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HQ ARRC QUEEN ’ S BIRTHDAY RECEPTION 2022
Beating Retreat – Highland Cathedral
The Queen ’ s Birthday Reception is COMARRC ’ s annual flagship event . Its purpose is to facilitate wider public understanding of the armed forces through engagement with key enablers from the local community and enhance professional contacts with senior military figures and key defence industry contacts . In addition , it enables COMARRC to show the UK ’ s appreciation to all 19 ARRC participating nations who continue to support the HQ .
The Queen ’ s Birthday Reception 2022 was the first of this scale since 2019 . As the wider country shakes free from the grip of COVID the opportunity to run events such as this again is welcome and enhances the sense that we are returning to normal .
Reception
240 guests attended this year ’ s Queen ’ s Birthday Reception with the Reception being held in the Imjin Barracks Warrant Officers and Sergeants ’ Mess . The Quintet provided by British Military Band Colchester and a Piper and Drummer from 3 SCOTS set the scene for an enjoyable evening .
Sunset ceremony
Air Marshal Sir G Miller KBE presented the Long Service and Good Conduct to 3 SCOTS Pipe Major for 15 years of unblemished and loyal service , a unique opportunity for our civilian guests , who rarely if ever get the opportunity to witness this type of presentation .
COMARRC ’ s party arrives for Sunset Ceremony
After the Reception attendees moved to the camp ceremonial centre of gravity for the Beating Retreat . Guests were treated to a combined performance by British Military Band Colchester and 3 SCOTS Pipes and Drums . The performance included several British military music favourites , including a combined rendition of Highland Cathedral and Scottish dancing . The finale being the Sunset Ceremony . Almost on cue the clouds cleared , and the sun burst through as the Union Flag was lowered . After the Beating Retreat guests moved to the Imjin Barracks Officers ’ Mess for a curry supper .
All who attended had a fantastic evening and look forward to next year ’ s event .
4 SUMMER 2022 the imjin @ HQARRC Allied Rapid Reaction Corps