'Such a delightful day': WWII glider pilot Ron Johnson marks 100th birthday
Ron Johnson was held in reserve on D-Day, and his first operational flight was in Operation Market Garden.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan Veteran Runs Marathon As Dinosaur To Raise Money For Afghan Families
Ash Alexander-Cooper ran the entire distance dressed as a dinosaur - a choice inspired by a family he helped bring to the UK.
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Veterans 'Use Op Courage, it works': Johnny Mercer's message to struggling veterans
The former veterans minister urged those facing mental health issues to use the programmes in place to support ex-military personnel.
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Mental Health 'I Stole To Fund My Gambling Addiction': Former Soldier Tells His Story
Drew Crainie spoke to Forces News as research suggests former service personnel are far more likely to struggle with gambling.
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Veterans Queen Honours Carer For Supporting Veterans During COVID Pandemic
Royal Star & Garter's Emrys Owen was recognised in HM The Queen’s New Year Honours List 2021
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Army Army Cuts Freeze And Boost For Veterans' Mental Health Support, Labour Pledges
Current Government plans will see a reduction of 10,000 soldiers by 2025.
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Afghanistan 'They're Not Going To Let Us Live': Stark Words As Veterans Help Most Wanted Afghans Escape
Veterans group 'Support Our Afghans' wants to raise £100,000 to aid evacuation and see the Taliban's most wanted thrive in the UK.
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Mental Health Finding Hope Through Creativity With Bravo 22 Company
The recovery through arts programme is described by some as a life safer
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WWII Harry Melling: WWII Submariner Dies Aged 101
The Armed Forces veteran served on HMS Osiris during World War Two.
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Veterans Veteran Suicide Figures To Be Recorded For First Time
The first annual statistics are expected to be published in 2023.
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Remembrance Remembrance Glade unveiled at National Memorial Arboretum
The Remembrance Glade aims to provide a place of tranquility and support for those with connections to the Armed Forces.
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Royals Prince Harry Joins US First Lady To Honour Warrior Games Athletes
The 2021 Warrior Games in Orlando, Florida, were cancelled due to coronavirus-related concerns.
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News Army Veteran Death: Teenager Charged
Frank Fishwick, aged 86, died in hospital on Saturday after being found with a facial injury.
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Army Saragarhi Day 2021 commemorated with 3m bronze statue of Sikh soldier
The statue was unveiled in Wolverhampton after local Sikhs raised more than £100,000 to commission it.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Ex-Marine Pen Farthing 'So Happy' As Charity Staff Reach Pakistan
Pen Farthing has revealed on Twitter that his staff are ‘safely in Islamabad and in the care of the British High Commission’.
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News Remembering 9/11: Military Career Split Into Before And After Attacks, Army Veteran Says
Shaun Goater served in the Household Cavalry Regiment and completed tours of both Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11.