsh, the Welsh Guards, RAF Valley, and 106 Squadron medical reservists. They were joined by the renowned British Army Band from Catterick, who gave a rousing performance as the parade marched through the streets of Bangor. Veterans and more than 100 cadets, some travelling from as far as Birkenhead and South Shropshire, participated in the impressive procession, demonstrating the broad support for the city's historic milestone. Dr Martin Hanks, Bangor City Director, expressed his gratitude to the community: 'We were thrilled to see such an incredible turnout for the military parade. It was a powerful reminder of Bangor's enduring spirit and the pride we all share in our city's remarkable history. "Thank you to everyone who came out to support this event. This is just one of many events planned throughout 2025 to mark our 1,500th anniversary. "We encourage everyone to join us in the coming months as we continue to celebrate Bangor's rich heritage and vibrant community.' The parade is part of a year-long programme of events organised by Bangor City Council in collaboration with local organisations, schools, and community groups. Betty Roberts, who celebrated her 101st birthday this month, represents a living link to the city's wartime past. Enlisting in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in 1943, Betty served as a teleprinter operator at RAF Blackbrook during the Second World War, where she played a vital role in the RAF's communications network. After the war, she married High-Speed Telegraphist Joe Roberts and settled in Bangor, where she has remained a cherished member of the community ever since. Betty recently reflected on VE Day and her wartime service, saying: 'I never imagined the messages I typed would have such importance. We were just doing our duty.' Her quiet bravery and long-standing ties to Bangor made her the perfect guest of honour. * Other events to mark Bangor's 1,500th anniversary this year will include the Bangor Summer Festival, History Festival, artistic performances, and a spectacular firework display, all designed to honour the city's past, present and future.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Maj Gen Sir Christopher Airy, eminent Guards officer appointed Private Secretary to Prince Charles
Major General Sir Christopher Airy, who has died aged 91, had a distinguished career in the Army; after he retired, he accepted an invitation to become Private Secretary and Treasurer to Prince Charles and Princess Diana. In 1974, after serving with the Grenadier Guards for 20 years, Airy transferred to the Scots Guards and assumed command of the 1st Battalion. Regiments are by their nature tribal, and a commanding officer from a different regiment is always going to be viewed with a certain amount of misgiving. While never disavowing his pride at having been a Grenadier, Airy launched himself into his new assignment. Having swiftly absorbed the regimental history, he assembled the warrant officers in the sergeants' mess and asked them to help him become a Scots Guardsman. He then summoned the Pipe Major and invited him to play a different company march each day in the Orderly Room until he recognised them all. With his natural charm and courtesy, Airy soon earned the loyalty and respect of his battalion. He was a shrewd observer of individuals, and when necessary he could be tough with those who did not live up to his high standards of behaviour and performance. He ran a very successful and happy battalion and his wife, Judy, was a great support. Christopher John Airy was born at the Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital, Woolwich, on March 8 1934. His father, Lieutenant-Colonel Eustace Airy, served in the RAF in the 1920s, gaining his wings before transferring to the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment). In the late 1930s he and his family were stationed in Gibraltar, and during the Second World War Eustace Airy was involved in intelligence work in the Far East. Soon after the outbreak of war, the family returned to England by ship. Young Christopher enjoyed going up on deck; he was fascinated by ripples on the surface of the sea which kept appearing, until it was explained to him that they were actually torpedoes. Airy was educated at Marlborough and became fluent in French after attending a course at the Sorbonne in Paris. After RMA Sandhurst, in 1954 he was commissioned into the Grenadier Guards and was posted to the 3rd Battalion. He was stationed at Windsor, and one day while he was on guard, he received a telephone call inviting him to join the Queen and the Royal family for dinner that evening in the Castle. There were about 20 guests present, and after the meal, they played charades; Airy was in a team with Princess Margaret. The Queen drew all the cards, and he had to mime Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, a rather daunting role under the circumstances for the 21-year-old. After two years in Cyprus during the Eoka Emergency, followed by an appointment as military assistant to the Secretary of State for War, Jack Profumo, in 1970 he commanded the Queen's Company of the 1st Battalion during a period of increasing inter-communal strife in Northern Ireland. He served as brigade major of 4th Guards Brigade in Munster, West Germany, before transferring to the Scots Guards. After relinquishing command of their 1st Battalion, he commanded 5 Field Force in Germany. In 1982 he was appointed Assistant Chief of Staff of UK Land Forces and played a key part in the decision to deploy the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards and 1st Battalion Welsh Guards in 5 Air Portable Brigade for the conflict in the Falklands. He was promoted to major general in 1983 and posted to the Royal College of Defence Studies. The appointments of Major General Commanding the Household Division and that of GOC London District followed. One day, when he was taking the salute at the first rehearsal of the Queen's Birthday parade on Horse Guards, he invited his family to watch from his office immediately above the saluting base. His four-year-old grandson was so excited when he saw his grandfather appear beneath him on his horse and wearing his plumed hat, that he decided to sprinkle him with a colourful selection of canapés from the office window. One of Airy's duties as GOC was to inspect the