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8 December 2017

Soldiering On Awards

Army, Awards, Courses, Employment, Events, Media, mentoring, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Awards Judges have reviewed the nominations for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards.

The Soldiering On Awards independent panel have deliberated over the many nominations received across 12 Awards categories including 3 new business awards in partnership with X-Forces.

Soldiering On Awards President and Co-Chair of Judges General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL said, “The Soldiering On Awards enable all areas of our community to come together and recognise outstanding achievements in support of the Armed Forces Community. What a privilege to have judged the Awards winners from such a rich list of nominations – all winners in their own way!”

8 December 2017

Officers' Association

Army, Benevolence, Courses, Employment, Marines, Media, Navy, NHS, Officers, RAF, Regional, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Wiltshire Based Veteran Leads New Campaign to Highlight OA’s Work

Bryony Fuller, one of the first female officers to graduate from RAF College Cranwell, is leading a new campaign encouraging Service leavers and their dependants to contact the OA for assistance should they need advice or financial help.

The Wiltshire based former officer broke her neck, back and spinal cord after she fell down the stairs, an accident that left her paralysed on the floor for 30 hours. Bryony spent 12 weeks in the Intensive Care Unit followed by nine months recovering on a spinal injury ward.

8 December 2017

Officers' Association, SSVC

Army, Career, Courses, Employment, Marines, Media, Navy, NHS, Officers, RAF, Regional, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Interview with Sophie Maynard, Forces Media Academy Student

The OA spoke to Sophie Maynard about studying Creative Media Production.

Tell me about your Service history
I joined the Royal Navy in November 2014, and became a Warfare Officer. I left as a Sub Lieutenant in October 2017.

What is the Forces Media Academy?
The Academy is for Service leavers and veterans wanting to work in the media, including television, film, radio, digital and marketing. It launched in September 2017 and offers a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production.

8 December 2017

Officers' Association

Army, Career, Courses, Employment, Officers, RAF, Regional, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Career Consultant Becomes Army Reserve Officer

Graeme Taylor, a freelance career consultant for the OA, recently commissioned.

Graeme had a long career in the Army as a Royal Engineer. In the latter part of his regular career he focused on outdoor education and performance coaching, before leaving to start his own business as an executive coach and management consultant. Graeme has worked with many high profile organisations, including Ernst & Young, Carillion, Ministry of Defence, NHS and the Home Office.

8 December 2017

Officers' Association

Army, Career, Courses, Employment, Marines, Navy, NHS, Officers, RAF, Regional, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

12th December 2017: Officers’ Association Employment Symposium – London

The OA Employment Symposium – London – 12th December 2017 is now SOLD OUT!
We have a waiting list in case we have any cancelations – But don’t worry, We will also be live streaming on Facebook some of the break out sessions and main talks taking place in the auditorium throughout the day.
Join us for our national Employment Symposium at Deloitte HQ, London, on Tuesday 12th December 2017.

7 December 2017

Deptherapy

Challenge, Health, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Sport, Transition, Veterans

Deptherapy is pleased to announce two major expeditions 2018 together with the team selection for each expedition

The first to Roots Red Sea in Egypt is the largest expedition to date and is aimed at new divers who will undertake their PADI Open Water courses and also a number of divers who are part of the Deptherapy continuing education programme.

In August the charity undertakes its most challenging expedition, thus far, by taking 14 WIS veterans to dive Chuuk Lagoon, widely regarded as the best wreck diving site in the world. The selection process has been rigorous and based on diving ability and commitment to personal development through the continuing education programme.

4 December 2017

Veterans Scotland

Housing, Remembrance, Scotland, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Veterans Scotland Newsletter

Follow this link for all the latest news from Veterans Scotland.

1 December 2017

Soldiering On Awards

Army, Awards, Courses, Employment, Events, Media, mentoring, Navy, RAF, Remembrance, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Soldiering On Awards judging panel met on 22nd November to review nominations

The judges have deliberated on 22nd November to decide upon the shortlist of this years Soldiering On Awards Finalists. Look out for next week’s Cobseo news for full details regarding our illustrious independent panel of judges, the Finalists categories and further updates regarding the announcement of Finalists which will take place on the 10th January 2018.

1 December 2017

Royal Air Force Families Federation

Children, Families, RAF, Royal Air Force, Transition, Welfare

RAF Families Federation – Weekly Newsletter

Follow this link to all the latest news from the RAF Families Federation.

1 December 2017

Forces in Mind Trust

Families, Health, Mental Health, Research, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

Request for Expression of Interest from Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT)

The Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) is requesting Expressions of Interest for ‘The mental health needs of serving and ex-Service personnel: A review of the latest evidence and key stakeholder perspectives’.

FiMT wishes to commission a documented, systematic review of relevant high-quality literature on the current scientific environment and changes and gaps in evidence concerning the field of serving and ex-Service personnel’s (and their families’) mental health.

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