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An update on the Armed Forces Covenant

Posted by: Stephen Lovegrove, Posted on: 19 December 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Stephen Lovegrove looks at activity under the Armed Forces Covenant in 2017, what's to come, and how we can all support it.

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Unveiling the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial

Posted by: Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on: 9 March 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
The Queen with man in suit and clergyman with memorial sculpture

The new memorial to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan recognises the contributions of all those who took part, both military and civilian.

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What the Armed Forces Covenant means for civil servants

Posted by: Stephen Lovegrove, Posted on: 20 December 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Stephen Lovegrove looks at how civil servants are supporting the Armed Forces Covenant.

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Ten good reasons to attend the Reserves Experience

Posted by: The Reserves Experience, Posted on: 30 August 2016 - Categories: Our Civil Service
Royal Naval Reservist (right) explaining Reserve Forces to a female visitor at the Reserves Experience

The Reserves Experience is taking to the road again this autumn, starting in the North East of England.

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John Manzoni launches new film on the benefits of Reserve service

Posted by: Civil Service Blog Team, Posted on: 25 May 2016 - Categories: Our Civil Service

A new film introduced by the Chief Executive of the Civil Service highlights the opportunities and benefits that Reserve service offers.

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The Armed Forces Covenant – our obligation to all who serve

Posted by: Jon Thompson, Posted on: 11 November 2015 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
Chelsea pensioners selling poppies outside the Ministry of Defence

MOD Permanent Secretary Jon Thompson writes about the Armed Forces Covenant, and how the nation supports its serving armed forces and veterans.

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The Reserves Experience comes to Scotland

Posted by: The Reserves Experience, Posted on: 13 October 2015 - Categories: Our Civil Service
Five members of the Armed Forces Reserves on steps in front of glass-panelled door.

Civil servants in Scotland can find out how joining the Reserves could benefit their day job by visiting the Reserves Experience in Edinburgh and Glasgow later this month. Read what the events have in store.

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The Manchester Reserves Experience - what's that all about?

Posted by: The Reserves Experience, Posted on: 1 October 2015 - Categories: Our Civil Service
Royal Naval Reservist (right) explaining Reserve Forces to a female visitor at the Reserves Experience

Civil servants in the North West can find out how joining the Reserves could benefit their day job by visiting the Reserves Experience in Manchester on 15 October. Read what the event has in store.

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What has Reserve service done for me?

Posted by: The Reserves Experience, Posted on: 16 September 2015 - Categories: Our Civil Service
Insignia of the four Armed Forces Reserves (r to l): Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, RAF

As the Reserves Experience rolls out across the country, civil servants - and their line managers - tell how the skills gained in the Reserves have benefited their Civil Service careers.

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How Reserve service can add a new dimension to your life and career

Posted by: The Reserves Experience, Posted on: 3 September 2015 - Categories: Our Civil Service
Insignia of the Armed Forces Reserves (l to r): Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Marines Reserve, Army Reserves, Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Lesley Woods is one of many who testify that skills gained in the Reserves have benefited their Civil Service career. Find out more as the Reserves Experience event continues its tour of the country this autumn.

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