Local services for military community criticised in new report
It sets out how the Armed Forces Covenant can better help members of the military community.
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Prince Harry Prince Harry sends special Christmas video to bereaved military children
The Duke of Sussex recently wrote to Scotty Members and Springboarders a letter showing his support for them at Remembrance.
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Army Colchester's Airborne Craftsmen put fitness, teamwork and tech skills to the test
The aim of the competition was "to celebrate who we are and what we do as Airborne REME soldiers", said Major Aidy Mortimore.
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Military Life How to send Christmas mail via BFPO to military overseas
This is your go-to guide on how and when to send letters and parcels to Armed Forces personnel this Christmas.
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Military Life Why can't the UK's Armed Forces go on strike?
It is illegal for members of the military to form a trade union.
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Veterans Government reassures veterans ID card rollout is accelerating, despite claims of possible 125-year wait
Only 56,000 ID cards have been handed out since 2018, despite there being more than 1.8 million veterans in England and Wales.
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Mental Health 'Grief like you've never known': Fundraising airman on honouring his daughter's memory
How three dads are walking to raise money to help prevent suicide in young people.
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Mental Health Ukraine war coverage adds to decline in veterans' mental health, Help for Heroes survey suggests
The cost-of-living crisis and loneliness are also driving the reported decline, according to Help for Heroes study.
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Military Life Company which owns military families' homes in High Court fight with MOD
More than 50,000 military properties were sold off by the Ministry of Defence in 1996.
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Military Life How does the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment prepare for a state visit?
This will be the first state visit in London since 2018.
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Military Life UK military 'stands ready' for planned Border Force strikes, MOD says
Armed Forces personnel will step in during industrial action by 3,500 Border Force staff.
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Military Life Awards ceremony to shine a spotlight on military families
Nominations for the 2023 Celebrating Forces Families Awards are now open.
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USA Is 41 the new 39? US raises its enlistment age to tackle recruitment struggles
The US Navy has raised its recruitment age and is now accepting the oldest enlisted recruits of the American armed services.
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RAF Stunning images revealed in the RAF's 2022 photo competition as winners are announced
Eleven judges found themselves going through 1,000 images and video submissions over seven days.
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Remembrance How Humanism is helping non-religious military community honour war dead
The Humanist and Non-Religious Defence Network's Remembrance service allows people to mark the day.
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Diversity New 'tactical' prayer book for Sikh personnel inspired by WWI image of trenches
The Nitnem Gutka Sahib was launched at the Central Gurdwara Khalsa Jatha in Shepherds Bush, London.