*Unity and goodwill* There was a time when the members of HM forces were not particularly recognised, it could be argued, for the duties performed in dangerous circumstances abroad. This has of course changed, somewhat. Perhaps because of the controversy surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan following the attacks on The World Trade Centre that our Armed Forces became a ...
*Unity and goodwill* There was a time when the members of HM forces were not particularly recognised, it could be argued, for the duties performed in dangerous circumstances abroad. This has of course changed. Perhaps because of the controversy surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan our Armed Forces became a prominent fixture in the media world, and all our worlds. ...
As giving a present to everyone you know in your workplace could bankrupt you, Secret Santa’s have become the most popular way for festive gift giving to take place within companies. So what is it, how much should you spend, and most importantly, what should you buy? There are a couple of popular methods which can be used: Classic Secret Santa ...
Blue Nile offers expert advice to help you find the perfect engagement ring or wedding band. ...before you choose the rock for the ring, you need to do your homework... 1. Setting At least as important as diamond shape, the ring’s setting is what everyone glancing at your girl’s hand is going to notice. Is your wife-to-be a modern woman who ...
Here, in one handy section, is all the information you ever wanted to know about the money related benefits for working as a member of the Armed Forces. If there is something missing that you want to know, drop us an email at: notes@ hmforces.co.uk and we’ll get working on finding the answer for you. This certainly doesn’t trip off the ...
Personal debt is a common problem that affects the families of armed forces personnel who are in service and those who’ve returned from duty and struggle to re-adjust to the responsibilities of civilian life. All too regularly, a former serviceman can quickly find themselves living with a huge debt of thousands of pounds – often on credit cards – and the ...
The British Armed Forces has a long tradition of custom, pagentry, and history. Like it or not, the naval and military services are bound up in the cultural life of the United Kingdom; its languages, architecture, religion, philosophical views, art, and music. Whether you are loyalist or republican, that cultural life is part of this Island's great cultural heritage which you ...
Here's a list of some of the events you can get involved in during January - some might not be your cup of tea but it'd be fair to say that they're all popular with a cross-section of society and most people enjoy them all, whether they are Military events or not. But let's face it, January is a bit depressing ...
Things are looking up by March for holidays and parties, needless to say, the weather makes an improvement too, well generally speaking - depending on how the Calender falls for March we could be looking at the Easter long weekend holiday. And there are generally more events to look forward to than miserable February. March 1- St.Davids Day This day is ...
Here's a list of some of the events you can get involved in during February - this is a depressing month, more so than January as there's absolutely nothing happening in the events calender.... or you might think so! Well, it's not a great month but there are one or two things you might be able to organise, enjoy or get ...
The armed forces pay for the different services is broadly similar, but they are affected by a number of factors such as length of service, the particular trade or specialisation you ...
There’s an Army job waiting for you – right now. In the Infantry you’ll be part of our front line team. You’ll carry out vital work all over the world from peacekeeping and disaster relief to front line combat. You’ll be part of a team of exceptional soldiers – who’ll rapidly become your mates – so you’ll never feel you’re on ...
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