The US finally acknowledges the devastation destroying people under ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ did. The key word is ‘proactive’ - taking the burden of proof off the LGBT veteran. Not something UK Government can do as once they had destroyed our lives, they destroyed our records.

FWP wins diversity inclusion award at the Soldiering On Awards event Last night! Craig Jones MBE, Executive Chair, and Caroline Paige, Chief Executive: “Winning this award is a highlight of an incredible year for the veterans we have the privilege to fight for" Soldiering On Awards

Proud to be a Judge for the inaugural LGBTQ+ Defence Awards awards happening tomorrow!! What an incredible array of inspiring people, Service networks and defence firms. Humbled to be able to help recognise, celebrate and honour you all. thelgbtawards.com

Yesterday I was privileged to attend the inaugural LGBTQ+ Defence Awards as a Judge and was honoured to present one of the awards. An evening of high emotion, joy, hope, and, for me, a big dose of surreal! Read more here: linkedin.com/posts/emma-ril…

Thank you DIVA Magazine for sharing my story ❤️

What an amazing time with fabulous friends- love BDC ❤️🎉

Huge congratulations to ⁦Caroline Paige⁩ MBE So proud of your pioneering achievements in ⁦⁦Royal Air Force⁩ and what you’ve achieved for LGBT Veterans (including me) with ⁦⁦Fighting With Pride⁩ Delighted to be your friend and colleague bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Wow! This is a massive surprise! Thank you to Merilyne Davies and all my team at RX for the nomination. Hugely honoured to be in the mix with all the fabulous people on the British Diversity Awards #HeroOfTheYear award sponsored by Boots

This morning, we bring into focus members of our community who fear any further delay to the compensation scheme may prove too late. We are across BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales & BBC Hereford & Worcester today - keep an ear out for us, and get in touch if we can support you in any way 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

You may have seen & heard some LGBT+ Veterans across BBC Television and Radio today, speaking about how harmful any further delay to the compensation scheme would be to our community. Veterans Joe & Leigh spoke to Josh Parry on BBC Breakfast this morning:

This man may die before receiving compensation rightfully his Conservatives - The ban was proved illegal, Rishi Sunak apologised, but victims have to apply for each restorative measure and ‘register interest’ in compensation. If you’re affected, register surveys.mod.uk/index.php/6595…

Tonight’s the night for the British Diversity Awards and if that wasn’t exciting enough, there is a whole special section in The Guardian about all the nominees! Thanks to RX for submitting me and good luck to everyone 😁 #BDA24

Thank you Kathy Caton MBE MBE for interviewing me for your BBC Radio Sussex/Surrey LGBT programme. The interview starts just at 26mins and 40 seconds but please do listen the whole excellent programme! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Wow! Wow! Wow! I am featured in the @divamagazine Power List 2024 as a Role model! What an incredible honour to be in this list with so many amazing Lesbians. Thank you ☺️ This means so much ❤️ #lvw #lesbianvisibilityweek2024 #UnifiedNotUniform diva-magazine.com/2024/04/23/div…

Emma, Carl & Stephen were pleased to receive the Etherton Ribbon today at the MoD. They look forward to wearing it with pride when the Government has delivered all 49 recommendations from the Etherton Report. There must now be fair recompense for LGBT Veterans. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

I was honoured today to receive the 1st Etherton Ribbon Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE “Ozzy” 💙, Stephen and I are together - we are pleased to receive it but cannot wear it until all reparations, financial compensation included, are implemented at a level which restores LGBT Veterans Pride and Justice

The Etherton Pin - thank you but more must be done - mailchi.mp/fightingwithpr…