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A number of military personnel have been granted state honours in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their work in the Armed Forces.
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Apply for an armed forces veteran card to prove that you served in the UK armed forces.
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Royal Air Force (RAF) operational low flying training timetables in 3 areas of the UK.
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
Estimate your armed forces pension - get a forecast of your armed forces pension, apply online or by post
Find out more about the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card, including how to apply for one and what the card can do for you.
Use these forms when claiming an Armed Forces Pension. The life and personal accident insurance form is to be completed in accordance with 2021DIN01-62.
Guidance and forms for claiming or renewing tax credits. Including childcare costs, payment dates, leaving or coming to the UK, overpayments and reporting changes.
Two soldiers, whose remains were found in a cave, have been laid to rest with full military honours more than a century after their deaths.
How to apply for a medal or veterans badge - who can apply, application forms, contact details, how long it takes, replacement military medals or badges
Military Aviation Authority regulatory publications (MRP) which include overarching documents, Regulatory Articles (RA) and manuals.
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Application form for veterans, and their families to apply for military campaign medals.
Careers in the Ministry of Defence
How to apply for access to personal data held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
A list of published Joint Service Publication (JSP) documents produced by the Ministry of Defence.
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