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We are SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. Since 1885, we've provided trusted support to our Forces and their families. Forcesline 0800 260 6767
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Joined January 2009
For some military personnel, leaving service and returning to civilian life can be tough. Problems once shared as a team, become darker problems alone. At @SSAFA, we seek to reach all our Armed Forces family so they never battle alone. #RequestingBackup
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🇬🇧 Today is the 39th anniversary of the start of the #FalklandsWar. We remember all those who lost their lives, and the sacrifices made.
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🇬🇧 Today is the 40th anniversary of the start of the #FalklandsWar. We remember all those who lost their lives, and the sacrifices made. #Falklands40
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HRH Princess Elizabeth is pictured at the Cenotaph after laying a wreath at the #RemembranceSunday ceremony in London in 1946 - when memories of those who gave their lives during #WW2 were still raw. 'To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.'.Thomas Campbell (1777–1844)
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Today, we mark the 76th anniversary of #DDay and remember all those who fought for our freedom on 6 June 1944, and those who gave their lives. #LestWeForget #DDay76
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Today is the 35th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War. We remember all those that lost their lives and the sacrifices made.
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"The war is over." King George VI Broadcast on 15 August 1945. Today is the 75th anniversary of #VJDay and the end of #WW2. We remember all who laid down their lives for freedom from tyranny and all who endured the loss of those they loved. #VJDay75 #NeverForgotten
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🇬🇧 Today is the 38th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War. We remember all those who lost their lives, and the sacrifices made.
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Today, we mark the 79th anniversary of #DDay and remember all those who fought for our freedom on 6 June 1944, and those who gave their lives. #LestWeForget #DDay79
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They shall not grow old, as we who are left grow old:.Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning.We will remember them. #ArmisticeDay
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Today, we mark the 70th anniversary of the signing of the ceasefire halting the #KoreanWar. It is a day when we remember the role of British Forces and those who lost their lives (over 1,100), and the 2,600 wounded who came home, some with life-changing injuries. Korea remains a
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We're celebrating Michelle Norris the first female officer to win the Military Cross after saving her sergeant's life #womenshistorymonth
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And here’s our video of Corporal Sam Hammond running past our final @SSAFA cheerpoint, looking unfeasibly fresh for someone who has run 23 miles with a 29kg fridge on his back! @RoyalMarines @RNASCuldrose . #LondonMarathon #WeRunTogether
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Today, we remember Lieutenant Nicholas Taylor RN, a Sea Harrier pilot from 800 Naval Air Squadron (flying from HMS Hermes) who was shot down over Goose Green. He is one of only two Falklands Conflict personnel killed in action who remain in their original graves. #Falklands40
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Full-sized Lancaster Bomber Memorial gets the go-ahead! The statue is to be built as a tribute to RAF bomber crews who served in the Second World War. Read more:
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Former @BritishArmy Captain, Tom Moore, who served in India and Burma during WW2, aims to complete 100 laps of his garden in Bedfordshire by his 100th birthday on 30 April. BBC News - Coronavirus: Army veteran's 100th-birthday walk for 'magnificent' NHS
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🎂 A very happy 99th birthday today to Sqn Ldr (Rtd) George "Johnny" Johnson MBE DFM - pictured far left @RAFScampton on 22 July 1943. Johnny is the last surviving original member of No. 617 Squadron @RoyalAirForce and of Operation Chastise, the "Dambusters" raid of 1943. #WW2
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🇬🇧 A very happy #ArmedForcesDay to all our @SSAFA supporters! Today, we salute all the men and women who serve our nation, from those currently serving to Service families, veterans, and cadets. #SaluteOurForces. [Images: ©UK MOD Crown Copyright 2020]
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'An Army veteran who found himself living in a tent outside Dorchester after becoming homeless has found a new home, after @SSAFA stepped in and assigned the veteran a caseworker' via @Dorsetecho
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#OnThisDay in 1982, British forces land at San Carlos on East Falkland and establish a beachhead. HMS Ardent is sunk, killing 22 crew members. #LestWeForget #Falklands40
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"We got hit on at 06:37 on 12 June. At 19:00 that day, we stood on the flight deck and the 13 that crossed the bar, were buried at sea.". Able Seaman Mark Trainor was 21 years old when his ship, HMS Glamorgan, was hit by an Exocet missile. #Falklands40 ▸
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Today is #BattleOfBritainDay - the day the Luftwaffe launched two huge bombing raids on London which resulted in a decisive British victory.
