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The end of WW2 didn’t result in the immediate end of service for millions of British and Commonwealth troops.
The Forces Media Academy offers a free, full-time one year Creative Media Production Course to help you forge a successful career in the media industry.
Our best practice guides explore the challenges faced by the Armed Forces community and share examples of good practice from across England and Wales.
If you're a serving member of the UK Armed Forces, regular or reserve you can register as a Military Member of the Legion for free.
Finding a job can be one of the hardest parts of leaving the Armed Forces, but we can help you to gain financial assistance to help you find suitable work.
Volunteer and work directly with the people we support in one of our Pop In centres, Care Homes or visit people in their homes.
Veteran Gary Bowman was at risk of homelessness, but with our help he’s now got his own flat.
Like most organisations, the Legion is feeling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Please support our appeal so we can continue to support the Armed Forces community.
Our Plan for London 2020 highlights issues that we hope the next Mayor of London will address for the Armed Forces community.
This year's Manchester Poppy Day has sadly been cancelled because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Legion can provide information, advice and direct support to members of the Armed Forces when dealing with issues including housing and separation.
Due to Covid-19, many of our volunteers are unable to help at this year's Poppy Appeal. We need your help to distribute poppies to your friends and neighbours to ensure we can continue to support our Armed Forces community.
Despite the vital role of Commonwealth forces in WW2, many of the contributions of the men and women from those nations remains unknown or ignored.
Bill Harrison flew Beaufighters during the Second World War. He talks about crash landing, taking fire, and the comrades he lost.
The gravestones of the first and last British soldiers to be killed in WWI sit opposite each other in the St Symphorien military cemetery in Belgium.
Margaret Wadsworth has been named ITV Fundraiser of the Year after raising almost £1 million for the Legion.
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