Introduction A military ordinariate is an ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church, of the Latin or an Eastern church, responsible for the pastoral care of Catholics serving in the armed forces of a nation. Background Until 1986, they were called “military vicariates” and had a status similar to that of apostolic vicariates, which are headed… Read More
Introduction The Bishopric of the Forces (in Great Britain) is the Latin Church Catholic military ordinariate (non-geographically aligned) which provides chaplains to the British Armed Forces based in the United Kingdom and their overseas postings. It is exempt, i.e. directly subject to the Holy See (not part of any ecclesiastical province) and its Roman Congregation… Read More
Introduction The Centralia Tragedy, also known as the Centralia Conspiracy and the Armistice Day Riot, was a violent and bloody incident that occurred in Centralia, Washington, on 11 November 1919, during a parade celebrating the first anniversary of Armistice Day. The conflict between the American Legion and Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or “Wobblies”)… Read More
Events 630 – Conquest of Mecca: The prophet Muhammad and his followers conquer the city, Quraysh surrender. 947 – Emperor Tai Zong of the Khitan-led Liao Dynasty invades the Later Jin, resulting in the destruction of the Later Jin. 1654 – Arauco War: A Spanish army is defeated by local Mapuche-Huilliches as it tries to… Read More
Introduction The Squadronaires is a Royal Air Force band which began and performed in Britain during and after World War II. The official title of the band was ‘The Royal Air Force Dance Orchestra’, but it was always known by the more popular title “The Squadronaires”. Refer to RAF Music Services. Brief History In 1939,… Read More
Introduction The Band of the Royal Air Force (RAF) College is based at RAF Cranwell and is one of three established bands in the Royal Air Force. It is the music ensemble of the Royal Air Force College Cranwell. Background Formed in 1920 and based at RAF Cranwell, the Band of the Royal Air Force… Read More
Introduction The Central Band of the Royal Air Force (RAF) is a RAF regular band and is part of Royal Air Force Music Services. The motto of the band is Aere Invicti (Latin for “Invincible with the Brass”). Brief History The Central Band of the RAF was formed in 1920, shortly after the RAF had… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 