The Office for Veterans’ Affairs, working in partnership with Imperial War Museums (IWM), launched a project this week to record in-depth interviews with at least 40 women veterans, covering everything from why they joined up and their early training, through deployment, leadership and career progression, to family life, transition to civilian life, and what it means to identify as a veteran afterwards.
Read moreThe evaluation phase is Female Veterans Transformation Programme’s chance to properly understand the impact this programme has had; what’s worked well; what has been learnt along the way; and how the Toolkit and training can continue to make a difference long after our programme closes.
Read moreHer Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined former Wrens, serving personnel and guests at HMS Eaglet in Liverpool for the Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust (WRNS BT) Annual Presentation, to update members on its work in 2025 and to celebrate the remarkable contribution of generations of women who have served in the Naval Services .
Read moreThe Women in Defence Charter was launched to improve gender balance in the defence sector, both public and private.
Read moreThis 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 moreNew science-led performance guide for Servicewomen will transform how they train, fuel and recover for the most demanding military roles.
Read moreOn Sunday 10 May, WRAC veteran Lt Col Rowena Naile MBE set off on an amazing mission – to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats. Rowena was accompanied by a friend, Alasdair, and together they were fundraising for three charities – The Women’s Royal Army Corps Association, Dementia UK and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Read moreThe Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust (WRNS BT) recently joined residents, families, veterans and the local community in Beccles to celebrate an extraordinary milestone – a combined 302 years of life from three remarkable Second World War veterans.
Read moreA 71-year-old amputee veteran was among the women taking to the waves in North Devon as part of a surfing event designed to reconnect women from across the naval community.
Read moreThe WRAC Association brought along a group of their veterans who were treated to a trip down memory lane with a guided heritage tour around the camp and lots of time to explore the various stands and interactive exhibits.
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