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Article Veteran firefighters in protective gear expertly extinguish a fire with foam, showcasing their skill and dedication long after resettlement into Civvy Street.

Slovakian Air Force Firefighters Train In The UK

Six Slovakian Air Force firefighters have undergone training in the UK to learn vital skills needed to tackle major aircraft…

6th March 2018
Article A metal silhouette of a veteran soldier stands on the rocky landscape of Giant's Causeway under a cloudy sky, symbolizing the journey from battlefield to civvy street.

WW1 ‘Tommies’ Campaign Raises Over £1m In 24hrs

There But Not There, the campaign behind the ghostly figures of WW1 ‘Tommies’ that sprung up all over the UK,…

5th March 2018
Article A large group of people, including many veterans transitioning from Civvy Street, are seated at long tables in an ornate, historic hall with high ceilings and stained glass windows, attending a formal event or gathering.

The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch

On Wednesday 11th April 2018, the 11th annual Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch will be held at London’s Guildhall… The Lunch supports…

5th March 2018
Article Two individuals shaking hands, with British and German flags in the background, symbolizing a veteran's transition to Civvy Street and the opportunities for resettlement across borders.

UK and Germany Work Towards Stronger Defence Relationship

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has hosted his counterpart Ursula Von der Leyen in the UK for the first time… The…

5th March 2018
Article Four men in business and military attire walk together through a modern building with large windows and a television on the wall, discussing resettlement strategies as they transition from service to Civvy Street.

Defence Secretary Visits Joint Forces Command

Commander Joint Forces Command, General Sir Chris Deverell, hosted the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, on a visit to Joint Forces…

5th March 2018
Article A group of individuals in formal attire stands in a corridor, observing through a window with blinds into a room, discussing a veteran's transition to Civvy Street.

Satellite Launched Into Space On RAF Mission

The Chief of the Air Staff has announced the RAF’s role in the launch and operation of a demonstrator satellite……

3rd March 2018
Article A veteran soldier in uniform holds a smiling child wearing a matching beret and uniform, symbolizing the transition from military life to civvy street. Flags are visible in the background.

Covenant Award For Housing Project

Alabaré, the charity behind Homes for Veterans England and Wales, are delighted to have been awarded £20,000 towards costs of…

2nd March 2018
Article Hands gripping prison cell bars tightly in dim lighting, the veteran yearns for resettlement to Civvy Street.

New Funding For Veterans Criminal Justice Programme

Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia, John Campion, has committed an additional £25,000 to help strengthen the pathways and…

2nd March 2018
Article Five people, including a child, gather around a kitchen island. Four adults, possibly veterans adjusting to Civvy Street, are engaged with mobile devices and a laptop. A bowl of mixed fruit sits on the counter. Large glass doors are in the background.

AFF Teams Up With Digital Mums To Support Military Spouses

Are you a military spouse or partner looking for a career that fits around your Army family? The Army Families…

1st March 2018
Article A group of veterans in Blesma shirts, embracing their resettlement journey from Civvy Street, hold donation buckets indoors, surrounded by red, blue, and light blue balloons.

Join Blesma For A TFL Collection

Calling all volunteers, Blesma buckets at the ready! After raising an incredible £25,360 in our TFL collections in 2017 we…

1st March 2018
Article A veteran playing bagpipes stands before snow-capped mountains, proudly holding a flag that reads "Royal Navy and Royal Marines." Clad in winter gear, he reflects on his journey from service to resettlement on Civvy Street.

Veteran Bagpiper On Top Of The World

A globe-trotting fundraiser has completed her biggest challenge after climbing the infamous Mount Everest… Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity…

28th February 2018
Article Two guards in traditional uniforms with tall hats stand beside a silhouette statue of a veteran soldier in front of a brick building.

WW1 ‘Tommies’ Mark Start Of Nationwide Centenary Campaign

Ghostly figures of First World War soldiers or ‘Tommies’, have sprung up all over the UK as part of a…

28th February 2018