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Published on May 9, 2025
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Today we honour the bravery of a generation on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day
May 8, 2025
Today we honour the bravery of a generation on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, when our liberty and freedom were secured. The contribution of our antecedent regiments to VE Day was considerable, and we thank all Second World War veterans who inspire our service to the nation.
A podcast by BFBS called The Culture Colonel, features an interview with former Rifleman Lt Col (Retd) Baz Melia
May 14, 2025
A podcast by BFBS called The Culture Colonel, features an interview with former Rifleman Lt Col (Retd) Baz Melia MBE, who tirelessly dedicates himself to preventing veteran suicides. Baz formed the Always A Rifleman Programme (AARP) back in 2021 as part of The Rifleman’s association (TRA) and leads a team of qualified volunteer veteran specialists who are there to help fellow troops who might be s