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Article An F35 jet is parked on a runway at Lakenheath, with towering mountains in the background. Another aircraft is visible in the distance, marking its arrival.

Lakenheath Prepares For Arrival Of F35s

Demolition work has started at RAF Lakenheath as part of a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) project to prepare the base…

24th March 2019
Article Soldiers saluting at a military cemetery, with white gravestones marking the resting place of unknown soldiers buried over 100 years ago, while a group of civilians and a bagpiper stand nearby.

Unknown Soldiers Buried After 100 Years

Two burial services have taken place on the Western Front honouring four unknown Irish soldiers who fell during the First…

23rd March 2019
Article A hand with a blue marker writes "CHARITY" in large letters on a whiteboard, highlighting the importance of supporting the shrinking charities sector.

Armed Forces Charities Sector Is Shrinking

New research published by the Directory of Social Change and funded by the Forces in Mind Trust, shows the Armed…

22nd March 2019
Article Person in a brown shirt and jeans, shown from the back with hands cuffed behind them, signifies the challenges faced by vulnerable veterans. The image underscores the importance of supporting veterans who once served with courage but now seek assistance.

Benevolent Fund Supporting Vulnerable Veterans

A grant of £4,500 from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund will enable the SkillForce Veterans’ Support Programme to provide…

22nd March 2019
Article Illustration of multicolored hands raised in the air, symbolizing diversity and unity, like a pathfinder charting new routes in harmonious collaboration.

One Family – 100 Years Of Volunteering

Sisters Lesley Parvin and Shirley Pass, and their husbands John Parvin and Terry Pass, have been awarded a Mayor’s Group…

22nd March 2019
Article Three sailors in uniform stand proudly on a ship, smiling and waving, with the majestic British flag of the Royal Navy fluttering in the background.

100 Days Until Armed Forces Day 2019

Armed Forces Day 2019 is just 100 days away, with preparations underway for the national event in Salisbury and hundreds…

21st March 2019
Article A person stands on grass, dressed in a black shirt, tie, and cargo shorts. With prosthetic legs adorned in striped socks and black shoes, they embody resilience akin to an Army veteran. Trees and benches provide a serene backdrop.

Understanding The Physical Injury Transition Pathway

Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £149,625 to the University of Central Lancashire, in partnership with the University of Salford, to…

21st March 2019
Article A person hands a paper bag to a homeless veteran sitting on the ground against a wall, partially in shadow.

Funding Boost For Homeless Veterans

Veterans who have become homeless, or at risk of it, will be supported through an extra £1 million boost, the…

21st March 2019
Article Two people shaking hands, one wearing a blue shirt and the other in white, against a blurred green background, marking the veteran's transition to Civvy Street.

OA Helps Over 5,400 Officers

The Officers’ Association has increased its support to serving and former officers developing their post-military careers in the last year…

21st March 2019
Article Three elderly men in suits, with medals on their lapels, likely veterans from the Royal Navy, are walking on a bridge. Two use canes. Trees and a building are visible in the background.

Long-Serving Veterans Live Longer

Veterans with a long period of service in the Armed Forces have a reduced risk of early death, according to…

20th March 2019
Article The flag of the Commonwealth showcases a yellow globe with radiating lines on a blue background, symbolizing unity amidst diversity. This emblem stands resilient despite discussions on unfair visa costs or legion calls for change within the organization.

Legion Calls For End To ‘Unfair’ Visa Costs

The Royal British Legion is calling on the Government to take urgent action to address the issue of former UK…

20th March 2019
Article Participants in military uniforms run on grass during an outdoor PARAS'10 race event, with spectators lined along the route.

PARAS’10 2019 – Colchester & Catterick

The PARAS’10 returns to Abbey Field Colchester on Saturday 18th May 2019 and Catterick Garrison on Saturday 7th September, organised…

20th March 2019