"I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."

It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, after a long life of selfless service to our country, doing her duty to the end, with that unforgettable smile glowing as ever in the last photographs. We express our deepest sympathy to His Majesty and to all of her children and grandchildren and the wider family.

This is a timely message from SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity:

This video message from the Commandant General Royal Marines, Lt Gen Robert Magowan, is for all members of the Corps Family, and may strike a chord with many others who have served there or had family members there. Sources of help are listed at the end of the video.

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The top menu on the BAFF website also lists sources of urgent help, if required.

Women in the armed forces who are victims of bullying, harassment, discrimination and serious sexual assault are being "denied justice" by a "woefully inadequate" military complaints process, say MPs. The Defence Select Committee has today (25 July 2021) published the report of an inquiry under the title "Protecting those who protect us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life."