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Article Sign for the Ministry of Defence on a stone wall, featuring an emblem with a crown and crossed swords, symbolizing resilience as veterans transition from service to Civvy Street.

£800 Million Agreed For Defence

The Ministry of Defence will benefit from an extra £800 million in the next financial year, the Chancellor and Defence…

29th March 2018
Article A veteran in military camouflage uniform and beret stands outdoors, ready to transition to Civvy Street, with a blurred landscape in the background.

General Sir Nick Carter Appointed New Chief Of The Defence Staff

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen to…

29th March 2018
Article Aerial view of the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, England, highlighting the cityscape and harbor, a vibrant area where veterans find resettlement into civvy street.

Spinnaker Tower Abseil Success!

South West based charity Alabaré held a thrilling fundraiser on Sunday 25th March as 45 participant’s abseiled down the Spinnaker…

29th March 2018
Article A man and a woman greet uniformed soldiers outdoors, with a brick building in the background, celebrating their successful resettlement from military service to Civvy Street.

Involvement Of HM Armed Forces In The Royal Wedding

© Crown copyright 2013 The Ministry of Defence is pleased to confirm details of the contribution of members of the…

29th March 2018
Article An older man in a beige jacket, a veteran now navigating civvy street, sits on a pebble beach, gazing at the overcast sea. Wooden groynes extend into the water.

New RAF Family Service Provides Respite and Support

RAF veteran Johnny Ayling. Photo: RAF Benevolent Fund Carers who are part of the RAF Family now have a dedicated…

28th March 2018
Article Promotional image for Royal Air Force charities, showcasing a child in flight gear, a modern aircraft, and a veteran in a wheelchair with a young girl. Text reads: "Support Veterans' Resettlement to Build a Lasting Legacy.

RAF ‘Lasting Legacy’ Appeal Launched

A major fundraising appeal has been launched by the Royal Air Force and its four main charities as part of…

28th March 2018
Article Three veterans in military uniform stand on grass, with one holding a rugby ball. Behind them is a fountain and several international flags, symbolizing their journey from service to Civvy Street.

Army v Navy Match Ball To Go To Gallipoli

A team of UK Armed Forces Personnel are walking 30km as part of a commemorative tour around the battlefield sites…

28th March 2018
Article A microphone stands in a spotlight on a wooden stage, where stories of resettlement echo through closed red curtains.

Using Theatre Skills To Assist Recovery

Stand Easy Productions works with Wounded, Injured and Sick Veterans to help their recovery through drama activities… Stand Easy is…

28th March 2018
Article Two veterans examine a drone on display in a room, navigating their resettlement into Civvy Street, with a few intrigued onlookers in the background.

IET Armed Forces Technician Of The Year Award

This award recognises extraordinary individuals who have completed an engineering or technical task in the last two years, and who…

27th March 2018
Article A veteran in a military uniform poses for a portrait against a plain background, reflecting on his transition to Civvy Street.

The Legion Joins Calls To Recognise First Black Officer

The Royal British Legion is supporting a campaign to posthumously award a Military Cross to Walter Tull, Britain’s first black…

27th March 2018
Article A veteran with a beard stands outdoors in a mountainous area, wearing a scarf and jacket. Snow-covered peaks loom majestically in the background as he embraces the serenity of civvy street.

Explorer Levison Wood Gives Inspirational Speech To Ex-Service Personnel

Bestselling author, explorer and photographer Levison Wood, visited the UK’s leading charity for veterans mental health to talk to former…

27th March 2018
Article A bearded man wearing sunglasses and a "Blesma: The Limbless Veterans" t-shirt sits against a blue background, embodying the essence of resettlement to Civvy Street.

Injured Afghan Vet To Take On ‘Nuclear Races’

A former Para, who lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan, is taking on the Nuclear Rush this May to…

27th March 2018