Veterans are former members of HM Armed Forces (Navy, Army or RAF - regular or reserve). Indeed the term applies to all UK ex-Servicemen and women.

There are an estimated 5.5 million in the UK and with their wives, husbands, partners or children, they comprise the 10.5 million strong Veterans Community.

Veteran’s status also applies to a number of special groups such as those who served in Polish detachments under British command in WWII and Merchant Mariners who saw duty in military operations. Veterans need not have served overseas or in conflict.

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This newsletter is produced on a quarterly basis, by the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency, as part of the Veterans Programme.

Editor: Clare Valentine
Designed by: Kris Blacow
Webpages: Matt Twidale

For further copies of the newsletter or to make an editorial contribution write to: Veterans WORLD, Service Personnel and Veterans Agency, Room 6108, Norcross, Blackpool FY5 3WP Call: 01253 338816 or email: veterans.world@spva.gsi.gov.uk

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