British Army and members of the security staff at the Commonwealth Games in London 01082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — British Army and members of the security staff in London as part of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (Picture: MOD).

Corporal Arnold Rogers of the Gibraltar Team competed in the Commonwealth Games Marathon 30072022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Corporal Arnold Rogers of the Gibraltar Team competed in the Commonwealth Games marathon (Picture: MOD).

Corporal Arnold Rogers competed in the Commonwealth Games Marathon completing it in 2,37,11 and position number 16 30072022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Corporal Arnold Rogers competed in the Commonwealth Games marathon, completing it in 2:37:11, finishing in 16th (Picture: MOD).

Corporal Megan Reid of Team Scotland (blue shorts) boxing in the Women's Light (57 - 60kg) at the Commonwealth Games 01082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Corporal Megan Reid of Team Scotland (blue shorts) boxing in the women's light (57-60kg) at the Commonwealth Games (Picture: MOD).

Corporal Megan Reid of Team Scotland (blue shorts) fighting in the Women's Light (57 - 60kg) at the Commonwealth Games 01082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Corporal Megan Reid of Team Scotland (blue shorts) boxing in the women's light (57-60kg) at the Commonwealth Games (Picture: MOD).

Corporal Sarah Hawkes in the Women’s +78 kg Quarter Final Judo 03082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Corporal Sarah Hawkes (in blue) in the women's +78 kg judo quarter-final (Picture: MOD).

Corporal Sarah Hawkes in her Judo Quarter Final acheived an ippon which was the maximum score 03082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Corporal Sarah Hawkes triumphant in her judo quarter-final after achieving an ippon which was the maximum score (Picture: MOD).

Corporal Sarah Hawkes was competing in the Women’s +78 kg Quarter Final Judo 03082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Corporal Sarah Hawkes (in blue) in the women's +78 kg judo quarter-final (Picture: MOD).

Lance Corporal Victor Ahiavor of Team Ghana in the Elimination Round of the Men’s 100 kg Judo 03082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Lance Corporal Victor Ahiavor of Team Ghana (blue) in the elimination round of the men's 100kg judo (Picture: MOD).

Major Naveed Muhammad Royal Signals, British Army a part of the Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay 20072022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copy.jpg — Major Naveed Muhammad Royal Signals, British Army, a part of the Commonwealth Games Queen's baton relay (Picture: MOD).

RAF Luke Pollard guiding David Ellis in the Commonwealth Games 2022 para-triathlon 31072022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — RAF's Luke Pollard guiding David Ellis in the Commonwealth Games 2022 para-triathlon (Picture: MOD).

RAF Luke Pollard guiding David Ellis in the Commonwealth Games 2022 para-triathlon and they took gold 31072022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — RAF Air Specialist (Class 1) Luke Pollard guiding David Ellis in the Commonwealth Games 2022 para-triathlon (Picture: MOD).

RAF Luke Pollard guiding David Ellis winning gold in the Commonwealth Games 2022 para-triathlon 31072022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — RAF Air Specialist (Class 1) Luke Pollard was David Ellis' guide in the Commonwealth Games 2022 para-triathlon in which they took gold (Picture: MOD).

RAF Luke Pollard guiding David Ellis with their gold in the Commonwealth Games 2022 para-triathlon 31072022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — RAF Air Specialist (Class 1) Luke Pollard was David Ellis' guide in the Commonwealth Games 2022 para-triathlon in which they took gold (Picture: MOD).

Micky Yule after winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 050822 CREDIT BFBS_0.jpg — British military veteran Micky Yule took home a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in the heavyweight benchpress.

military personnel from all three Military Services entered the Judo Arena at Coventry Arena bearing respective nation’s flags for Judo winners 03082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Personnel from all three services entered the judo arena at Coventry Arena bearing respective nation's flags for judo winners (Picture: MOD).

Triservice members had the honor of being part of the Medal's ceremony and raising the flags at the Commonwealth Games 01082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copy.jpg — Tri-service members had the honour of being part of the medal ceremonies and raising the flags at the Commonwealth Games (Picture: MOD).

Triservice members were a part of the Medal's ceremony, raising the flags at the Commonwealth Games 01082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Tri-service members were a part of the medal ceremonies, raising the flags at the Commonwealth Games (Picture: MOD).

Triservice members were a part of the Medal's ceremony, raising the flags at the Commonwealth Games, here in Lee Valley Velodrome 01082022 CREDIT MOD Crown Copyright.jpg — Tri-service members were a part of the medal ceremonies, raising the flags at the Commonwealth Games, pictured here at the Lee Valley Velodrome (Picture: MOD).

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In pictures: The best of military action from Commonwealth Games

9th August 2022 at 11:48am

Around 1,000 personnel represented the UK Armed Forces at this year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

As well as being responsible for security, 300 personnel supported the ceremonial duties which included 280 medal presentations.

Eleven days of action drew to a close at Alexander Stadium on Monday night with organisers turning the traditional closing ceremony into a non-stop party, featuring performances from UB40, Jorja Smith, Goldie, Jacob Banks and a surprise appearance from legendary Birmingham rock star Ozzy Osbourne.

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The two-hour event marked the end of a successful medal haul in which all four UK nations scooped a total of 238 medals, including 70 golds, during the 11-day competition.

Personnel from the British Army and Royal Air Force had athletes competing at this year's games, taking part in boxing, judo and athletics.

Notably, RAF Senior Aircraftman Luke Pollard guided Dave Ellis to the para-triathlon gold medal in Birmingham.

British military veteran Micky Yule took home a bronze medal competing for Scotland, lifting 192kg to place third in the heavyweight benchpress.

The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, officially declared the Commonwealth Games closed after the flag handover to Victoria, the Australian state that will host the 2026 edition.