Prime Minister Theresa May says Remembrance Sunday should honour British forces fighting Islamic State as well as those killed in previous conflicts.
Mrs May will attend the national commemoration at the Cenotaph in Whitehall along with other political leaders and members of the Royal Family.
But in the lead-up to the ceremony, and the hundreds of others that will take place across the country, she paid tribute to the generations of Britons who have risked their lives to defend the nation.
She said those currently fighting Islamic State, or Daesh, should be among those remembered today.
Mrs May said: "The way of life we enjoy today depends upon the service offered by members of the armed forces and their families.
"Across generations and in every corner of the UK, today we remember those who gave so much for our values, our democracy and our nation.
"At this time of reflection, we must not forget those members of the armed forces who are currently away from loved ones, whether taking the fight to Daesh, assisting UN peacekeeping efforts in Africa or fighting piracy on the high seas.
"As we are united in remembrance of those who have made sacrifices for our freedom, so we are united in our gratitude to those who continue to keep us safe."
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