If you are the former spouse or civil partner of a serving member of the British Armed Forces and were awarded a Pension Share Order at the time of your divorce you may now have the option to claim your pension benefit from the age of 55 years.

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Events to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Airlift, and the outstanding contribution of UK Armed Forces throughout the campaign began on the 12 May in Berlin.

Forty British veterans visited the former RAF Gatow Airfield in Berlin today, where they operated from during the June 1948 to May 1949 campaign.

Do you live in Berlin?
 
Would you like to apply for a BFG Veterans Installation Access Pass?
 
Please let us know by registering with the Veterans’ Support Initiative as soon as possible and telling us you would like to apply for the Pass.

Did you serve in Hameln with the Royal Engineers or other units in the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s?

If you are interested in a reunion please see www.greenlantern-hameln.de or contact George Bird on 05151 821137.

This leaflet has recently been published by the Department of Health outlining their commitment to providing appropriate healthcare to Armed Forces personnel, their families and Veterans.

National disability charity Vitalise and the Royal British Legion (RBL) have joined forces to offer exclusive free holidays to disabled heroes of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

HIVE Information Centres Support the Chain of Command and Tri Service Communities through the provision of up to date and relevant information.

As an Information centre with fully trained professional staff who work within strict confidential guidelines, we can answer any of your questions, from what facilities are on station, their opening times and directions, to information on pensions, benefits and the Veterans’ Agency.

Have a look at our website and email us today.
www.hive-europe.co.uk
library@hive-europe.co.uk

Are you a member of a Regimental Association or Club here in Germany? Would you like us to advertise your club and any forthcoming meetings or reunions?
If so, please contact us with details:
GSG-G1-VETERANS@mod.uk

Many Veterans within Germany will be aware of, and indeed may have participated in, the Nijmegen Marches.  This year the 93rd Nijmegen marches will take place from 21 -24 July 2009.

Many Veterans within Germany will be aware of, and indeed may have participated in, the Nijmegen Marches.  This year the 93rd Nijmegen marches will take place from 21 -24 July 2009.

CTP as part of the Regular Forces Employment Association (RFEA) has been helping Service leavers to find suitable employment in their regions for many years.

JIGSAW BFG has been established in JHQ, Rheindahlen since June 2006 and in Bielefeld and Gütersloh since September 2007.
The aim of JIGSAW Cancer Support Group and website is to help personnel realise that if your world is shattered by devastating news of a diagnosis of cancer, you are not on your own.

TALKBACK is a voluntary clinic for MS sufferers providing them with information and support.

MS can make you feel isolated, especially in a military or foreign environment...

“No matter how far from the UK you go, your right to vote goes with you”.
This is the message from the Electoral Commission in a new campaign designed to encourage British citizens living abroad to register to vote in UK elections...

The Veterans Concessionary Travel Scheme (VCTS) will start on 2 November 2008. The concession is available to those in receipt of an ongoing payment under the War Pensions Scheme or Guaranteed Income Payment under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme...

The independent National Recognition Study was published on 19 May 2008 and made 40 recommendations, including the introduction of an annual day to recognise and celebrate the work of the Armed Forces community...