The Invictus Games Foundation is pleased to announce that

✅Washington, DC, USA
✅Birmingham, UK

have been shortlisted to host the #InvictusGames in 2027.

We are excited that the UK bid to host Invictus Games 2027 has been shortlisted

The UK has world leading health provision for veterans, with Op COURAGE & Op RESTORE. We are hoping to build on the legacy and bring the Games home to Birmingham. Read more👇 forces.net/sport/invictus…

Combat Café, run by Leeds United at Elland Road, gives veterans a weekly opportunity to socialise & enjoy light exercise.

Veterans and staff discuss how the free sessions help to tackle loneliness & offer a safe space to meet others with similar experiences 👇

youtu.be/1Fwc9AwB0G4

The Deputy Prime Minister is seeking to appoint a National Veterans’ Commissioner.

This role will cover England and any veterans’ matters which are reserved to the UK Government and are not in the remit of the devolved administrations.

Apply here 👉 …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8162

“Data really makes a difference to understand veterans’ needs.”

At the OVA conference in York last year, we brought together experts including Dr Jonathan Leach from NHS Armed Forces Health to explore how we can use new data better, to tailor services that improve outcomes for veterans.

What do veterans bring to the workplace?

Employees from Aviva plc, Amazon Web Services and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) list:

🧐 Problem solving
🧘‍♂️ Resilience
💪 Tenacity

See how you can employ veterans at gov.uk/government/pub…

This year, Royal British Legion will remember the 25th anniversary of the end of the Kosovo War with a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum on 23 June.

Details below 👇

“It’s difficult to put into words how much it can change your life.”

Royal Engineers veteran Chris Anslow has competed at the Invictus Games in The Hague & Düsseldorf.

Hear how Invictus Games Foundation 💛🖤 has helped bring back his confidence and sense of community.

youtu.be/4Q7LBOYsTZI

Today is Anzac Day, when we are reminded of the military service undertaken by those in our brother nations, Australia and New Zealand.

Lest we forget.

Today is #AnzacDay , when we remember those from Australia and New Zealand who lost their lives serving in the armed forces.

Veterans’ Minister Rt Hon Johnny Mercer has paid tribute to the lasting relationship between our nations.

#WeWillRememberThem

The OVA is working with NHS Armed Forces Health to raise awareness of the dedicated mental health pathway for veterans - Op COURAGE.

Find out more about the service from GPonline 👇

gponline.com/nhs-op-courage…

Suicide Bereavement UK are very grateful to Rt Hon Johnny Mercer for helping to raise awareness of the At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community. Please help spread the word. Thanks #AtYourSide

Read more about Dan's story and discover how the OU is helping disabled veterans like him to rebuild their lives through education: ounews.co/around-ou/disa…

'The single biggest factor, driver of recovery & powerful factor in recovery for veterans has always been sport & Invictus has been an icon in that space.”

Rt Hon Johnny Mercer spoke to Forces News about why the 2027 Invictus Games should be in Birmingham 👇

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Today, Rt Hon Johnny Mercer met with Ukrainian MP Iryna Nykorak to discuss:

🪖The challenges for veterans in the UK & Ukraine
🏘️ The need for a whole government approach to veteran support
🤝 The importance of working with charities, academics & businesses

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

In just 50 days’ time the whole nation will come together to remember the sacrifices made on D-Day and thank the veterans of the Normandy Landings.

Here’s how the Armed Forces will lead the commemorations. 👇

#DDay80