Soldier recalls family links to Jamaica as UK marks Windrush 75
Today is the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain on 22 June 1948. The ship brought migrants from the Caribbean to help rebuild the country following WWII. To mark the occasion, a soldier tells the story of his family’s links to Jamaica.
This Armed Forces Week, we celebrate the soldiers and officers who serve part-time in the British Army Reserve and hear from one woman whose life was transformed by the decision to join.
A shared passion for helping young people make the most of themselves has seen adventurer Bear Grylls named Honorary Colonel of The Army Foundation College (Harrogate) (AFC(H)).