by Forces Penpals | Feb 10, 2020 | Forces news, Support Soldiers
Prince Harry’s exit from his role as a royal had a serious ripple effect. Most of us still haven’t gotten used to the idea that he’s picked up his family and left for Canada to live a more “normal” life. As things stand, one change that is right around the corner is...
by Forces Penpals | Dec 25, 2019 | Forces news, Support Soldiers
Christmas is an especially hard time for the families of soldiers who fell protecting the country. There isn’t much in the world that can replace a loved one lost to war. But we can do our part to support soldiers and their families. And that’s exactly...
by Forces Penpals | Nov 28, 2019 | Forces news
For the first time in 100 years, the women’s teams from the two military branches will be going head to head to see who comes on top. The contest will take place in 2020 and will mark a century of the Service Rugby Championship. Though it’s been around for around 17...
by Forces Penpals | Sep 10, 2019 | Forces news, Lads mag for armed forces
In a move that has definitely piqued our interest, RAF has opened its first ever gaming room. The RAF Central Fund has supported the move with PCs and consoles that will keep our heroes entertained at RAF Odiham. The RAF Association also pitched in for the new...
by Forces Penpals | Aug 27, 2019 | Forces news, Support Soldiers
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects the lives of millions, making it impossible for many to function normally. And who would understand PTSD more than military personnel? Many of our soldiers suffer in silence because of the horrors they have witnessed in...
by Forces Penpals | Aug 27, 2019 | Forces news
Nearly 20 years ago, the armed forces lifted the ban on LGBTQ people serving in the army. Before this pursuing a career in the forces was more or less impossible. Recently, though, veterans have joined the Royal British Legion’s first LGBTQ branch which supports...
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