One of the UK’s ballistic missile submarines – HMS VICTORIOUS – will be modernised under a new £560 million contract following an agreement with Babcock as part of the Government’s plan to keep the UK safe. More than 1,000 jobs will be sustained in Plymouth and...
The Perth and Kinross branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is excited to announce a new project with veterans inside HMP Perth and HMP Castle Huntly. On Saturday 16 March and Sunday 17 March at historic St Paul’s Church in Kinross from 10:00am to 3:30pm,...
The Forces Pension Society will deliver an online Armed Forces Pension Scheme update exclusively for Veterans on Tuesday 19 March. It will cover: The latest on the 2015 Remedy (McCloud) implementation A reminder of how pension benefits were earned during...
New research conducted by Defence Discount Service has revealed that nearly four in five (75%) veterans feel they are not sufficiently recognised or rewarded by society for their service, despite many sacrificing key family events. The study, which surveyed...
AS1 Dave Owen, based at RAF Lossiemouth, is running the London Marathon on 21 April to raise funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, which helped him when he was going through a difficult time with his mental health. Dave said: “I ticked all the boxes:...
The 2024 IET Apprentice and Technician Awards are now officially open for nominations – and we’re looking for incredible armed forces technicians who stand out from their peers and go above and beyond expectations. Who do you think should win? The award’s for a...