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RAF Commemorate 80th Anniversary Of Czech Squadron
A COMMEMORATION to recognise the 80th anniversary of the founding of 311 (Czechoslovak) Squadron was held at RAF Honington on, 29 July 2020. The Ceremony was held in the presence of His Excellency Mr Opatrný, the Deputy Ambassador of the Czech Republic to London, and...
TV Star And Ex-SAS Jay Morton Dares To Win Again With Motorsport Debut In Praga R1
Ex-SAS soldier and star of ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ Jay Morton has announced he will make his motorsport debut in 2021, behind the wheel of a Praga R1 racing car. No stranger to daunting challenges, Jay has never raced before. He will undertake a comprehensive training...
Broken Relationships Are One Of The Triggers For Homelessness Among Veterans
For most veterans, the transition from serving in the military and returning to civilian life will be smooth and the veterans subsequently contribute enormously to businesses and their communities. However, a small percentage can’t resettle easily and are faced with a...
Britain’s Barefoot Soldier Is Coming To A Town Near You!
Pathfinder International was astounded to hear about the challenge British Army Major Chris Brannigan set himself, walking from Land’s End to Edinburgh – BAREFOOTED! When we found out the reason why, it became apparent this was no ordinary cause. Read on and please...
UK Troops Reach Training Milestone Ahead Of UN Peacekeeping Deployment To Mali
UK troops deploying to the United Nations Peacekeeping operation in Mali have reached a significant training milestone in preparation for their mission, which starts in December 2020. Over 14 days, soldiers from the Light Dragoons and 2 Royal Anglian joined together...
Forces In Mind Trust Awards Grant To Fund Accredited Employment Training Programme For Veterans In Scotland
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £298,996 to Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) to fund an employment training programme to help injured veterans into rewarding work. The programme, which will be implemented at RBLI’s social enterprise, Scotland’s Bravest...
Online Charity Networking Event To Take Place In Aid Of Army Veteran
An online charity networking event has been organised in aid of an Army veteran struck down with terminal cancer. Father of three, Lee Earnshaw received the horrific news and now serving soldier, Matthew Pascoe is hoping this unique event can raise some awareness for...
Handover of COVID Mobile Testing Units
Military work on the National Testing Programme will be handed over to civilian contractors over the coming weeks as the Department for Health and Social Care establishes a long-term plan to deliver coronavirus tests. Since April, the UK Armed Forces have deployed...
Open Consultation: Supporting Veterans’ Transition To Civilian Life Through Employment
Summary The Government welcome views on the National Insurance contribution holiday for veterans announced at Spring Budget 2020. This relief will be available to employers of veterans from April 2021. This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 5 October 2020....
Gibraltar Squadron To Receive Two Cutting-Edge Fast Patrol Craft
A £9.9 million contract has been signed with Merseyside-based Marine Specialised Technology (MST) for two new boats to replace the Gibraltar Squadron Fast Patrol Craft. The six-year contract, which will support 30 jobs and create a further 25, will see construction of...
