James Wharton

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Excl: The MOD introduced behaviour rules for Afghans living on UK military bases — revealed after unverified online claims of anti-social behaviour. The Conduct Charter “captures the standards and norms that will be expected by new neighbours on military sites,” a source said.

MOD behaviour rules were introduced for Afghans living on military bases📜 A code of conduct was imposed for Afghan residents, including those living in Service Family Accommodation Read BFBS @jameswharton exclusive report⬇️🔗forcesnews.com/news/exclusive…

Nice touch @LNER

New: Sources tell Forces News the MOD has stopped housing new Afghan arrivals in military homes – usually reserved for service personnel and their families. A previously announced phase-out of the defence estate for Afghan resettlement has now been enacted.

Defence Estate no longer being used to house new arrivals under resettlement schemes for eligible Afghans, BFBS Forces News understands. Around 38,000 Afghans have been brought to the UK under various schemes. ✍️@jameswharton Follow the latest🔗⬇️ forcesnews.com/operations/afg…

If you can join the army at 16 … 👍

A "row back of rights" for LGBT personnel🗣️ 💬A former Royal Navy officer who was dismissed from the Armed Forces in 1989 for being gay has warned those serving today not to take their rights for granted. 📝@jameswharton Read more🔗⬇️ forcesnews.com/services/tri-s…

A prominent veterans’ campaigner has warned those currently serving in the armed forces not to take their rights for granted - citing Trump’s policies in the United States as an example in point. Story⬇️ forcesnews.com/services/tri-s…

Ahead of Her Majesty’s 78th birthday tomorrow, a new picture of The Queen has been released by Buckingham Palace. The image was taken this month, in the garden at Raymill, Her Majesty’s private home in Wiltshire, by Chris Jackson. 📷 @ChrisJack_Getty

Republic is apparently outraged that the commander in chief of the armed forces is allowed to wear a military uniform