Sikh Doctor And Reservist In Parachute Squadron Celebrates Reserves Day
Today we celebrate Reserves Day as part of Armed Forces Week. Dr Harjinder Singh Bains has spent the COVID pandemic working in Accident and Emergency and Intensive Care, treating the sick and saving lives. Despite a highly pressurised career, he has also found time to...
Reserve Forces Review 2030: Unlocking The Reserves’ Potential To Strengthen A Resilient And Global Britain
The publication of the Reserve Forces 2030 Review (RF30) has been released. The RF30, which outlines a vision of a greater, more integral role for the Reserve Forces within the UK’s future defence and security capability – at home and overseas – is set out in a report...
New Charity Report: Many UK Armed Forces Veterans Are Relying On Alcohol Or Drugs To Relieve Military Trauma
A survey by charity PTSD Resolution has found that 46 per cent of the 500 UK armed forces’ veterans who responded used alcohol or drugs to manage the symptoms of trauma. Where veterans did seek help from their GP, 80 per cent of these were prescribed medication....
Serving Squadron Runs For Armed Forces Charity 4624 Squadron Will Complete 624 Miles For SSAFA
From Monday 1 February 2021, 4624 Squadron phase two training personnel will complete 624 miles in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and the Oxford Hospitals Charity over 4 weeks. Each participant will run 3.18 miles every day throughout the month of...
Exercise Dragon Reset Breathes Fire Into Reservists’ Training
Reservists from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh have been sharpening their military skills on domestic soil after their planned overseas tour was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The unit, Wales’ only Reserve infantry battalion, was booked to travel to...
