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How Becky found mental strength climbing the Himalayas

After suffering a mental breakdown in 2017, Army veteran Becky fought back and conquered the Himalayas with our help.

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Becky leaning on her bike, smiling towards the camera. She is wearing a blue Invictus Games Team UK tracksuit and is smiling at the camera. Behind her we can see a background of trees.

Invictus Games: Becky's story

Becky served in the Royal Marines Band Service for 15 years as a musician. The Invictus Games Düsseldorf have played a crucial role in reigniting her love for sports.

Becky's Invictus Games journey
Dean Stott

Dean's story

When Dean left the military he wasn’t awarded compensation he was entitled to. It took five years to win the case, which he finally did with our help.

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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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British soldier reading for relaxation at jungle base during WWII Burma campaign

Letters from the Far East

Letters brought comfort to many. For some soldiers communication was easy but for soldiers from India it was not straightforward.

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Veteran Andy competing in the Invictus Games trials

World record holder gets RBL support for compensation claim

After his medical discharge, Andy reached out to RBL for assistance navigating the complex paperwork and compensation claims process.

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Charlie is wearing his Team UK Invictus Games navy t-shirt. He is taking a selfie and smiling. He is standing inside a leisure centre and behind him we can see a swimming pool.

Invictus Games: Charlie’s story     

After a serious cycling accident ended his military career, we helped Charlie rebuild his confidence and reconnect with fellow veterans through the Invictus Games.

Charlie's Invictus Games journey
Joe and Megan with friends at the Invictus Games

How Megan found a vital support network through RBL

Having become a carer for her partner Joe at just 25, Megan is still coming to terms with the challenges they are facing.

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Matthew Trigg playing wheelchair rugby, wearing a red Team UK t-shirt

Invictus Games: Matthew's Story

Army veteran Matthew suffered a life-altering injury whilst serving. The Invictus Games have allowed him to set new goals, showing him that no obstacle is insurmountable.

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Olga Hopkins VE Day Story

lga Hopkins, who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War, reflects with pride on her service and recalls how she celebrated the announcement of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 80 years ago.

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Alan Kennett VE Day Story

Second World War veteran Alan Kennett, landed in Normandy as part of D-Day operations. Today he looks back on how he celebrated the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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A woman photographed in motion in a wheelchair during a wheelchair basketball game. She is wearing a navy t-shirt that has the RBL logo on one side and Team UK written on the other side, and black shorts and white trainers.

Invictus Games: Tilly’s story  

Tilly talks about her time in the British Army, her sports recovery journey and eventually her selection for Invictus Games Düsseldorf.

Tilly's Invictus Games journey
Pat Owtram

Pat's story

Pat Owtram joined the WRNS at 18, listening to and translated enemy communications, while she and her sister feared for their father who was a prisoner of war.

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Invictus Games: Amanda’s story 

Amanda talks about her time as a GP in the Armed Forces, her battle with lung cancer and her selection for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf.

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Leon Parker

Leon's story

Leon served in the Army for four-and-a-half years, but when he left service, he was unable to find a job and ended up homeless until the Legion stepped in.

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Invictus Games: Rach's story

Rach talks about her recovery journey starting at the RBL Battle Back Centre, all the way to the Invictus Games in Sydney and The Hague.

Rach Williamson's Invictus Games Journey
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