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British troops at jungle base relaxing during break in Burma campaign action

Entertainment for troops

An essential part of maintaining morale was keeping troops entertained. Most units had a joker, and larger units would stage pantomimes.

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Information and support for the LGBTQIA+ Armed Forces community

Learn about the Pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the UK Armed Forces and explore resources, guidance, and support for LGBTQ+ service members and veterans.

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British Army Lynx helicopter lifts off from desert base during Gulf War

The Gulf War

The Gulf War, fought from 1990 to 1991, saw the largest use of British troops in one deployment since the Second World War.

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Gilbert Bradley photo with his collection of letters

The secret WW2 love letters between two men

Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher fell in love before the start of WW2; but when Gilbert joined the army their relationship survived through letters.

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Debt management plan

Find guidance on dealing with debt, including free online resources, repayment plans and available support services.

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Charity Raffle

Tickets are just £1 each and the money raised will help us to support some of the most vulnerable in our society. Play Now.

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Volunteer at National Memorial Arboretum

Volunteer at the National Memorial Arboretum

With 150 acres, over 300 memorials and an abundance of wildlife, there are a variety of volunteering roles at the National Memorial Arboretum. Learn more about the volunteering roles at the NMA, and find the application to apply on the Arboretum website.

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100 years of supporting veterans into work

In our Centenary year we look at how we have supported ex-Servicemen into work for the last 100 years, and how we continue to support them today.

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Women at War

Discover how the role of women in the Armed Forces has developed over the last 100 years and learn more about the women who pushed the boundaries.

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Poppy Walk London

Come together this Poppy Appeal as we share treasured memories and personal reflections on a 3km family-friendly walk.

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Four friends rowed the Atlantic for The Legion

Four friend took on the epic 3,000-mile Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge to raise money for the Legion.

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Get involved in Tribute Ink

Find out how you can get involved in Tribute Ink by exploring the online exhibition or sharing your own personal stories.

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Veteran Tim Mackareth in his blacksmith workshop

Forces to forge – How Tim became a blacksmith

After Tim Mackereth completed 22 years of service, he turned to us for support starting up his own blacksmith business.

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Noreen Riols during a BBC broadcast with Colonel Buckmaster, Terry Kilmartin and Margaret Lerick

Memoirs from Churchill's Secret Army

Spies, Polish countesses and the legendary Colonel Buckmaster, Noreen Riols recalls her memories of the Secret Army.

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Starting again after the military

Nicholas Bennion is from the Pacific Islands of the island of Fiji. He joined the British Army in 2000 leaving his home and moving 9,800 miles to the UK.

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