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DIGNITARIES from Swindon and Wiltshire signed a commitment to supporting armed forces personnel and their families around the borough. Representatives from the council, army, health bodies and education gathered in the rose garden outside the local authority s Euclid Street offices to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Mayor Garry Perkins introduced and closed the short ceremony while dressed in full mayoral garb. He said: This is not just a piece of paper, it s a way of showing respect for our armed forces. It s a very important day for Swindon, Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire Sarah Troughton said: Swindon has a long track record with the armed forces, going back to 1914 when 10 blasts from the Swindon Works hooter signalled the start of the war.

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