Operational Honours and Awards List May 2022

The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of Armed Forces personnel.




Armed Forces Minister visits East Africa to coordinate security support for Somalia

James Heappey visited Somalia and travelled to Kenya, Uganda and Burundi – all major contributors to the African Union mission in Somalia.




Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd celebrates high achievers from the Armed Forces community

Cadet Flight Sergeant Ysanne Duncan of No2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets has been recognised by the Queen’s representative for the county and appointed as a Lord-Lieutenant cadet for Gwynedd for 2022.




Organised crime group members jailed

Members of an organised crime group involved in the supply of drugs and stolen military ammunition have been jailed for a total of 68 years and 8 months.




Announcement of Chair – The Haythornthwaite Review of Armed Forces Incentivisation

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Mr Rick Haythornthwaite to chair an independent review of our service personnel’s terms and conditions.