Well, having already worked my normal 5 day week this week, I'd just like to say how much I enjoyed my Armed Forces Day. 2 hours last night ironing number ones and shirts, polishing shoes... no Friday night to speak of seeing as I was up at silly o'clock this morning. My colleagues and I started at 0600, and have just rolled in at 2200 so that's Saturday night gone too.
I'd much rather I wasn't "honoured" in this way thanks. Armed forces day seems to be, as mentioned, a day for the public and press, a free "Royal Tournament" if you will, and not for those in the forces... or at least those that get dicked for duties.
I agree with the poster who said it might be an idea to write to MPs to let them know that we don't really want to be "honoured" by working an extra day when our families are at home. They see precious little of us as it is.