Offploy (Veterans)

Working to get veterans who are ex-offenders back into sustained employment. See our main account @offploy

[Dr Helen Fry | WWII Historian @DrHelenFry]

Sir Ken Adam’s visionary designs forever changed the look of spy thrillers and science fiction cinema.

Yet his own real-life story during WW2 was every bit as extraordinary.

Fleeing Nazi Germany as a young Jewish refugee, he became a fighter pilot in the British RAF:
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[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

George Spencer served through some of the defining moments of WW2, including D-Day aboard HMS Nelson, before dedicating four decades to the Royal Navy. ⚓ ❤️

As he celebrates his 100th birthday, his service and commitment continue to inspire generations.

Join us in wishing him a happy birthday!

https://t.co/p2HEqYZLHT

[Commonwealth War Graves @CWGC]

Commemoration is at the core of what we do. It is a throughline that links us all in a common, shared history. It asks generations to interact, remember, and interpret the past.

Discover why commemoration of the war dead still matters today by leading our lastest blog.

[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

We’re incredibly grateful for your service and honoured to share your photos. 🇬🇧

Photos sent by Lorna, Lee, Julie, Philip, Trevor, Neil, Steve and Ken

[Veterans Month 🇬🇧 @MonthVeterans]

🇬🇧 Veterans Month launches today

An initiative by The @VETERANSCHARITY celebrating the achievements of UK veterans from Prime Ministers to Olympians to NHS staff & farmers.

On March 4th we invite you to march forth with us!

Follow along all month.

#VeteransMonth

[Red Arrows @rafredarrows]

Let’s celebrate 50 years since Concorde’s first commercial flight in January 1976 with these wonderful archive images - always a magic aviation moment when the Red Arrows were able to join the supersonic legend in the skies.

#RedArrows | #Concorde | #Aviation

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

For over 100 years, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has stood at the heart of the National Service of Remembrance. 
 
This Sunday at 11am, we join the nation in pausing to honour those who gave everything. 
 
To remember. To respect. To never forget.

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

To those who have served in our Armed Forces, and to those who continue to do so, as a nation today we give our thanks, we pay our respects and we strive to serve you as you have served us.

#LestWeForget

[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

Today, we pause to honour the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to freedom will never be forgotten.

As we observe the silence, we remember not only those who fell in battle, but all who continue to bear the unseen wounds of service.

We will remember them. 🌹

[The Poppy Factory @PoppyFactory]

Our dedicated team are once again busy preparing the Field of Remembrance at @wabbey, open to all from Friday. We're proud that this year's Field features several new plots including those representing @fightingwpride and our partner charity @ArmyBenFund

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

📸 The Chief of the Defence Staff @UKCDS_MOD out supporting the @PoppyLegion Poppy Appeal this morning.

We wear the poppy to remember all who served, and to support our veterans and their families.

Their legacy of service and dedication lives on in today's Armed Forces.

#Remembrance

[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

Sam served three tours in Afghanistan and faced post-traumatic stress after leaving the military. Tragically, he took his own life last year at just 36.

Morgan House will now stand as his legacy, offering a safe, supportive space for veterans to receive care, counselling, and community.

We’re proud to have provided a Veterans’ Foundation grant to Healthier Heroes CIC, helping make Morgan House possible. 💙

Source: BBC News

[The Veterans Charity @VETERANSCHARITY]

🎉 This Weekend Only and starting NOW! 🎟️

Tickets for The Veterans Charity Ball are just £40 per person!!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fabulous food, glitz and glamour, great entertainment and making a difference, together!

👉 Get your tickets now at: https://t.co/z5TTpuNIJL and use discount code 'VC10' to save £10 on each ticket bought before midnight on Sunday!

#TheVeteransCharity #CharityBall #SupportOurVeterans #WeekendDeal #fundraising #bethedifference

[Royal Air Force @RoyalAirForce]

Our final Lives Remembered for #VJDay80 include Squadron Leader Hibbert, Corporal Davis and Leading Aircraftsman Clarke - members of the RAF family whose courage made VJ Day possible.

Read their stories at: https://t.co/nzGHQGnNLv #LestWeForget

[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

At 101, D-Day veteran Tony Bird has been presented with new WW2 medals, 55 years after his originals were stolen.🎖️🇬🇧

"Nowadays, with these marvellous volunteers commemorating D-Day, VJ-Day and VE-Day, one needs to wear one’s medals," he said.

Tony served in the Royal Navy during the 1944 Normandy landings and later in Asia before leaving the forces in 1946. We are grateful for his service. ❤️

Source: BBC News

[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

🇬🇧 In just 30 seconds you can join the Veterans' Lottery - and make a life-changing difference for thousands of British veterans living with the lasting wounds of service. Have you got your card yet? @veteransfoundation
https://t.co/1PnmJP8FlQ

[Army Benevolent Fund @ArmyBenFund]

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we are delighted to present our 'Voices of VJ Day - 80 Years On' podcast.

This special episode with host Harry Bucknall explores pivotal moments in the Burma campaign during World War Two, which saw a million men from across the Commonwealth unite against the Japanese.

Listen now ➡️ https://t.co/uTMuoHoHkm

#ForSoldiersForLife

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The #ArmedForcesDay national event is back, with towns and cities once again invited to host the nation’s tribute to our Armed Forces 🇬🇧

Cleethorpes will host this year’s flagship national event with a weekend-long programme of events.

https://t.co/UAZQVY7S80

[Office for Veterans' Affairs @VeteransGovUK]

Served in the UK armed forces?

Let Op ASCEND's specialist advisors connect you with rewarding new career opportunities today.

Find out more at https://t.co/IMN8MdSCDR

[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

Happy 100th birthday to Stella Cotton, a proud WW2 WAAF veteran! 👏

From serving as a wireless operator during the war to inspiring generations with her resilience and warmth — Stella, we salute you.❤️

Source: Daily Echo