regiments under his command. On one such inspection with his ADC, they pulled into a lay-by a few minutes early so that he could put on his Sam Browne belt and emerge at the saluting base exactly on time and immaculately turned out. On their arrival, the whole regiment was formed up on the square. A guardsman lent forward, opened the car door and saluted, but the great man did not appear. He was tethered to the back seat of the car by the entangled Sam Browne and the seatbelt. Airy retired from the Army after 35 years' service, in 1989. The following year he was offered the job of chief executive of the British Heart Foundation. Out of a sense of duty, however, when he was invited by Prince Charles to be his Private Secretary, he accepted. The Queen and Prince Charles knew him well from his time in command of the Household Division, and he got on well with Princess Diana. It was thought that what was needed was a man of Airy's integrity, background and experience to re-organise the administration of the office, ensure that it could manage the workload efficiently and see that there was a smooth flow of correspondence. The Prince's interests and activities, however, were growing fast and the Princess was showing an increasing readiness for high-profile public engagements of her own. For Airy, it was a difficult time and he resigned after only a year. The Queen received him on his departure, a mark of her respect for him. He was one of the multitude that lined the route at her Coronation in 1953. In 1995, Airy and his wife moved to a farmhouse near Wiveliscombe in Somerset, and lived there happily for the next 30 years. He raised funds for a number of charities including the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and the Society of Martha and Mary. He was also chairman of the Not Forgotten Association for eight years. He cycled some 1,500 miles by himself along the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and raised £50,000 for the Association. Holidays with young families, travel, parties and shared celebrations played a large part in their lives, as did a menagerie of dogs, cats, ponies, donkeys and some rather temperamental alpacas. In retirement, he was a great supporter of the Scots Guards and regularly attended commemoration dinners and the Regimental Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade. He was appointed CBE in 1984 and KCVO in 1989. A friend of the family wrote: 'I can think of nobody who so embodied the principles of honour, decency and respect for others in the unassuming way that Christopher Airy did.' Christopher Airy married, in 1959, Judith (Judy) Stephenson. She predeceased him by three months to the day and he is survived by two daughters and a son. Sir Christopher Airy, born March 8 1934, died April 8 2025 Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Vietnam War soldier's headstone found near York County bridge
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A military headstone was found discarded beside a bridge in York County. The headstone was found near the bridge on Dorsey Lane in Carroll Township. The headstone belongs to Private First Class Richard Davis, who was killed in 1969 while fighting in Quang Tin during the Vietnam War. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Davis was from Red Lion and was buried in Glenville. According to a biography on Davis' service, his primary unit in Vietnam was with C Company, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry. The cemetery where Davis is interred shared a picture of Davis' headstone when it was properly in place, and it's unclear how it ended up by the bridge. Police are investigating how the headstone landed near the bridge. This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
US Army Blackhawk pilot found dead in Honduras river after mysterious disappearance
Angelo Marciano Parisano, a US Army pilot, was discovered dead in Honduras. He went missing after a night out with friends. A confrontation occurred at a bar before his disappearance. Parisano ordered a taxi but never reached the base. Honduran authorities and the US Army are investigating. A partially burned cellphone was found near his body. The US Army and local Honduran authorities have launched an investigation to unravel the mystery behind Lt. Parisano's death. (Representative image) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A 25-year-old US Army pilot, 1st Lt. Angelo Marciano Parisano , was found dead on May 3 in the Chiquito River near Comayagua , Honduras. He was reported missing a day earlier after visiting a US Army and local Honduran authorities have launched an investigation to unravel the mystery behind Lt. Parisano's from Texas's Cibolo, Parisano was stationed at Soto Cano Air Base in south Comayagua and served as a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot with the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Read: Black Hawk chopper mid-air scare near Pentagon with two airlines put more than 200 lives at risk According to reports, Parisano had gone out to a local bar on the evening of May 2 with friends. One of the friends, Brayden Smith, said they were involved in a confrontation with another group at the bar. Parisano reportedly ordered a taxi to return to base but never body was discovered around 2 pm local time on Saturday, May 3, after Honduran firefighters responded to a nearby grass fire. A citizen then alerted them to a body floating in the river. A partially burned cellphone, believed to belong to Parisano, was also found in the authorities are reviewing security footage and interviewing those with him in his final hours. While robbery has been ruled out as a motive, several suspects have been identified. Officials have stated that they are pursuing a strong line of investigation but withhold details for strategic a statement, US Army Colonel Daniel Alder, commander of Joint Task Force-Bravo, said: 'It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts; we acknowledge the passing of Lieutenant Marciano Parisano… He served our unit and mission here at Soto Cano Air Base with dignity, pride and courage.'Parisano became engaged to his fiancée, Alley Singley , on April 19. According to Smith, he had plans to introduce her to friends over Memorial Day weekend. Parisano was off duty and on a liberty pass when he went missing.
