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We provide lifelong support to the Armed Forces community. We also lead the nation in Remembrance and run the #PoppyAppeal. Tweets monitored Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm.

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“Finding a job that gave me a sense of pride and competing in the Invictus Games allowed my boys to see me walking with my head held high.” After a medical discharge, Army veteran Liam faced many challenges. With RBL’s help, his children watched him overcome them.

“Finding a job that gave me a sense of pride and competing in the Invictus Games allowed my boys to see me walking with my head held high.” After a medical discharge, Army veteran Liam faced many challenges. With RBL’s help, his children watched him overcome them.
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Today marks 85 years since the sinking of HMT Lancastria – the worst maritime disaster in British history. Over 3,500 lives were lost when the ship was bombed and sank during the evacuation from France. We remember the lives lost and the courage and sacrifice of those who served.

Today marks 85 years since the sinking of HMT Lancastria – the worst maritime disaster in British history. Over 3,500 lives were lost when the ship was bombed and sank during the evacuation from France.
We remember the lives lost and the courage and sacrifice of those who served.
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On 15 August, we’re hosting a Service of Remembrance to commemorate VJ Day 80 at the @‌Nat_Mem_Arb. Veterans who contributed to the campaigns in the Far East and the Pacific, or their families on their behalf, can register to join the commemorations here: spklr.io/VJDay80-X

On 15 August, we’re hosting a Service of Remembrance to commemorate VJ Day 80 at the @‌Nat_Mem_Arb.

Veterans who contributed to the campaigns in the Far East and the Pacific, or their families on their behalf, can register to join the commemorations here: spklr.io/VJDay80-X
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It’s almost Armed Forces Week, and we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’ve served, have family in the military or simply want to show your support - share your thoughts with us in the comments below. #ArmedForcesWeek #ArmedForcesCommunity

It’s almost Armed Forces Week, and we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’ve served, have family in the military or simply want to show your support - share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

#ArmedForcesWeek #ArmedForcesCommunity
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RAF veteran Wayne moved from Barbados to the UK aged 8, joining his Windrush-generation parents. Like so many others who came to Britain then, he made significant contributions, rising through the ranks and breaking barriers as the first black Warrant Officer to complete IOT.

RAF veteran Wayne moved from Barbados to the UK aged 8, joining his Windrush-generation parents. Like so many others who came to Britain then, he made significant contributions, rising through the ranks and breaking barriers as the first black Warrant Officer to complete IOT.
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Today marks the start of #ArmedForcesWeek 📆 But do you know how many people there are in our Armed Forces community, right here in the UK? #RoyalBritishLegion #ArmedForces

Today marks the start of #ArmedForcesWeek 📆

But do you know how many people there are in our Armed Forces community, right here in the UK?

#RoyalBritishLegion #ArmedForces
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We welcome today's announcement by the UK Govt of the first VALOUR pilot programme, which will be launched in the North West of England – a major step forward to make a meaningful difference to the Armed Forces community. Read more about it here: gov.uk/government/new…

We welcome today's announcement by the UK Govt of the first VALOUR pilot programme, which will be launched in the North West of England – a major step forward to make a meaningful difference to the Armed Forces community.

Read more about it here: gov.uk/government/new…
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Today is Armed Forces Day – a chance to say thank you to all those serving. From peacekeeping to humanitarian aid and emergency response, their work protects us at home and abroad. Their service and sacrifice must never be forgotten.

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Last call for veterans to register for event marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August 2025 at National Memorial Arboretum. Registration closes Monday 30 June: spklr.io/VJDay80-X

Last call for veterans to register for event marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August 2025 at <a href="/Nat_Mem_Arb/">National Memorial Arboretum</a>.

Registration closes Monday 30 June: spklr.io/VJDay80-X
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“It’s changed my life.” Army veteran, Paul, developed a spinal condition that left him with very limited mobility to do many of the things he loved. Thanks to our support, we were able to fund his mobility scooter and get him back on the moors with his dogs.

“It’s changed my life.”

Army veteran, Paul, developed a spinal condition that left him with very limited mobility to do many of the things he loved.

Thanks to our support, we were able to fund his mobility scooter and get him back on the moors with his dogs.
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We’re saddened to share that Donald Rose, the UK’s oldest WWII veteran, has passed away at 110. A sniper with the Queen’s Royal Regiment, he served in North Africa, survived D-Day, and helped liberate Bergen-Belsen. His legacy and sacrifice will not be forgotten ❤️

We’re saddened to share that Donald Rose, the UK’s oldest WWII veteran, has passed away at 110.

A sniper with the Queen’s Royal Regiment, he served in North Africa, survived D-Day, and helped liberate Bergen-Belsen.

His legacy and sacrifice will not be forgotten ❤️
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On 15 August, we will mark VJ Day 80 with a National Commemorative Event at the National Memorial Arboretum. Please join us for the national two-minute silence, and help us pay tribute to all those who fought and died during WW2 in the Far East. Find out more ⬇️ spklr.io/VJDay80-X

On 15 August, we will mark VJ Day 80 with a National Commemorative Event at the <a href="/Nat_Mem_Arb/">National Memorial Arboretum</a>.

Please join us for the national two-minute silence, and help us pay tribute to all those who fought and died during WW2 in the Far East.

Find out more ⬇️

spklr.io/VJDay80-X