New funding to bring forces communities together

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched an exciting new funding programme to support creative and engaging projects supporting the forces community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Forces Communitie...

Get creative with forces voices

BFBS has launched a 'Forces Voices’ creativity competition to get you to share your ‘stay home’ creative masterpieces and be in with the chance of winning £500 worth of Amazon vouchers. During this difficult t...

Putting the army behind you

Extra support for those easing into civvy street Preparation is key to a successful transition to life after a career in the armed forces. As AFF highlighted in its Lifting the Lid on Transition research, publ...

Virtual VE Day

Military museums join forces to bring the nation together – at home. The three historical institutions of the British Armed Forces invite you to ‘stand with your services’ to celebrate 75 years since VE Day on...

Robert’s story

Robert Wells joined the army at 18 and served almost 13 years in the Royal Military Police. After leaving, he ran his own security business, working as a close protection officer in many challenging environment...

Pupils pay tribute to Arnhem veterans

WALHAMPTON School recently hosted a special service to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem, fought in Holland in September 1944. The service, attended by 400 pupils and adults, included five Ar...

A corner of Britain

A NEW community hub has opened at Joint Force Command Brunssum after a team of volunteers revamped the old British Café, which closed in February. Lieutenant General Stuart Skeates CBE, Deputy Commander Join...

Be part of history

A NEW project chronicling the impact of war on families is looking for veterans’ loved ones to tell their stories of the daily battles they still face. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Milit...

Pushing for progress

IN CONVERSATIONS with welfare officers in Brunei, AFF’s F&C team has discovered that there are a large number of spouses who have visas that have expired or are about to expire. “We’ve raised the issue w...

School challenges for service children

SCHOOLS in Wales felt the emotional impact of separation was the biggest challenge to service children’s primary education, according to a recent survey. For older children, the biggest hurdle was making fri...