Irish in the British Armed Forces Irish in the British Armed Forces The Irish in the British Armed Forces refers to the history of Irish people serving in the British Armed Forces (including the British Army, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and other elements). Ireland was then as part of the United Kingdom from 1800-1922 and during this time in particular many Irishmen fought in the British Army. Different social classes joined the military for various reasons, including the Anglo-Irish officers who thoroughly identified with the British Empire, while others, typically poorer Irish Catholics did so to feed their families or seeking adventure. Many
Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan The Military Band Service of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan () is the primary military band of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan. The band was formed in 1992 in Ashgabat based of the Band of the 52nd Army of the Soviet Union's Turkestan Military District. The band is led by Major Muhammet Akmuhammedowyň and the band's chief composer is Major Nurygandym Khodzhamukhammedov. Many of the members of the band have attended the Turkmen National Conservatory. The band is organized and is under the command of the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan.