David Cameron has paid tribute to the ?extraordinary men and women? of the military as more than 60,000 people across the UK prepares to celebrate Armed Forces Day.
The prime minister urged members of the public to show their support ahead of hundreds of events taking place up and down the country.
It comes as police warned English Defence League members could be arrested if they gather today at the site where soldier Drummer Lee Rigby was murdered.
The group previously announced plans to walk across east London via the East London Mosque and assemble outside Woolwich barracks.
In pre-recorded message, Cameron said the UK have not been ?good at expressing pride? for Armed Forces in the past.
?That?s what this day is all about, pride and gratitude, celebrating what our armed forces do and above all saying thank you,? he said.
?If we?re honest, for a long time in this country we were not very good at that.?
He added: ?Armed Forces Day is about reminding the British people that everyday there are extraordinary men and women all over the world who risk their lives for our safety and security.
?Let us show everyone in our Armed Forces just how proud we are of everything that they do.?
Nottingham will lead today?s celebrations which will include an aerial display featuring the Red Arrows and a parachute team.
More than 340 civic and community events have been registered with the official Armed Forces Day organisers.
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