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The Ministry of Defence has introduced a new policy to allow former Armed Forces personnel who were dismissed from service on the basis of their sexuality to apply to have their medals restored.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Richard Osgood, Senior Archaeologist for the MOD’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list.
Past and present members of Strategic Command have been recognised in Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth’s New Year’s Honours List 2021 for their services to defence.
Military personnel have been recognised for their response to the Coronavirus outbreak in the New Year’s Honours list 2021 published today.
A number of armed forces personnel have been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual New Year Honours list.
General Sir Patrick Sanders, Commander Strategic Command awards Commander Commendations.
The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of service personnel within the military.
To the men who showed great bravery and made the ultimate sacrifice for us and for our values. And for that we remember them.
Ben Wallace has written an open letter to troops encouraging them to support The Royal British Legion's annual Remembrance appeal.
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same.
General Sir Patrick Sanders, Commander Strategic Command awards Commander Commendations
Defence personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual Birthday Honours List.
The UK Armed Forces led the nation in saying farewell to the Forces' Sweetheart with a series of ceremonial tributes at the funeral of Dame Vera Lynn today.
‘We Will Meet Again’ and ‘Thank You’ messages commemorate those who served during World War 2 and thank those working on the frontline during the coronavirus outbreak.
This Friday the nation will join together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
A number of members of the Armed Forces have been named in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.
With 75 days to go to the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the UK Government’s plans for the commemorations.
The Millies are awarded for inspiring individual and collective achievements from within the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force
MDP Deputy Chief Constable, Gareth Wilson, lately Chief Constable of Suffolk Constabulary, has been awarded a Queen’s Police Medal for ‘Distinguished Service’ in the New Year Honours.
113 service personnel have been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual New Year Honours list.
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