Cant vote wont vote

 I wont be voting Mr politician
Because I've got no fixed abode
Once a proud British soldier
Now I walk a lonely road
I swapped the medals on my chest
For a blanket and some food
I no longer guard the Queen
She will not think I'm rude
I don’t have a TV set
Politicians I despise
My own film is in my head
I can still hear those men’s cries
Of comrades long gone now
They will be with me to the end
We once made a vow
This Country we would defend
Some say that not to vote
Would be an awful shame
Be we veterans no the truth
Your all the bloody same.

© Tony McNally

Falklands Veterans Return To The Firing Range

Veterans of the Falklands War have been sharing their knowledge of 1980's military equipment with British Army weapons specialists. Out on the range the experts at the 'Support Weapons School' have been comparing the fire-power and handling of respective guns to see if there's lessons to be learned. Read more and watch video HERE

Before you discard me

Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side Of Heaven

PTSD

Fought & Forgotten

A homeless veteran suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) finds solace through the kindness of a warm-hearted stranger.

A petition calling on the Prime Minister to compensate service personnel made compulsorily redundant close to pension point.

Between them they have served in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Iraq and Afghanistan, now just before they qualify for their military pension, they have been made redundant.

The group, calling themselves Pension Justice for Troops, say the military pension is the key financial promise on which service personnel are recruited, retained and promoted. It is what they have relied on to plan their families' financial future. 

That's why they have started a petition calling on the Prime Minister to compensate service personnel made compulsorily redundant close to pension point.

Last week Jolene Anderson started a petition because her husband was being made redundant just three days before qualifying for his pension. 100,000 people signed her petition and within two days the Ministry of Defence responded to say her husband had been successful in his transfer request and his redundancy stalled.

The public support for Jolene's petition has inspired the group to campaign for David Cameron to review the situation for all soldiers made redundant just shy of receiving their pensions. The group said "it is a betrayal of the loyalty we have shown the Government to be cast aside so close to this significant financial milestone of service." 

Join their campaign to ensure all soldiers receive their full pensions.

Thank you,

Katherine and the Change.org team  Sign HERE 

WHEN THE GUNS FELL SILENT

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Titors Insignia - Freedom Fighter

The Poppy Girls - The Call (No Need To Say Goodbye)

FOR SOME THE SAD REALITY WHEN YOU LEAVE THE SERVICES

"Now, After" (PTSD From A Soldier's POV) [contains graphic imagery]

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SOLDIER AND A VETERAN TODAY.

UK MoD challenges statistics on suicides among Falklands’ veterans

The bombing of the Sir Galahad caused the biggest loss of British forces in the conflict

The claim that more Falklands veterans have killed themselves since the war ended than died in action is not borne out by statistics, a study says. Some 255 UK personnel died in action, but a veterans group has said the suicide toll since 1982 exceeds that.However, the Ministry of Defence has found 95 deaths were recorded as suicides or open verdicts. The MoD said every suicide was a tragedy and urged veterans of any conflict needing support to seek help.
In 2002, The South Atlantic Medal Association, which represents veterans, said it was “almost certain” the number of suicides exceeded the conflict death toll. It placed the blame predominantly on a lack of care for those suffering post traumatic stress disorder.
But the MoD has now investigated the circumstances of 21,432 Falklands veterans three decades after the end of the conflict, and found that as of 31 December 2012, some 1,335 had died.That compares with an estimated 2,079 deaths that would have been expected among men of a similar age and background who did not serve in the forces, according to the MoD.  Read more  HERE 



Well I think I would rather believe SAMA (82) than a `GOVERNMENT` department.

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His LIfe Will Cunningham

R.I.P All those who made the ultimate sacrifice and  those that are still suffering from PTSD.

SILENT ROLL CALL

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The Pilgrim Bandits

The Pilgrim Bandits was established by a small group of Special Forces veterans in 2007 with the sole aim of using our unique training and experience to help and inspire wounded soldiers to live life to the full.The  mantra  ‘Always a Little Further’  is core to our attitude, whether working with amputee men and women from the services directly or by utilising their experiences to inspire and encourage young people and children. We don’t do sympathy, but we bring the rewards of belonging to a team, encouragement, belief and the power of humour over pain!Our primary aim is to help those in need directly, with no compromise. Soon, those who needed help become those that give it. How do we all do this? The only way we know how by pushing injured men and women into physically and mentally demanding situations that they would not have dreamed possible; climbing mountains, jumping from aircraft, running races, trekking across inhospitable terrain –  and always a little further.  We push those that have already endured too much to  go beyond endurance – to embrace life again and in so doing  inspire others. Enter site  HERE

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TROY's page For SAMA (82)

Troy is doing a sponsored slim. for SAMA (82) because This helps the guys still living the memories.Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. This it to raise Money for PSTD to help the many Falkland veterans who still suffer every day. I have rheumatoid arthritis in 80% of my body so cant do any of the normal running or walking miles. But losing the weight is my way of making a difference.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.  Visit Troys page  HERE