Why we are needed
Every year since the end of the Second World War, with only a couple of exceptions, members of the British Armed Forces have died on, or as a result of, military operations.
Since the end of the Cold War the Forces of the Crown have become increasingly involved in all corners of the globe - the fight against terrorism at home and overseas is a stark example of a new style of conflict.
All this places a tremendous burden on people in the Services and it is one to which they continue to rise with great professionalism and commitment.
For some the Armed Forces is a full term career but there is also a large natural outflow of young men and women re-entering civilian life.
Eventually after a job well done, both old and young military veterans will be able to draw their well-deserved and well-earned Service pension.
However, Armed Forces pensions have exhibited many anomalies over the years, including some that only come to light after bereavement. But unlike other areas of employment, people in the Armed Forces have no official body to represent their interests and negotiate on their behalf.
That’s where we come in. The Society works in close cooperation with other ex-Service organisations to the benefit of all pensionable Armed Forces members and their dependants.
Our complete independence from the MOD allows us to engage vigorously with parliament, ministers, military chains of command and government officials to ensure that Service pensions are as good as they can be.