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HRH Princess Elizabeth is pictured at the Cenotaph after laying a wreath at the #RemembranceSunday ceremony in London in 1946 – when memories of those who gave their lives during #WW2 were still raw. 'To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.'.Thomas Campbell (1777–1844)
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Today, we mark the 77th anniversary of #DDay and remember all those who fought for our freedom on 6 June 1944, and those who gave their lives. #LestWeForget #DDay77
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"I am over the moon with my new home. It has made such a difference to my life.". Reliant upon her medical pension and Universal Credit to get by, @UKArmyLogistics veteran, Sarah Hussey, now has a dry new home thanks to help from @SSAFA ▸
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'They buried him among the Kings because he had done good toward God and toward his house". Please unite in observing the national 2-minute silence at 11am today, as we remember #UnknownWarrior100 & honour the service & sacrifice of all those in our Armed Forces. #RemembranceDay
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🎂 Wishing a very happy 76th birthday to our Patron, His Majesty King Charles III, pictured here attending this month's #RemembranceSunday ceremonial at the Cenotaph in London. His Majesty served in the @RoyalAirForce and the @RoyalNavy. [Picture by Alecsandra Dragoi / No 10
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'They buried him among the Kings because he had done good toward God and toward his house". Please unite in observing the national #twominutesilence at 11am today, as we remember & honour the service & sacrifice of all those in our Armed Forces. #RemembranceDay #UnknownWarrior
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Remembering the Fallen, members of 2 PARA have officially completed a two-day remembrance walk across the Falkland Islands -
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Today marks the 78th anniversary of Operation Chastise, an attack on German dams carried out on 16–17 May 1943 by @RoyalAirForce No. 617 Squadron (the #Dambusters raid), using a purpose-built "bouncing bomb". We are proud to share this video of Dam Busters' March from @RAFMusic.
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Her Majesty The Queen became Patron of our charity on acceding to the throne in 1952. We take a look at a timeline of Her Majesty's relationship with @SSAFA from 1946 to the present day. #PlatinumJubilee @RoyalFamily ▸
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Today HM #TheQueen becomes our longest reigning monarch. We are proud to have her as our Patron @BritishMonarchy
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This #ArmedForcesDay, join us in saying thank you, as we #saluteourforces in recognition of all they have done and continue to do for us.
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Today we remember the soldiers from all over the world that gave their lives at the Battle of #Passchendaele
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🐇 Wishing all of our Armed Forces family across the world and all our wonderful supporters a very Happy Easter!. #Easter #StayHomeSaveLives
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Lieutenant-General Sir Gary Coward, KBE, CB, National Chairman of SSAFA, said: “All in SSAFA, are greatly saddened to hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts are with our Patron, Her Majesty the Queen, and other members of the Royal Family."
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SSAFA is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ernest 'Ernie' Searling, 101, who served in the Royal Marines during World War II. Ernie wasted no time in joining the war effort, enlisting with the Royal Marines on the day the Second World War was declared.
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“Our children, our future” — SSAFA Ambassador @antmiddleton inspires Arbroath cadets at their passing out parade. Read more: #SSAFA
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the truly remarkable Capt Sir Tom Moore. He captured the heart of the nation at a dark time in our recent history, inspiring others. His legacy and determination will be remembered by a generation.". Sir Andrew Gregory, @SSAFA_CEO
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No words. The incredible Corporal Sam Hammond @RoyalMarines @RNASCuldrose is through mile 12… with his fridge. You can support his #LondonMarathon fundraising efforts today for @SSAFA at #WeRunTogether
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33 yrs ago today the Falklands War ended. Hundreds were lost & the survivors would never be the same. #NeverForget
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What would your perfect Valentine date be? ❤️.Where would you go? And do? Be in with a chance to win this luxurious hamper in time for Valentine’s Day. Write your comment below and like this post. The winner will be contacted after Feb 8th via social media! #ValentinesDay
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We want our Armed Forces, veterans and families to know they can depend on us for support http://t.co/BAzNjUeCz1
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Remembering those who gave their lives in the Battle of Goose Green on 28 May 1982, when 2nd Battalion, @TheParachuteReg (@2PARA_HQ) prevailed against a dug-in Argentine force numbering twice their size, setting the tone for the subsequent Falklands land victory. #Falklands40
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BREAKING NEWS @DefenceHQ has officially announced service leavers will receive a new ID card to mark their time in the armed forces. Read more on the official government website
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We're thrilled to announce @AntMiddleton333 as our newest #SSAFA ambassador! Find out more here:
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Today is the launch of the Ant Middleton Fund to raise money for SSAFA. Try the #getbackonyourfeet challenge & help veterans get back on their feet. Tag your mates, share & donate! #SSAFA @antmiddleton
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Prime Minister @10DowningStreet and his friends and family at this time.
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We are saddened to hear about the death of Ryan Cartwright, 36, from coronavirus. He saw active service in a peacekeeping role in Bosnia, serving in The Blues & Royals. Our thoughts are with his family. Thank you for your service to our nation, Ryan.
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We're saddened to hear of the death of 103-year-old Normandy veteran Bill Price. All are welcome to his memorial service 22 March 3pm at Christchurch Priory. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
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Terminally ill Veteran granted dying wish - to see his beloved Spitfires one more time
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On anniversary of #FalklandsWar: Remember those who fought, those who died & those whose lives were changed forever.
