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Office for Veterans' Affairs
@VeteransGovUK
We lead the UK government's efforts to ensure our veterans get the respect, support and recognition they deserve. Part of @DefenceHQ. DMs not monitored.
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
    @VeteransGovUK
    Dec 28, 2019
    "When I get it, it won't be for me, it will be for the 22,442 blokes killed on D-Day. That's what it's all about." 🎖️Veteran Harry Billange has received an MBE in the #NewYearHonours list for his work remembering those who did not make it home from WWII. #Honours2020
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Nov 4, 2023
    Veterans can travel to & from services of remembrance by train for free anywhere in Britain on Remembrance Sunday, 12 November. 🎖️ Those attending the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph can travel to any London terminal for free on Saturday 11 November or on the day.
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Nov 10, 2022
    The first ever Veterans' Survey has been launched today. Veterans' Affairs Minister @JohnnyMercerUK calls on ex-military personnel to fill in the survey, which takes less than 30 minutes. ons.gov.uk/surveys/inform…
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Nov 9, 2023
    This morning, @JohnnyMercerUK planted a tribute at the @wabbey Field of Remembrance. Officially opened by The Queen, the @PoppyFactory site honours those lost whilst serving in the armed forces. The public is invited to plant tributes until 19 November #LestWeForget @RoyalFamily
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Oct 30, 2022
    Train companies will be offering free travel for serving military personnel and veterans to and from Services of Remembrance across Great Britain 🇬🇧 Find out more 👇 nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/re…
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
    @VeteransGovUK
    Nov 12, 2023
    Veterans’ Minister @JohnnyMercerUK met with Ron Watson, who marched past the Cenotaph with his Nuclear Test Medal for the first time today. The former Royal Engineer took part in Operation Grapple - part of the UK’s nuclear deterrent programme - in 1958. #LestWeForget
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Nov 8, 2023
    In tribute to servicemen and women who participated in Op Telic, @JohnnyMercerUK led a small Remembrance service at the Iraq and Afghanistan memorial in Westminster. This year marks 20 years since the beginning of UK military operations in Iraq. #LestWeForget
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Dec 22, 2022
    No one, not least those who served our country, should be homeless. Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Johnny Mercer outlines what we're doing to end homelessness in our veterans community, including £8.55m in funding for more than 900 supported housing units. Learn more 👇
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Jan 28, 2024
    We’re pleased to announce that applications for HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards are now OPEN. Head to gov.uk/veteran-card to apply for your card today 🪪 @DefenceHQ
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Apr 22, 2022
    Congratulations to all the Team UK winners at this year's @WeAreInvictus Games! 🥇
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    Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
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    Apr 22, 2022
    Ahead of the closing ceremony, Defence Minister @LeoDochertyUK has congratulated #TeamUK on an amazing performance at the #InvictusGames. Reaching the Games and earning a place on the pitch is a huge achievement for wounded, injured and sick personnel and veterans. #IG22
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Jun 15, 2024
    Hari Budha Magar has received an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to disability awareness after raising nearly £884,000 for five charities that support veterans. Hari successfully campaigned to overturn a ban on double amputees from climbing Mount Everest.
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
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    Jul 13, 2020
    Former Armed Forces personnel will for the first time be able to identify themselves as veterans in the next Census, following new legislation passed today and announced by @JohnnyMercerUK.
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
    @VeteransGovUK
    Nov 10, 2019
    Every year on Remembrance Sunday we observe two minutes of silence at 11am - the time Armistice was announced. We commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women and remember those who lost their lives in war. #LestWeForget
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    Office for Veterans' Affairs
    @VeteransGovUK
    Dec 16, 2019
    We will ensure that #veterans’ skills and talents are better recognised and celebrated in the UK.