After leaving the Army, Michael Murphy, 40, was hit by a series of family tragedies and went through a very difficult time. With employment support he was able to find …
Donna overcomes challenges to join support network for South Wales veterans
Army veteran Donna Purnell, 36, from Ammanford, experienced mental health challenges and reached breaking point years after leaving service. With joint support from Veterans NHS Wales, Change Step and The …
RAF veteran Andy soars in new role after turbulent times
During a 12-year RAF career, Andy Jones worked on Tornado engines, joined a helicopter Search and Rescue crew and served alongside ambulance crews as a military co-responder. The father-of-one from …
Ronnie will run his own marathon to support fellow veterans into work
A veteran soldier from Lincoln is taking on a marathon-length challenge to help others who are wounded, injured and sick and struggling to get back into employment. Ronnie Smith was …
RAF veteran Jim gets new career off the ground after stroke recovery
Jim served for many years in the RAF and in public service until a stroke left him temporarily paralysed down one side, bringing a sudden end to his career and …
100 Lives: Building a strong foundation to weather challenging times
Former soldier Keiren, 30, was on a self-destructive path after developing post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in Afghanistan, but with support he was able to turn his life around. …
Steve seeks support to weather the storm
After serving a full 23 years in the Royal Navy, Steve enjoyed a successful career in the NHS until drinking, depression and debt took their toll. With support from The …
100 Lives: Gareth takes stock and moves forward
Gareth Norburn, 39, served in the Royal Military Police until he was knocked down by a car while out running near his Telford barracks. After extensive surgery and rehabilitation, Gareth …
1OO Lives: Life beyond The Rifles for Dean
Former soldier Dean Paget, from Pontypool, served in Northern Ireland and Bosnia and Afghanistan. After completing a 24-year career in the Army he struggled to fit into the civilian world. …
RAF veteran Fraser charts a new course
Fraser, 53, served in the Royal Air Force for 10 years as an Avionics Engineer. He was six weeks away from realising his dream of becoming a Navigator when he …
Wildlife inspires Andrea to sketch out a new career
Andrea Bartlett served in the Royal Army Medical Corps for 12 years until she developed a degenerative optic nerve disease that runs in her family. After being medically discharged, the …
Extremely rewarding work for Steven
Former Royal Fusilier Steven Collins experienced tragedy when three of his comrades were killed by a roadside bomb while out on patrol in Iraq on his birthday. After leaving the …