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Armed Forces discount card launched in time for Christmas

A brand new discount card, exclusively for members of the Armed Forces, their families and veterans, will be rolled out next week in time for money off Christmas gifts and everyday items, Defence Minister Mark Francois confirmed today.

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The Army’s Principal Personnel Officer talks about his role

By Sharon Black

The Adjutant General, Lieutenant General Sir Mark Mans, talks to Ian Carr about future challenges and the importance of supporting Service personnel and their families.

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Afghan police engage with youngsters in Helmand

By Sharon Black

The first Afghan Police community engagement event for youngsters and their families has attracted more than 200 children in an area once considered a stronghold of the insurgency in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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Four more Armed Forces Community Covenants signed in West Midlands

By Sharon Black

The Army in the West Midlands has strengthened its links with four more local authorities to benefit those communities and Service personnel and their families.

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Communities are getting behind Armed Forces Covenant

By Sharon Black

Communities across the country are getting behind the Armed Forces Covenant to improve the lives of Service personnel and their families.

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Transforming Service family homes in Hounslow

By Sharon Black

Service personnel and their families in Hounslow, West London are settling into newly refurbished homes delivered by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) as part of an ongoing £7.8 million upgrade project.

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Armed Forces online mental health forum launched

By Sharon Black

When it comes to dealing with mental health issues, UK Service personnel, veterans and their families now have access to specialised online help and support.

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Dambusters arrive home from Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

There were emotional scenes at RAF Lossiemouth this week as the 13 crews and 110 engineers of 617 Squadron, ‘The Dambusters’, were welcomed home from Afghanistan by their families and friends.