Sitrep: Don't be Jack – how military veterans can serve again, this time in politics
Labour's Louise Jones, who served in the Intelligence Corps, was on the latest episode of the Sitrep podcast.
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Invictus Games We will leave no-one behind: Prince Harry lauds Invictus family as he accepts ESPY award
Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service, given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the lives of others.
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Afghanistan Final ultimatum for Mercer after his request to withhold special forces names from inquiry denied
Johnny Mercer has repeatedly refused to hand over the names of 'multiple officers' who told him about allegations of murder and a cover-up.
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Politics Recently retired Royal Marines Colonel Alistair Carns appointed Veterans Minister
The new minister will not sit in Cabinet, but will instead run the Office for Veterans' Affairs with oversight from the Defence Secretary.
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Invictus Games Harry praises and congratulates UK personnel selected for first winter Invictus Games
The squad is made up of 64, including 60 competitors and four reserves, who will travel to Vancouver and Whistler in Canada in February.
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Veterans Sunak appoints former Royal Navy officer as shadow veterans' minister
Conservative MP Andrew Bowie takes on the shadow role, despite Sir Keir Starmer not including the post in his newly formed cabinet.
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Afghanistan Triple amputee veteran attempts to become first to cross Pacific Ocean unsupported
Craig Wood is taking on the challenge to try to change people's perception of what is possible as a disabled person.
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Politics Help for Heroes disappointed as no dedicated Cabinet-level veterans' minister appointed
Downing Street says John Healey will represent veterans in addition to his primary role of Defence Secretary.
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Veterans Hope for veterans as MOD accepts responsibility for personnel's hearing loss
Until today the MOD opposed many hearing loss claims made by veterans, arguing that other sources of noise were to blame.
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Politics Soldier-turned-commentator hails strong Armed Forces representation in Westminster
Jonny Ball, who served in Northern Ireland and Afghanistan, was speaking to Forces News following the General Election.
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Politics Dozens of military veterans and reservists win seats in the General Election
The results mean 5% of those sitting in Parliament now come from an Armed Forces background, while the national average is 4%.
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Navy WW2 bomb disposal specialist has missing medals replaced by his successor Navy unit
Second World War veteran Boyd Salmon served with an elite team in Europe which would later become the Diving and Threat Exploitation Group.
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Veterans One of last sailors to see destruction of the Bismarck finally gets medal aged 105
James Donovan served in the Royal Navy and has waited many years to receive the Arctic Star – a long overdue reward for his service.
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Tri-Service UK Armed Forces can eat breakfast for free to mark Armed Forces Day, courtesy of Tesco
Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually and gives members of the public the chance to show their support for the military.
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Paralympics Next stop Paris as RAF veteran makes GB Wheelchair Rugby Paralympics team
Paralympics GB have announced the 12 Wheelchair Rugby athletes who will seek to defend their Paralympic title.
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Military Life Recognising accomplishments of military as Soldiering On Awards 2024 finalists announced
The awards aim to recognise ordinary military individuals who have achieved extraordinary feats.