Soldiers from the 16th Regiment Royal Artillery will march through the streets of Oakham in Rutland today.
The Regiment will be presented with Freedom of Entry to the town. Up to 250 soldiers will take part in recognition of the barracks' military history.
The 16th Regiment Royal Artillery was part of the 2012 London Olympics Air Security Force.
A homecoming parade for soldiers returning from their latest tour in Afghanistan has taken place in Rutland.
Soldiers of 32 (Minden) Battery, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery marched through the streets of Oakham lined with well-wishers welcoming them home.
They were accompanied by the Band of the Gurkhas.
The march ended in Oakham Castle where the Op Herrick Campaign medals were presented to the soldiers.
"The people of Rutland particularly have really taken us to their hearts and it's nice to be giving them a bit of a show today, so they have something to come out and cheer for."
"It's good to see the people come out and support us, it gives us a good feeling inside that we're actually doing a worthy cause and that the community are behind us."
A homecoming parade for soldiers returning from their latest tour in Afghanistan has taken place in Rutland.
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A homecoming parade for soldiers returning from their latest tour in Afghanistan is underway in Rutland.
They are marching along Station Road and Melton Road onto the High Street continuing to Oakham Castle where the soldiers will be awarded their Op Herrick Campaign medals.
A homecoming parade for soldiers returning from their latest tour in Afghanistan will take place in Rutland.
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