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"I urge every one of you reading this to take a moment to appreciate our Armed Forces – every time our nation needs help, they are there.” @SSAFA_CEO.
Army personnel including the Army Medical Services are working with #NHS to help turn @ExCeLLondon into NHS Nightingale hospital. It is expected to have 4,000 beds, with its first patients potentially arriving early next week. #InThisTogether #CovidSupportForce #Coronavirus
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Within days of the outbreak of war in 1914, 'SSFA' was called upon to ensure that families didn’t suffer hardship. Volunteers grew to 50,000 in months. After the founding of @RoyalAirForce in 1918, we became the Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Families Association. #RemembranceDay
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Thomas Humphrey served in the Royal Navy during #WW2 and was a POW in Japan. Read his story: http://t.co/MB9ehPl6lg
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On 2 Apr 1982, a small party of @RoyalMarines #NavalParty8901 under the command of Major Mike Norman fought the initial actions of the #FalklandsWar. Vastly outnumbered and after stiff defence of Government House for several hours, he agreed to surrender his troops. #Falklands40
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LSgt Johnson Beharry became the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross in more than 30 years for his immense physical courage in Iraq in 2004. Beharry was born in Grenada in 1979 and grew up in poverty, but has dedicated his life to saving others. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Soviet soldiers liberated Auschwitz this day in 1945. Today we remember all those that lost their lives #weremember #holocaustmemorialday
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of PC Keith Palmer today. We will remember his sacrifice #standforkeith
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Congratulations to Mary Ellis, 100, last known surviving pilot of the ATA and WW2 veteran, on being awarded the Freedom of the Isle of Wight
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Per Mare Per Terram Per Fridge. Corporal Sam Hammond is through our mile 23 @SSAFA cheerpoint and heading for a brilliant finish! Ice cool! @RoyalMarines @RNASCuldrose . #LondonMarathon #WeRunTogether
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The latest Gurkha recruits, who are settling into life in Catterick to begin new careers in the British army, saw snow for the first time!
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🎂 SSAFA ambassador Dame Vera Lynn turns 102 today! 🎂. Please join us in wishing her a very happy birthday!
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A Second World War RAF officer has celebrated his 103rd birthday and had his wish granted – to meet a present-day woman RAF pilot:
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Congratulations to Lt Scott Sears, a British Army officer, who has become the youngest person to reach the South Pole on his own, after trekking for more than five weeks!
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Today we remember and honour all those who fought and died in the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915. #LestWeForget. #AnzacDay #AnzacDay2020 #Gallipoli #WW1
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Congratulations to SSAFA patron HM The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on their 70th anniversary.
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Royal Army Ordnance Corps veteran, George Boag-Munroe, 98, is unsure what the fuss is about after recovering from coronavirus in Aintree Hospital. Then again, he survived being taken prisoner by the Japanese in 1942 & working on the infamous Burma Railway.
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Sign the petition to give Britain's last surviving Dambuster hero a knighthood
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🎂 Please join us today in wishing a v. happy 99th birthday to Lt Col (Rtd) Christopher Hutchinson, from Seahouses, Northumberland. #WW2 POW and @RoyalTankRegt veteran Christopher still has shrapnel in his skin from when he was captured by German forces in Italy in 1944. #VEDay
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Happy 100th Birthday to Britain's oldest poppy seller and former POW Ron Jones who survived Auschwitz
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If we had a special moment that summed up @SSAFA’s #LondonMarathon today, then perhaps it was this one. Watch as 83-year-old, Edmund Shillabeer passes our mile 23 cheerpoint! #WeRunTogether
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An Afghanistan veteran who lost a limb to an IED will have the honour of carrying the GB flag when the 2018 Winter Paralympics begin on Friday in Pyeongchang. Read more:
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We were very saddened to hear about the death of Sapper Norman Lewis yesterday, aged 102. Norman was captured by the Germans in 1940 and held as a POW in Poland for five years until he embarked on an epic 10,000-mile escape. Our condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Norman.
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🚉 The Veterans Railcard is coming soon! Register your interest today if you'd like to keep yourself updated with news on the launch ▸
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Today marks the 77th anniversary of Operation Chastise, an attack on German dams carried out on 16–17 May 1943 by @RoyalAirForce No. 617 Squadron (the #Dambusters raid), using a purpose-built "bouncing bomb". We are proud to share this video of Dam Busters' March from @RAFMusic.
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A medal collector has replaced a 96 year old war veteran's lost medals after hearing about the loss in the news
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A WW2 veteran who was a Japanese POW is pleading for his stolen medals to be returned. Can you help?
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Worlds oldest poppy seller Rosemary Powell, who was recently awarded an MBE has sadly passed away aged 103
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