Shrewsbury Town's tenth annual military match day plans are cleared for take-off, with the event set to take place on Saturday, March 16, for the fixture against Carlisle. The match day ball will be delivered to Croud Meadow by a Juno helicopter from Number 1 Flying Training School based at RAF Shawbury. Shropshire Council's Armed Forces champion, Councillor Kirstie Hurst-Knight, said the event continues to grow in popularity and is eagerly anticipated by the local Armed Forces community. The matches bring people together through their love of sport and support for Shrewsbury Town, and are an excellent opportunity for people to learn more about the Armed Forces. A spokesperson for Shrewsbury Town FC added that the club is proud to support the Armed Forces, and the military match day is a great opportunity for fans to learn more about the Armed Forces in a fun environment. The event is hosted and organised by Shrewsbury Town Foundation, Shrewsbury Town FC, and the Shropshire Council Armed Forces Covenant team. Last year's event saw Astronaut Tim Peake land a helicopter in the centre circle and deliver the match ball. This year's event promises to be just as exciting, with the Juno helicopter from RAF Shawbury delivering the match ball. RAF Shawbury Station Commander, Wing Commander Alan Jones, said the Military Match Day at Shrewsbury Town Football Club is one of their favourite events of the year, and represents the amazing support RAF Shawbury and all current and former serving military personnel receive from communities and organisations across Shropshire. The event is a great opportunity for fans of both clubs to come together and show their support for the Armed Forces.