Defence in the Media: 17 March 2016
Leading Defence news today are reports that Libor funding will benefit many military charities and continued coverage of the inquest into the death of Private Cheryl James. Meanwhile, the Irish...
Defence in the media: 13 March 2016
...also suggests that 15 members of the British Special Forces are working in an advisory role to help the government. IMAGE OF THE DAY An international, multi-service team led by...
Defence in the Media: 1 March
...that around 60 veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos during their time in service will benefit. An editorial in the paper welcomes the news, saying it is...
Defence in the media: 11 February 2016
...to help stem the flow of refugees coming into Europe. It is reported that the alliance is considering a request from Turkey and Germany for ships from Nato countries to...
Defence in the media: 18 January 2016
...is due to service, through the War Pensions Scheme and Armed Forces occupational pensions schemes. We are clear that veterans should receive fair treatment following service and we are absolutely...
Defence in the Media: 16 December 2015
...personnel benefit from our ‘triple lock’ commitment when receiving their state pension. The War Pension is a compensation payment and, like other public service schemes, is annually uprated in line...
Defence in the media: 9 October 2015
...on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. A team of Royal Navy clearance divers have taken part in NATO Exercise Northern Challenge in Keflavik, Iceland....
'Heroes' gather for George Cross and Medal commemoration
...of danger, often at great risk to their own lives. They represent the best of Britain by selflessly defending our people, both at home and abroad. George Cross and Medal...
RAF veteran receives medals - 75 years on from Battle of Britain
...of war camps in Italy, Austria and Germany, during which time he was promoted from Sergeant Warrant Officer. He recalled the boosting food parcels, concert parties and escape plans as...
Defence in the media: 16 August 2015
...British Legion. The poem was famously turned into a song in the early 20th century and was a favourite marching tune for many who served in the 14th Army in...