RAF Red Arrows to fly over Pride in London
The Red Arrows will fly over Pride in London for the first time at this year’s parade in a show of support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and LGBT Armed Forces personnel.
Top results for Royal Navy and Army in Stonewall employers list
The Royal Navy has been named in the UK’s top 10 gay-friendly employers by Stonewall, just 16 years after LGB personnel were allowed to serve openly in the military.
Defence in the media: 20 October 2015
Amongst the focus on the Chinese State visit, The Sun has reported on its front page that Navy veterans are calling for medallic recognition for a rescue mission on the Yangtze in 1949.
Minister joins MOD Stonewall allies
Minister for the Armed Forces, Penny Mordaunt, has joined colleagues from across Defence in becoming a Stonewall ally.
Senior military officers support London Pride
The three most senior warrant officers from the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF attended the UK’s biggest LGBT pride event in London for the first time, supporting more than 200 defence personnel taking part in the parade.
Defence in the Media: 10 June 2015
Sky News claims it has proof that Russian soldiers are fighting in Ukraine, despite Vladimir Putin’s denials, and RAF Typhoon jets intercept two unknown aircraft on a mission over the Baltic Sea.
"In the Army today, you can be yourself"
As the Republic of Ireland votes to legalise same-sex marriage in a historic referendum, Commander Land Forces (CLF) Lieutenant General James Everard writes about the Army's latest LGBT conference.