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Yesterday I visited @SSAFA Perth and Kinross's Inside Out exhibition, showcasing art by veterans in Perth and Castle Huntly Prisons. The self-tutored veterans have created impressive work which was being sold in aid of @ssafaofficial, which supports veterans in prison and their families outside.
Yesterday I visited @SSAFA Perth and Kinross's Inside Out exhibition, showcasing art by veterans in Perth and Castle Huntly Prisons. The self-tutored veterans have created impressive work which was being sold in aid of @ssafaofficial, which supports veterans in prison and their families outside.
14 hours ago
A great night at the Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards, recognising the achievements of veterans in the business world. 

It was a pleasure celebrating the remarkable talent of our community and hearing about the successes of the finalists and winners, including Professor Geri Matthews-Smith, pictured - founder and director of the Centre for Military Research, Education & Public Engagement - who was named Advocate of the Year.

Well done to all 🏆
A great night at the Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards, recognising the achievements of veterans in the business world. It was a pleasure celebrating the remarkable talent of our community and hearing about the successes of the finalists and winners, including Professor Geri Matthews-Smith, pictured - founder and director of the Centre for Military Research, Education & Public Engagement - who was named Advocate of the Year. Well done to all 🏆
3 days ago
An absolutely outstanding evening at the Mountbatten Festival of Music as a guest of @thermcharity. Highlights included the Corps of Drums playing with Iron Maiden's Niko McBain and hearing from inspiring RM and RN veterans who competed in the Invictus Games. Funds raised from these concerts go to the RMC and @rnrmcharity, which provide invaluable support for the RM and RN family.
An absolutely outstanding evening at the Mountbatten Festival of Music as a guest of @thermcharity. Highlights included the Corps of Drums playing with Iron Maiden's Niko McBain and hearing from inspiring RM and RN veterans who competed in the Invictus Games. Funds raised from these concerts go to the RMC and @rnrmcharity, which provide invaluable support for the RM and RN family.
5 days ago
#Fijian veteran Virginia shared some of the challenges of being a non-UK veteran as part of my #AnythingButUniform report and I'm sharing her video again today to mark #CommonwealthDay. 

The theme for Commonwealth Day 2024 is ‘One Resilient Common Future’, which highlights how the 56 member countries must harness their strengths collectively for a robust future.

Commonwealth Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families are crucial to the fabric of the UK military and valued members of our veteran community. Their significant contributions are an excellent example of Commonwealth members and states working together to pursue common goals and values.

I'd like to thank all non-UK members of our veteran community for their Service and their continued contribution in civilian life, and I will continue to listen to their voices and consider their specific needs in my work.
#Fijian veteran Virginia shared some of the challenges of being a non-UK veteran as part of my #AnythingButUniform report and I'm sharing her video again today to mark #CommonwealthDay. The theme for Commonwealth Day 2024 is ‘One Resilient Common Future’, which highlights how the 56 member countries must harness their strengths collectively for a robust future. Commonwealth Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families are crucial to the fabric of the UK military and valued members of our veteran community. Their significant contributions are an excellent example of Commonwealth members and states working together to pursue common goals and values. I'd like to thank all non-UK members of our veteran community for their Service and their continued contribution in civilian life, and I will continue to listen to their voices and consider their specific needs in my work.
1 week ago
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