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Article A group of military and civilian personnel, including Army and Royal Navy members, stands behind a table where two men are seated signing documents. Banners in the background promote NHS and Ministry of Defence collaborations.

NHS Confederation Pledges Support To The Military

The NHS Confederation has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, joining over 1,500 forces-friendly organisations in pledging support to serving and…

26th July 2018
Article A person in a flight suit holds a child dressed in red. Another individual, possibly a military veteran, stands nearby in flight gear. Two red jets adorned with the Union Jack are in the background.

Education Support Fund Reintroduced

The Defence Secretary has extended the Education Support Fund for two additional years, providing £3 million in 2018/19 and £2…

26th July 2018
Article A veteran in a wetsuit sits on the sand while another stands nearby, pouring water over their head. Beachgoers and vehicles dot the background, lending a lively atmosphere to this quiet moment.

Charity Founder Shortlisted For Prestigious Award

Dr Richard Cullen, founder of scuba diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2018 Heropreneurs…

26th July 2018
Article Three men in formal attire, including a distinguished veteran, walk in front of guards on horseback outside a historic building.

Joint UK-Qatari Typhoon Squadron Stands Up

The UK and Qatar have established a joint Typhoon squadron at RAF Coningsby, marking a historic defence partnership. The formation,…

26th July 2018
Article Two army soldiers with rifles are silhouetted against the sunset. One is kneeling while the other stands, gesturing with purpose, their radio antenna clearly visible.

Veterans Are Not ‘Mad, Bad Or Sad’

A House of Commons Defence Committee report challenges the misconception that most veterans suffer mental illness, finding the vast majority…

25th July 2018
Article Red background with "RAF 100" in white text, symbolizing the journey from service to Civvy Street. A partial RAF roundel graces the left, honoring veterans transitioning into resettlement.

Call For RAF100 Volunteers!

The RAF100 Appeal is recruiting volunteers to help with collections and distribute roundel pins at events across the UK in…

25th July 2018
Article A large crowd gathers in front of a historic, castle-like building with many turrets, resembling an old military fortress, under a partly cloudy sky.

Centenary Fundraiser To Take Place At ‘Downton’

Highclere Castle hosts Heroes at Highclere fundraising weekend on 8th and 9th September to commemorate the First World War centenary.…

25th July 2018
Article A large stone building with many windows stands proudly, flanked by statues near the entrance and a wide street in front. People are walking past a streetlamp and traffic sign, while veterans gather nearby, sharing stories of service and resettlement.

Progress Made On ‘Better Defence Estate’

The MOD is progressing with its Better Defence Estates Strategy to modernize military bases through the disposal of 91 sites.…

25th July 2018
Article An abstract image features intersecting purple and blue wavy lines reminiscent of the undulating waves navigated by a Royal Navy vessel, with a bright central point set against a dark background.

The Invisible Battlespace

DASA is launching a £1 million competition seeking private sector and academic innovations to help UK Defence operate effectively in…

25th July 2018
Article Five people holding a "Pathfinder" banner on a wooden dock with sailboats in the background, reminiscent of a Royal Navy recruitment scene.

Victory For Veterans At New Charity Regatta

Over 50 injured veterans competed in a three-day charity regatta organised by Turn to Starboard at Gosport, launching the charity's…

24th July 2018
Article A hand writes on a chalkboard featuring a diagram. The central word is "Career," surrounded by "Education," "Skills," "Vision," "Interests," "Values," and "Goals." Each is connected by arrows, reflecting the structured path of a military veteran transitioning to civilian life.

Employment Support Trial Empowers Military Spouses

An evaluation of the Ministry of Defence's Spouse Employment Support Trial shows 78% of participants experienced positive life impacts through…

24th July 2018
Article A group of people wearing climbing gear pose in front of a banner that reads "I Climbed. I Conquered," reminiscent of an Army mission, encouraging sharing photos using the hashtag #UpatTheO2.

Veteran Is First Double Amputee To Climb The O2

A double amputee veteran from Shrewsbury has become the first person with that injury to complete the O2 climb in…

24th July 2018