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Transitioning from military service to civilian life offers various career opportunities for former soldiers. These include private security, personal training, advisory services, and online businesses. Read more and discover how your military skills can help you thrive in these industries.
As a UK veteran, you can now get a 1/3 discount on rail travel with the new Veterans Railcard. You can also avail 60% off for your children. With pre-registration now open, read more and learn how to apply.
In honour of the Queen’s historic 70-year reign, British Armed Forces personnel will receive a Platinum Jubilee medal in 2022. Learn more about the medal’s eligibility criteria and upcoming national celebrations here.
The Royal British Legion, the largest armed forces charity in the UK, unveiled a new grant scheme for veterans struggling to pay their energy bills. Learn more about this and how veterans are being supported here.
In 2019, the UK government lost a court case about its 2015 public service pensions reforms. Following this, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there may be changes to some officers’ pensions. You can learn more in this article.
Around 90% of Armed Forces personnel miss out on valuable Standard Learning Credits (SLC) for education and development. Discover how to claim your annual £175 grant to boost your skills and prepare for civilian life.
A group of soldiers marched 93 miles to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities, supporting families with sick children. Inspired by a personal story, the team completed the trek to give back. Read the full story here.
A chaotic scene took place at MOD Stafford as a soldier crashed his vehicle and then set others on fire. Discover more about this unexpected ‘bonfire night’ in the full article.
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According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), many of its privates on parade are experiencing erectile dysfunction. Keep reading to learn more about this, as well as what the MoD is doing to help.
Military car insurance requires specialised coverage for individual military needs. Forces Compare, in partnership with a dedicated broker, ensures tailored policies that address specific challenges like airside exclusions and business cover. Read the full article to learn more!
In this article, you can get the latest updates about some of the armed forces’ schemes, policies, and scholarships, such as the Disable Veterans’ Scholarship Fund and the Enhanced Learning Credits scheme.
The Forces Help to Buy Scheme helps serving military personnel borrow up to £25,000 interest-free to purchase their first home. Learn how this government-backed scheme works and how to apply here.
History was made as Captain Wild became the first female to pass the gruelling All Arms P Company. Read more about her impressive achievements and what this milestone means in this article.
The military has proven itself in commendable ways in the face of COVID-19 outbreaks, like swiftly transforming the ExCel Centre into a hospital. But what about focusing on wider MOD operations, like poor housing standards? Read more to find out.
Buford Camp in Wiltshire is in lockdown after a potential COVID-19 exposure, with the medical centre closed and self-isolation measures in place. Read more about the military’s response in this article.
The Armed Forces Pay Review Body has decided to give the Royal Navy’s elite commandos a £20,000 bonus. This is to ensure that the officers remain in service, amidst the current shortage of personnel. Read more in this article.
British troops in Kabul face dangerous levels of toxic air pollution, with no protective masks provided despite serious health risks. Learn about the troubling conditions and the impact on soldiers’ health in this article.
British soldiers deployed for mass Covid-19 testing in Merseyside are sharing hilarious reviews of their stay at Pontins holiday park. From Wi-Fi woes to humorous 5-star ratings, read the full article to explore more.
British senior military officers urge their junior colleagues to use protection during sexual intercourse. This is to curb the rise of unwanted pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Keep reading to learn more.
The UK Ministry of Defence has asked hundreds of military personnel to refund bonuses paid out to them. The ministry had unknowingly paid out these commitment bonuses to ineligible officers. Read this article to learn more.
The AFPS 75 has a tax-free lump sum of triple your pensionable salary, while the AFPS 05 has a lump sum of 25% of your final salary. Learn more about these pension schemes, including the AFPS 15, in this article.
A Royal Navy Type 23 frigate left sailors in a tough spot during maintenance, creating a messy situation. Read the full article to discover what happened aboard the ship.
A soldier’s car was vandalised with racial slurs while on leave from Cyprus. See the unblurred images and learn more about this shocking incident by reading the full article here.
Discover the best Armed Forces freebies, from 20% off at Nando’s to free travel on Manchester Metrolink and exclusive entry to top attractions like Buckingham Palace. Explore all the top deals for military personnel in our full article!
Find the complete list of BFPO civilian postcodes, including locations from the USA to Cyprus in this article. Stay informed on where you can send mail to military personnel worldwide.
