armed forces

Written by community journalist, Liam MiltonA Hyndburn charity is to hold a fundraising event at the Poplar Club in Accrington to help veterans of the armed forces.The funds raised will be used to finance a "mess…

Care after Combat provides support within the criminal justice system for the well-being of former members of the UK Armed Forces and their families, through a one-on-one mentorship program inside and outside prison, the mentors being…

Rangers legend Gordon Smith encourages fans to donate to veterans' charityA RANGERS legend encourages fans to donate to veterans' charity during this weekend's game against Hearts.Former striker Gordon Smith is supporting the Erskine…

The couple were introduced to the center by Chief Executive and Army veteran Andrew Powell, met the charity's staff and volunteers and spoke with veterans currently housed and supported by Healthier Heroes . The charity, which opened in…

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Pic: Maya Bar and Restaurant is raising funds for veterans Submitted by Angela BelassieA restaurant in Atherstone is raising money for a veterans' charity by commemorating the ancestors who introduced the British!--kg-card-end:>!--kg-card-begin:>…

Councilor Denise Fox and Councilor Anne Murphy receive certificates and are Life Members of Home Hess.Home Mess, an armed forces charity based in Farm Road, Sheffield, held an open day on Saturday 13 November, with entertainment by a war…

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SEELEY LAKE - Veterans Day has been celebrated in Seeley Lake for over 30 years thanks to local veterans and their families. While Seeley Lake (VFW) Post 7992 Foreign War Veterans relinquished their charter in May 2012, mission and…

The unwavering dedication and service of the armed forces over the decades is remembered by Royal Star & Garter, ahead of Armistice Day. Founded to care for World War I veterans, the charity provides award-winning care to men and women…

IT has been caring for our armed forces veterans since it opened as a hospital for the wounded of the First World War and was officially opened by Princess Louise in 1916. And now, over 100 years later, the charity,…

Animal sciences, economics and legal studies are just a few of the interests of the five University of Massachusetts Amherst students selected to receive the first Abraham Bohn Scholarships for children of veterans. Established in…

A program that offers veterans an opportunity to retrain after military service hopes to recruit more Indigenous candidates interested in learning to code. Jeff Musson, the executive director of Coding for Veterans, pitched a tent in…

NO DUFF, a veteran mental health and emergency services charity, is appealing for essentials for soldiers who must self-isolate upon returning from Afghanistan. Returning troops have either been stationed in Kabul or…

Seventy-five years ago, a small group of disabled Euclid veterans established an independent organization to benefit others who served in the armed forces as well as the community. Although its numbers have dwindled, the original mission…

Preston soldier James Kirby, who raised thousands of pounds in memory of his mother who died after contracting Covid-19, has reached the final 10 stages of Amplifon Awards selection for the Brave Britons 2021 Coronavirus Hero…

Tim Wood, Simon Dedman and Steve Sampher at Catterick GarrisonTim, 64, who runs the Old Colonial on Dunbottle Lane, Mirfield, lifted the weight of a Challenger tank to raise money for the Vetrun180 charity.Using a leg press, Tim lifted 72…

Renfrewshire families are urged to pack their sandwiches and hunt for their blankets as veterans' charity Erskine launches the Big Picnic. A month-long fundraising campaign, the Big Picnic is urging local authority area residents to serve!-->…

From left to right are VIC CEO Amanda Walton, VIC President Ronnie Barker, Councilor Stella Brunskill and Trustee David Peat.Com. Brunskill comes from a military family and her son Michael, who serves in the forces, was her husband.When…

Prince Harry: a royalty expert says “goodbye” to the militaryIt was revealed this week by Daily Express royal correspondent Richard Palmer that Harry will not be getting his three military sponsorships back and is "clearly unhappy" about…

HBS is home to veterans from all branches of the U.S. military, as well as foreign service members. Veterans bring a variety of unique and valuable skills to the HBS community and have many opportunities to not only connect with other…