Salute our Forces: why Armed Forces Week matters more than ever
- On June 13, 2025, the UK launched recruitment for its first Armed Forces Commissioner to support service personnel and families.
- This initiative follows a Labour manifesto promise and aims to create an independent role addressing complaints and broader military issues.
- The UK Armed Forces currently include over 136,000 full-time personnel and nearly 32,000 reservists, supported by pay rises and new military housing investments.
- Help for Heroes assisted 5,229 veterans and family members last year, a 31 percent increase, as veterans face challenges like illness, trauma, and housing needs.
- The Armed Forces Week and Day on June 28 offer a chance to recognize sacrifices and encourage community support for veterans and their families.
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Salute our Forces: why Armed Forces Week matters more than ever
In the year which marks the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan days, it’s more important than ever that we remember…
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