Our LGBT veterans are an important part of the defence community. Today Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP apologised to those affected by historic LGBT Armed Forces policies. These policies do not reflect today’s military, and we are proud to be a military where everyone is welcome.

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This #LGBTQ +HistoryMonth 🏳️‍🌈 were interested to see what your favourite LGBTQ+ film or book is? 📚🍿

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Pride In Defence LGBT+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ MOD LGBTQ+ Network

It’s the first day of LGBT+ History Month! We’re hoping to share some stories from our work at FWP as part of observing the month, both here on our twitter, and over on our Instagram (FightingWithPride).

How are you planning on marking the month, or learning more? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pride in London is 1 July 2023 and our lovely friends at MoD are supporting us! So save the date #cadets will be there! MOD LGBTQ+ Network Pride In Defence RAFAC ASPIRE Sqn Ldr Drew Waite RAFAC Sea Cadets Volunteer Cadet Corps Major (VCC) Louis Colpitts Army LGBT+ Network #LGBT #Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

23 years ago this week the MoD’s ban on LGB was lifted - much respect to all those affected by the ban and our thanks to those who helped change it! Proud to serve and proud to be #LGBT 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ #prideindefence MOD LGBTQ+ Network Fighting With Pride Army LGBT+ Network @RNCompass RAF LGBTQ+ Network RAFAC ASPIRE

Today, 23 years after the UK Armed Forces' #LGBT ban was lifted, @Fightingwpride & Northern Hub for Military Research Northumbria Uni held the 1st UK Annual Research Conference reporting on the impacts of the ban, with huge thanks to the amazing veterans, presenters & 37 organisations who took part!

As of yesterday, 23 years have passed since the ban on LGBT+ people serving in the British Armed Forces was lifted. We think of all those affected, and those who fought so tirelessly to see it lifted. We are here whenever and for however you may need us. Thank you. #LGBTVeterans

23 years ago to the day, the ban on LGBT+ people serving in the armed forces was lifted. Today the Royal Navy is a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves.
#navypride

This National Inclusion Week, Defence is showcasing its commitment to developing an agile, skilled and diverse engineering profession, placing diversity and inclusivity at the heart of the recruitment and retention agenda
#ThePowerOfNow
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On a day that will be remembered forever, we reflect upon the life of a Commander-in-Chief entwined with the Armed Forces from a young age.

Today, service personnel from across the military will come together to pay their final respects to Her Majesty The Queen.

Lance Sergeant Wordsworth talks about his experiences in the Coldstream Guards preparing for The Queen's state funeral, which takes place on Monday. The Armed Forces will play an important ceremonial role in the funeral of Her Majesty.

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Thank you, Ma'am.

The United Kingdom's service chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, stand vigil at Her Majesty The Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall, where they paid their respects to the late sovereign.

Yesterday, The Prince and Princess of Wales met Commonwealth troops from Canada, New Zealand and Australia who will be taking part in the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen, alongside UK Armed Forces.