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Army veteran Brian on finding his way back from a dark place 

After being diagnosed with PTSD, and losing his wife to cancer only 5 years later, Brian was unable to cope. We helped him get his life back on track.

Brian's journey to recovery
Keith Beaumont - credit Claire Wood Photography

RBL secures thousands in benefit payments for struggling Yorkshire veteran 

RBL has helped an RAF veteran from Yorkshire to secure £9000 in unpaid benefits, rescuing him from a life of food banks and queuing for handouts.

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Marci George's Story

It’s 25 years since the ban on gay men and women serving in the Armed Forces was lifted. To mark this historic milestone Marci George tells her story.

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Anna taking part in a cycling event

RAF veteran cycles across America

Since becoming paralysed RAF veteran Anna has taken on many challenges. This year she conquered the Race Across America cycling challenge.

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Trooper Lee Buss-Blair  

Lee jumped at the chance to serve in Bosnia. “They were short of Control Signallers so that's why they wrote to me seeking volunteers.”

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Corporate charity football tournament 2019: M&S vs the Household Cavalry.

Challenge Cup 2019

The 2019 Challenge Cup at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge raised an incredible £100,000 for our Battle Back centre.

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Private Warren Howell

“When you’re there, you just react, you get fired upon and you witness ethnic cleansing, but afterwards it hits you.”

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Allen Horrigan outside the Battle Back Centre

Battle Back instructor on Pedal to Paris challenge

Army veteran Allen hadn’t cycled for years before becoming an instructor at the Battle Back Centre. Four years on he is cycling from London to Paris.

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Brigadier Anna Luedicke CBE

Anna led 30-truck convoys of aid. “It was sliding towards the edge of the cliff. I just said to the driver, ‘jump!’”

Brigadier Anna Luedicke CBE

Lt Gen Jonathon Riley CB DSO

Jonathon was in command of the 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers: “We are not leaving here till we’ve got those boys back.”

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Invictus Games: Sara’s story 

RAF veteran Sara on how RBL are supporting her to use sport as part of her recovery from a life-changing brain injury.

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Jason with his kids

How our supporters helped change the lives of a veteran and his family

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the lives of Army veteran Jason and his family were impacted. Thanks to our kind supporters, we were able to help Jason and his children.

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Dorothy and Angus Weir sat at home

Support for carers: Dorothy's story

When Dorothy became her husband’s carer, our Admiral Nurse service stepped in to provide practical advice, and emotional and psychological support.

Dorothy's story
Team UK at the Invictus Games Colchester roadshow

The road to the Invictus Games – the teams behind the team

The Invictus Games are not just about the incredible competitors but also about family and friends behind the scenes.

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Barry hugging his son

Rediscovering military camaraderie after a stroke

How we we supported Army veteran Baz in his recovery from a stroke and helped him reconnect with the Armed Forces community.

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Team UK: Gemma's Story

Gemma served for over 15 years in the Armed Forces as a Physiotherapy Officer. After a serious injury brought about a premature end to her military career, she'll be representing Team UK as Vice Captain at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Invictus Games: Gemma's Story
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