This guide brings together military research, scientific evidence and practical experience to help servicewomen prepare for the physical demands of arduous training and selection courses. It provides clear, accessible information that can be used well in advance of a course to support effective preparation and improve readiness.
Read moreOn Tuesday 30 June the shared-reading charity that supports military families was thrilled to return to the same school, with the same author, where it began its activities 15 years ago.
Read moreScotty’s, the military bereavement charity, has strengthened its Board of Trustees with the appointment of Martin Douglass and Nikki Douglass, bringing extensive Defence, leadership and operational expertise to support the charity’s next phase of growth.
Read moreThis interactive online session, which is free of charge will highlight The Ripple Pond’s work with families of Armed Forces personnel and veterans that are caring for a loved one with a service attributable psychological or physical injury.
Read moreThe Armed Forces Community Awards at Soldiering On have today unveiled their 2026 finalists, celebrating individuals, organisations and initiatives whose commitment and impact continue to strengthen the Armed Forces community across the UK and increase the connections within UK Society.
Read moreTo celebrate the National Year of Reading, the launch of Armed Forces Week in Aldershot, and the 15th anniversary of Aldershot-founded book charity Reading Force, the charity is delighted to offer a community shared-read and special event with Meg Rosoff.
Read moreThe tri-service charity has embraced the National Year of Reading which encourages children and adults across the UK to ‘Go All In’ with their reading. The idea – whatever you’re into, read into it!
Read moreAfter leaving school at 18, Jacob knew university wasn’t the route he wanted to pursue, instead an apprenticeship where he could gain real-world experience whilst making a real difference to people’s lives – enter the RAF Personal Support and Social Work service (PS&SWS) at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreBFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has appointed Adam Waters as Director of AI Culture and Gaming, where he will lead two strategic areas of the business, with a focus on gaming alongside the organisation’s AI capability and remains part of the senior leadership team.
Read moreThe Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF), a tri-service group for serving personnel, reservists and their families who have a child or adult immediate family member with an additional need or disability, hosted its spring event at the Gordon Messenger Centre in Lympstone.
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