Today marks 109 years since the Battle of the Somme. The 36th (Ulster) Division’s bravery is remembered with deep gratitude. NI Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone joined dignitaries & the public this morning to honour their sacrifice. #LestWeForget #Somme109 #UlsterDivision

📍 NI Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone met Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to discuss recognition & support for veterans. The Armed Forces Covenant reminds us: service can bring unique challenges, support should be fair, compassionate & free of barriers. #NIVeterans

Great meeting this week between NI Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone & Connect Through Service co-founders Jason Gillard & Graham Givern, discussing veteran employment & the #VeteransAwardsNI – now in its 4th year 🎖️ Nominate someone inspiring 👉 veteransawardsireland.com/northern-irela…

🎙️ Coming Next Week: A Story of Service, Strength & Solidarity In our brand new podcast, we sit down with Janet, former UDR Greenfinch. She reflects on the bonds that were formed, and the unshakeable sense of family among her comrades. 🎧 nivco.podbean.com

This week marks the 109th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Head of Office, Alan, had the opportunity, during a personal visit, to lay a wreath at the Ulster Memorial Tower. Alan also had the honour of laying a wreath at the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing. LWF

Saturday morning past, the Veterans Commissioner, David Johnstone, had the opportunity to attend and provide an update to the members of the monthly Veterans breakfast in the Ballymena Services Club. Proudly supporting those who served.

🎧 From Greenfinch to Guiding Light - Out This Wednesday We hear from Janet, former UDR Greenfinch. Her team were among the first operational females in the British Army. Tune in to this inspiring episode of our podcast 📅 Available Wednesday nivco.podbean.com

🎧 NOW LIVE: From Greenfinch to Guiding Light Janet, a former UDR Greenfinch, shares her pride to wear the uniform and she encourages other women who feel the call to serve to take that step. 🎙️ LISTEN NOW on your favourite podcast platform. 🔗 nivco.podbean.com

👇Joint Statement from the Veterans Commissioners for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, ahead of the Westminster Hall debate, regarding legacy, scheduled for Monday 14th July.

⏸️ We're pressing pause on our podcast, over the summer months. 📚 Perfect time to catch up: All episodes of our veterans' podcast are ready and waiting for you to binge on. More amazing stories coming from our veterans coming soon, watch this space... nivco.podbean.com

🙌 Throwback to the first episode of our podcast Once a Warrior: Life Beyond the Uniform, featuring UDR Soldier Charlie Marno. Hear Charlie's story and more powerful stories in our podcast series: 🎧 nivco.podbean.com/e/charlie-marno

We asked veterans what they got from serving in the armed forces? 📽️ Watch to hear what they said. Did you serve? What did you get out of serving in the armed forces? Let us know in the comments👇 #ProudToServe #Veterans #NIVeterans

📣 Iraq & Afghan Veterans: Join us for a bespoke event at Belfast City Hall on Thurs 25 Sept (6:30pm for 7pm). Connect, reflect & share. 🎟️ Limited to 100 spaces – register now: nivco.co.uk 📩 [email protected] | 📞 07971 833160 #VeteransNI #FromBasraToHelmand

Today NI Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone met the Road to Recovery groups as they officially become independent, veteran-led peer support hubs across NI. Huge thanks to Michael Donaldson & all involved. The journey continues! 💪 #VeteransSupport #RoadToRecovery

🎉 New Monthly Pop-Up Hub for Serving & Ex Serving Women 🎉 Starting Sept, SESWN hosts a hub every 2nd Sat @ Galwally House, Belfast (11am–4pm)! ☕ Book club, yoga, crafts & more 📲 Sign up: surveymonkey.com/.r/.6BCY3Q9 📧 [email protected] Supported by @niveteranscom #WomenVeterans

🎙️ “We need a podcast.” That’s what NI Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone said on day one, and now, Once a Warrior – Life Beyond the Uniform has 9 episodes live & 7 more recording this week! New voices dropping Sept 2025. 🎧 nivco.co.uk #OnceAWarrior #NIVeterans

🎥 Jen Robinson, former RAF Engineer, sharing a laugh with veterans commissioner David Johnstone about learning how to put the uniform on properly, because yes, there’s actually a method! 😅 👀 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/BkGTJekPq_0

🔔 Our Podcast Once a Warrior:Life Beyond the Uniform is available on your favourite platforms. From Spotify to Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music to Youtube and Google Play. Binge our first 9 episodes now! More coming soon👇 open.spotify.com/show/7wPbeAigo…

🔔 Our Podcast Once a Warrior:Life Beyond the Uniform is available on your favourite platforms. From Spotify to Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music to Youtube and Google Play. Binge our first 9 episodes now! More coming soon👇 open.spotify.com/show/7wPbeAigo…

🎙️ “If we don’t record these stories, we risk losing them forever.” Today, NI Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone interviewed WWII Irish Guards veteran Capt John Gough, who served in Operation Market Garden. 🎧 His story features in Once a Warrior – out Sept–Dec 2025.