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There are too many ex servicemen and women who have served their country and are unaware of what benefits are available to them.
This site has been developed with the aim of ensuring that those who have served are able to apply and receive for what is owed by the Government.
Below can be found addresses, forms and all types of help to guide you in the right direction and receive what you are entitled to. Don't wait, act now - you deserve it. 
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- Turkey to vote on Iraq strikes after bloody rebel attack
(AFP)
 AFP - Turkish lawmakers were to vote Wednesday on extending the government's mandate to order military strikes against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, days after 17 soldiers were killed in a bloody attack near the border.
- Obama, McCain spar on crisis, Iraq, Pakistan
(AFP)
 AFP - John McCain and Barack Obama clashed heatedly over the financial crisis, Iraq and Pakistan, but strove to empathize with voters' economic fears in their second presidential debate.
- Pa. widow sues US over Iraq vet-husband's suicide
(AP)
AP - The widow of an Iraq war veteran who committed suicide while in outpatient care for depression at a Veterans Administration hospital has sued the federal government for negligence.
- US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,180
(AP)
 AP - As of Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at least 4,180 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.
- Petraeus sees increasingly durable gains in Iraq
(Reuters)
 Reuters - U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus said on Tuesday that security gains in Iraq are increasingly durable but warned that that methods which helped reduce violence there may not work in Afghanistan.
- Former contractor pleads guilty to Iraq fuel theft
(AP)
AP - A former Army contractor pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing nearly million worth of jet and diesel fuel from a U.S. Army base in Iraq and selling it on the black market.
- U.S. intelligence warns Iraq war could explode again
(McClatchy Newspapers)
 McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON A nearly completed high-level U.S. intelligence analysis warns that unresolved ethnic and sectarian tensions in Iraq could unleash a new wave of violence, potentially reversing the major security and political gains achieved over the last year.
- Saddam now seen as the "Father of Martyrs" by visitors to his grave
(McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - AWJA, Iraq In the hometown of Saddam Hussein, they still call the late dictator The President. Inside a hall that once held an office Saddam used once or twice a year lies his tomb. A sheet embroidered with gold covers the burial site: "There is no God but God and Mohammed is his messenger."
- Iraq's FM: 'Bold' decisions needed on bases deal
(AP)
 AP - The Iraqi foreign minister said Tuesday it will require "bold political decisions" to resolve the major issue standing in the way of a deal allowing American troops to remain here next year who would try U.S. troops accused of crimes.
- Armenian troops pull out of Iraq: US military
(AFP)
 AFP - Armenia has withdrawn its contingent of 46 soldiers from Iraq, further shrinking the US-led coalition forces, the American military said on Tuesday.
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EXCLUSIVE Blunder costs them £17,000 each Stunned Armed forces veterans have been ordered
to give back a staggering £1.7 million in pension overpayments
- Brigade's proud heritage reflected in new name
As part of the preparations for their forthcoming tour of Iraq, Paderborn-based 20th Armoured Brigade is to ensure that they are seen to be a force to be reckoned with, by giving themselves the new name: 'The Iron Fist'.
- 'Black Rats' return marked by Catterick parade
More than 60 years of history were marked on Friday, 3 October 2008, when a special homecoming parade was held for soldiers from 4th Mechanized Brigade at Bourlon Barracks, Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire.
- Military Rehab unit opens in West Midlands
A Rehabilitation Unit offering intensive treatment for Armed Forces personnel in the West Midlands and Wales suffering with back and limb injuries, has officially opened at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, this week.
- Army teams up with Aldershot ladies football team
The Army has given its stamp of approval to the Aldershot Town Ladies Football team as brand new strips, proudly sporting the 'Army Be The Best' logo across the front, were unveiled yesterday, Wednesday 1 October 2008.
- Paras return from Afghanistan to brand new accommodation
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment have been moving into their new home in the purpose-built rooms in Merville Barracks at Colchester Garrison this week after returning from a six month operational tour in Afghanistan.
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Freed hostage will arrive home today amid growing concern, report our correspondents
- Queen approves creation of Sacrifice Medal
Ottawa, ON New medal provides formal recognition of those killed or wounded by hostile action.
- Canadian soldiers keep physically fit in Hawaii
Marine Corps Base, Hawaii - Running up the Hawaiian hillside promotes physical fitness, teamwork.
- Apathy leads to new military history centre
Chilliwack, BC Remembrance Day apathy sparks development of interactive military history museum.
- Edmonton meteorologist joins SkyHawks for jump
Edmonton, AB Meteorologist Josh Classen was given the opportunity to participate in tandem jump.
- Exercise Bold Eagle mixes First Nations, military
Wainwright, AB Young people experience military training combined with First Nation traditions.
- Soldiers cycle for the Children´s Wish Foundation
Mascouche, QC Five soldiers cycle from Florida to Mascouche for Expédition Pinocchio.
- Governor General marks military college re-opening
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC New two-year college program will benefit students and the region.
- Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo features CF
Halifax, NS Soldiers from different units participate in annual festival.
- UN Mission in Haiti challenges Canadian Forces
Cité Soleil, Haiti LCdr Ian Cook describes the difficulties and rewards of the UN mission.
- Canadian Army News Episode 258
Royal Military College reopening, UN Mission in Haiti, Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
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