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March 4, 2021

British Army 8 week Mindfulness course

 Everyone is stressed. Everyone has pressures. And it is hard to slow down in this fast-paced world. Welcome to the Army’s Mindfulness Course which has been available to serving Army personnel for some time, but it has now been opened up to a wider audience. Although this is an eight-week course, and it will be rolled out over eight weeks, it is designed so you can go at your own pace.​





February 23, 2021

Volunteering With The Commonwealth War Graves Commission

 

We honour and care for the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building, and now maintaining, cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world.

Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff, supporters and volunteers who preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told.


Check out volunteering opportunities HERE

February 16, 2021

Dismissed LGBT Veterans can Reclaim Removed Medals

 

Ex-military personnel dismissed from the armed forces because of their sexuality can now reclaim lost medals.

Under a new scheme to remedy historical injustices, former service personnel can apply to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to restore honours.​

February 11, 2021

New legislation to help ensure fair treatment for Armed Forces

 


​The Armed Forces Bill​ will help ensure our Armed Forces personnel, their families and veterans are treated fairly, both by bringing the Armed Forces Covenant into law and improving the Service Justice System​