🔊 Operation Herrick 🇦🇫 : 26th October will mark a profound moment of reflection as we look back on the day Camp Bastion was officially handed over by British forces in 2014, signaling the end of the UK's combat operations in Helmand Province. For over a decade, Camp Bastion stood as the beating heart of the British campaign in Afghanistan. Its handover was not just a logistical milestone, but the closing chapter of a monumental era that deeply shaped a generation of our Armed Forces. As we remember the end of this conflict, we hold closest to our hearts the extraordinary sacrifices made throughout Operation Herrick. We honor the 457 British personnel who gave their lives in service, never returning home to their families. Their names are permanently etched into our national consciousness, and their bravery will never be forgotten. We also recognize the thousands who returned with life changing physical and psychological wounds, and the enduring resilience of the families who supported them from home. To everyone who served, who sacrificed, and who stood the watch: Thank you. Your duty, courage, and camaraderie in the face of unimaginable adversity will forever be remembered. Lest we forget🌹 #OperationHerrick #CampBastion #LestWeForget

🔊Veterans: Sunday SITREP. How are you all? #VeteransMentalHealth #Talk #BrothersInArms

🔊 No Other Way: The future generation: The little girl represents Britain's children and the world they will inherit. Her question makes the political decision feel personal rather than abstract. The veteran's sacrifice: The father's beret, medals and remembrance poppy symbolise service, sacrifice and a commitment to something greater than himself. A vote for the future: His answer suggests that his political choice is about the country his daughter will grow up in, the opportunities she will have and the future he wants to leave behind. Family above politics: The father isn't presented as voting for personal gain. The emotional message is that he is thinking about someone he loves. National identity: The deep blue branding, map of Britain and Palace of Westminster imagery reinforce the themes of British identity, national pride and political change. #RestoreBritain #RestoreVeterans #NotForUsForThem

🔊 This is disgusting: Thank you, @djdegt, for bringing this to our attention. The views expressed by @ClaireHalliwel4 do not reflect those of Restore Britain or its membership. While she claims to support the party, her opinions are strictly her own. We have received nothing but respect and gratitude from @RestoreBritain, its members, followers, and the wider patriot community. Since founding this account, I have witnessed an incredibly positive shift within the Veterans Community. Restore Britain has ignited a flame in all of us, and it will continue to do so. "Together, We Will Restore Britain" #RestoreBritain #RestoreVeterans

🌹Remembrance Day Is Fast Approaching: For most, Remembrance Day is a time for a two minute silence, a proud parade, and a symbol of gratitude. But for our Veterans, it can be one of the toughest, most emotionally exhausting periods of the year. While the world pauses to look back at history, Veterans are often forced to look back at their own lives. Behind the medals, the polished boots, and the proud smiles are deeply personal memories: • The ghosts of the past: Seeing the poppies and hearing the bugles can trigger vivid memories of conflict, loss, and the friends who never made it home. • The hidden burden: For many, the quiet reverence of November brings unresolved trauma, survivor's guilt, and an overwhelming sense of grief. • The gap in understanding: It can feel incredibly isolating to stand in a crowd of civilians who respect the sacrifice but can never truly understand the cost. For a Veteran, every day is Remembrance Day. The memories don't get packed away when the banners come down. How you can support a Veteran right now: 1. Listen without prying: If a Veteran in your life wants to talk, give them your full attention. If they want to be left alone in quiet reflection, respect their space. 2. Offer practical connection: Sometimes just grabbing a coffee, checking in with a text, or buying them a drink at the local branch can mean the world. 3. Remember the living: While we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, let's make sure we actively support and lift up the heroes walking among us today. To all our Veterans and service members: I see you, I honor your strength, and I know that remembering isn't always easy. You are never alone. 🫡🇬🇧 #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #SupportOurVeterans #MentalHealthMatters #VeteransSupport