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Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
Londoners have come together today to support the Armed Forces community.
Serving personnel, veterans, Ministers and members of the public marked #LondonPoppyDay, raising vital funds for @PoppyLegion while remembering the service and sacrifice of generations past and present.
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
We are delighted to welcome Fiji as the newest member of the Invictus Community of Nations, continuing the growth of our international movement united by a commitment to the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans through sport.
We are also excited to reveal that Fiji will be competing at the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027!
We look forward to welcoming Fiji into the Invictus Movement and extending the rehabilitative power of sport to those who need it.
Full story here: invictusgamesfoundation.org/…
Secretary of Defence Wes Streeting urges veterans affected by the LGBT Ban between 1967 and 2000 to apply for financial and non-financial recognition.
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/w…
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Apply at: gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
"Our veterans fear that remembering Afghanistan will be forgotten"🗣️
🌹Several hundred veterans, along with loved ones, gathered in front of the Bastion Memorial to remember those lost and still suffering after Britain's 20-year campaign in Afghanistan🔗forcesnews.com/heritage/reme…
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
Be part of the Invictus Games @Birmingham2027!
The Armed Forces community will be at the heart of the games next year and tickets are now on sale.
Join us in Birmingham: invictusgames.seetickets.com…
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
The wait is nearly over!
We've had lots of questions about volunteering at Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, so we're excited to share that applications open on 28 October.
Get all the info: invictusgames2027.org/volunt…
✨More than a volunteer. Part of something meaningful.
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Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
Hello folks, if you were affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban between 1967 and 2000, you can apply for the Financial Recognition Scheme and other forms of recognition. 👇
Find out what’s available and take the first step: gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
50 days to go.
If you were affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban 1967-2000 you can apply for the Financial Recognition Scheme and other forms of recognition.
Apply by 12 December 2026.
gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
#LGBTBan #ArmedForcesGayBan #YouDeserveRecognition
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Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
Tickets for the #InvictusGames Birmingham 2027 are on sale now!
From 10 to 17 July 2027, Birmingham will welcome the international Invictus Community for a celebration of sport, you need to be there to experience the Invictus Spirit and see first hand the impact of sport on recovery.
With adult tickets starting at £10 for a Festival Pass, £15 for a Sports Session Ticket and £27 for a Ceremony Ticket, alongside concession pricing, there are options to suit everyone.
Get your tickets now via the Birmingham 2027 website here: invictusgames.seetickets.com…
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
This morning Pte Katie Brazier presented a special poppy to Ivy, the Royal British Legion’s youngest poppy seller.
Thank you Ivy, and all those supporting the Poppy Appeal!
By wearing a poppy you support veterans and remember those who died serving their country.
@PoppyLegion
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
Honoured to attend the Speaker’s Black History Month Reception and welcome service personnel to Parliament.
Representation matters. As the former Chair of the RAF Ethnic Minority Network, I am always proud to see former colleagues engaging with BHM and our Parliament. ❤️
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
Our Armed Forces personnel give so much in service to our country. When they leave service, accessing support should be simple.
That's why I was pleased to highlight investment in new VALOUR veteran support centres yesterday, with more locations to be announced soon. 👇
Your questions answered!
Minister for Veterans and People Calvin Bailey sits down with Northern Ireland veteran Jonny Ball to find out how the changes to The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill strengthen protections for veterans.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CgRAFr…
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
💂 The Princess Royal attended a rededication of The Guards Memorial at Horse Guards in London to commemorate 100 years since the memorial was unveiled.
The memorial stands today to commemorate the First World War and Second World War and the 14,600 men who never came home.
At the memorial, Her Royal Highness also met 100-year-old John Barber who served in the Irish Guards from 1944 to 1948 and is the same age as the memorial.
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
5 facts about Veteran Cards 👇
1. The HM Armed Forces Veteran Card lets you prove you served in the UK armed forces
2. You can use it to access discounts at attractions, restaurants and shops
3. It can help you and your family access employment, healthcare and housing support
4. It can make travel cheaper with discounted schemes like the Veterans Railcard
5. You can add a digital version to your phone using the GOV.UK One Login app
Find out more at gov.uk/veteran-card
Want to know what’s happening with the Troubles Bill? Northern Ireland veteran @jonnyball79 speaks to the Minister for Veterans and People @CalvinBailey to learn how it's helping families find answers, ensure justice can run its course, and strengthen protections for veterans.
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
Next year will mark 45 years since British forces liberated the Falkland Islands. For some of those veterans who fought in that conflict, this may be one of the last major anniversaries they see.
We have confirmed that commemorations will take place on the islands to mark the anniversary, honouring those who paid the ultimate price for the freedom of the Falkland Islanders.
What do you want to know about the latest on the Troubles Bill? Minister for Veterans and People @CalvinBailey will sit down with @jonnyball79, a Northern Ireland veteran and host of Veterans In Politics to answer the most asked. We’ll drop the interview next week.
Office for Veterans' Affairs retweeted
Celebrating visibility. Championing inclusion. Inspiring change. 🏳️🌈
The LGBTQ+ Defence Awards celebrate the people and initiatives making a real difference across the Armed Forces and wider defence industry.
But there’s still work to be done. 70% of LGBTQ+ professionals say they have no LGBTQ+ role models to look up to at work.
Visibility matters. Seeing people succeed while being their authentic selves can help others feel safer, more supported and empowered to do the same.
From outstanding leaders to rising stars and initiatives driving inclusion, this year’s awards shine a spotlight on those helping create a more inclusive future for everyone.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! 👏
#LGBTQDefenceAwards