‘Life After Service’ is our week-long campaign to tell some of the many fantastic stories of what ex-servicemen and women go on to achieve with their lives and careers after leaving the armed forces.
Media reports of veteran unemployment and mental health issues are only a very small part of a much more positive and bigger story—as you will find out each day on this page and across all BFBS media channels.
British Misconceptions Around Former Service Personnel Revealed
Two-thirds of adults have been put off joining the military amid fears they will suffer PTSD or not get a job, according to research by BFBS
The Unique Benefits of Employing Veterans
A look at the unique benefits and transferable skills that veterans bring to the work-place
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Life After Service: The Army Veteran Regarded As 'Germany's Leading Kilt-Maker'
Donny MacKenzie spent 12 years with the Queen's Own Highlanders before settling in Germany.
Life After Service: Using Military Skills To Create An Outdoor Pursuits Company
Adrian Martin and his business partner Paul Etheridge run Woodland Experiences in Cumbria where they host youth groups, corporate events and even other veterans.
Life After Service
Meet The RAF Veteran Who Launched ‘CrossFit Spitfire’
The former RAF Officer used skills from his armed forces service to create a booming fitness business in Norwich
