Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Official Twitter account of the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

Great news! Mid & East Antrim Council has approved discounted leisure access for veterans, serving Armed Forces personnel and frontline emergency workers. 👏

MEA: https://t.co/4hRlH9JLO9

ANBC: https://t.co/VbW43DI3he

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

On Wednesday, Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone met Neil Thomas, Head of VALOUR, to discuss Northern Ireland’s distinct veterans landscape and improving access to welfare support. We look forward to continued collaboration for our veteran community.

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

Yesterday, the NI Veterans Commissioner and Operation Banner veterans met Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant MP in Belfast to discuss the Troubles Bill. Veterans shared powerful testimony about the lasting impact on them and their families. A sobering and constructive meeting.

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

🌟 Know an outstanding veteran, reservist, volunteer or organisation? Nominate them for the Northern Ireland Veterans Awards 2026!

⏰ Nominations close 15 August at midnight.

Nominate today: https://t.co/Ii1Gh4XAjn

#NIVeteransAwards #Veterans #NorthernIreland

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

The Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Office is proud to sponsor the Channing Day Inspiration of the Year Award at the #NIVeteransAwards.

Nominations close 15 August. Every nomination counts.

Nominate an inspiring veteran today: https://t.co/S2SgtHJb9Y

#Veterans #NI

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

Proud to present £4,000 to @AirAmbulanceNI 🚁 & £4,000 to the Somme Association 🪖from our Somme 110 fundraising sponsored walk, (8K total). Two amazing local charities.

Thank you to everyone who supported us, to honour the legacy of those who served & support life saving care.

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

In this short video, @niveteranscomm reflects from France, where he attended commemorative events marking the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

We honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and remember those who never returned.

Lest We Forget.

#Somme110

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

The Girl She Never Forgot

While serving in Afghanistan, Gillian helped save a young girl's badly injured arm. Months later, near the end of her tour, she saw her again. A powerful reminder of the impact military medics can make.

Listen here:
🎙️ https://t.co/WOqPc4QuWz

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

Yesterday, the NIVCO was honoured to attend commemorative services across NI, remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

From Armagh to Knockagh and Kells, we must never forget those who secured the freedoms we enjoy today.

We will remember them

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

This Armed Forces Day, serving personnel & veterans can enjoy a FREE breakfast at participating Tesco Cafés on Sunday 28 June by showing a valid MOD90, Veteran’s or Defence Discount Service card. 🍳☕

📍 Find your nearest: https://t.co/9HcIp83FUg

#ArmedForcesDay #ThankYou

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

📢 The latest Northern Ireland Veterans Newsletter is out now!

Read the latest stories and highlights from across the veteran community in Northern Ireland.

📖 https://t.co/Sw7zO8ukjn

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

Just Doing Her Job
When deployed to Iraq, Gillian helped ensure fallen soldiers were treated with dignity. A question, whether a casualty sharing her surname was a relative, has stayed with her since.
🎙️ Full episode now live: https://t.co/gwIYcGtdFq⁠�

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

The NIVCO team, alongside NI Veterans’ Champions & DRM RFCA NI, attended the Armed Forces Covenant Conference. @niveteranscomm delivered a keynote on NI’s progress, reinforcing the Covenant is about preventing disadvantage, not creating advantage, for the Armed Forces community.

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

Yesterday, the @niveteranscomm attended the Armed Forces Day Flag Raising at Craigavon Civic Centre. As we mark #ArmedForcesWeek, we thank all who have served, our veterans, reservists, service families, & those serving today. Your dedication and sacrifice are deeply appreciated.

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

We’re pleased to share that Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone has been reappointed for a further three-year term.

Thank you to everyone who continues to champion and support our veteran community.

https://t.co/rW2cTpUjU9

#Veterans #SupportingVeterans

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

Tomorrow we proudly celebrate Armed Forces Day 💂‍♀️

Join the celebrations in Coleraine for military displays, family activities, local food & craft stalls, plus the RAF Falcons 🪂, a Gun Salute 🫡 and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight ✈️.

See the programme below 👇

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

A Life That Matters

Rab Hunter wants to be remembered by helping others. After overcoming his own challenges, he’s determined to support veterans and anyone who finds themselves in a similar place.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode now: https://t.co/W5vhDVqBk6

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Yesterday, the NI Veterans Commissioner, David Johnstone, joined @RFCANI colleagues, before the Executive Office Committee to discuss the Armed Forces Covenant, highlighting progress since its adoption in November 2025.

Watch from 1:48:00: https://t.co/gd3GdyC0gk

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

Statement from Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone regarding the resignation of Al Carns MP as Armed Forces Minister.

[Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland @niveteranscomm]

This morning our Head of Office, Alan Murphy, met with Archie Roulston from South and East Tyrone Welfare Support, who kindly donated to the Somme 110 Walk.

Since 2007, they have supported veterans & their families across South and East Tyrone.

We are grateful for their support