▫️Lt-Cdr (retired) Susie Hamilton ▫️Making life better for Scotland's ex-Service Community ▫️Independent from the Scottish Government
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I attended Veterans Housing Scotland's event in Glasgow yesterday where I heard about plans to provide more housing for disabled veterans. I was pleased to meet Bailie Paul McCabe and Glasgow's Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Abdul Bostani.
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A strength of VHS is that it works with many partners and it was a pleasure to catch up with Jamie from RCA Trust.
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🏳️🌈 Were you impacted by the Armed Forces ban on LGBT personnel? Applications for restorative measures and financial recognition close on 12 December 2026.
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Find out more about applying ➡️ gov.uk/government/collection…
You can get support with your application from @fightingwithpride and @royalbritishlegion
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Huge thanks to Veterans Scotland for organising an extremely impactful Armed Forces Champions gathering yesterday. There was an impressive range of speakers, including Scotland's new Veterans Minister.
@VeteransScot
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The day demonstrated the power of collaboration, the real world consequences of policy decisions and the importance of listening directly to the Serving and veteran community.
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Great to attend @OfficersAssocScotland's employers reception in Edinburgh last night. Brilliant to see so many businesses championing Service Leavers & veterans — and wonderful to meet Heather & Alix from Forces Wives Challenge CIC.
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A range of events, activity and announcements in May, including a moving service to mark 15 years since the withdrawal of British Armed Forces from Iraq. Read more in my May round-up: scottishveteranscommissioner…
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Pleasure to attend the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity recognition evening at Merchant’s House of Glasgow celebrating Scotland’s naval community. Inspiring to see personnel, cadets, volunteers & partners honoured. Well done all, including @RNRMC & amazing supporters!
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A sombre and emotional service at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark 15 years since the withdrawal of British forces from Iraq. It was an opportunity to offer deepest gratitude to all who served in Operation TELIC, and the families who supported them.
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A former RNEC classmate Cdr Michael Shaw RN shared his story in one of the powerful films shown, and it was great to catch up with him.
Also a huge honour to meet Pegasus, mascot of the Parachute Regiment who was turned out very smartly, as always.
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It was a particular honour to meet Audrey and Laura, the Chairs of the Army and RAF Widows Associations, and I was delighted to catch up with the Veterans Commissioners of Wales and Northern Ireland and the Chair of Poppyscotland.
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I was delighted to meet some of the Association of Royal Yachtsmen on board HMY BRITANNIA during their annual maintenance week. As well as carrying out some maintenance jobs it is a great opportunity for those who f served in the Royal Yacht to share experiences and camaraderie.
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My latest blog reflects on the value of connection, comradeship and common experience in the veteran community. You can read it at: scottishveteranscommissioner…
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It was a true privilege to join the Army Widows’ Association for their AGM dinner. It was a special opportunity to meet so many of the remarkable members of the Association who have given so much for our country and support each other with so much warmth, humour and friendship.
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On #VEDay we remember those who served during WWII to achieve peace in Europe and we honour the courage of all who served. We acknowledge the sacrifice of those who did not come home, and the loved ones who grieved their loss. We will remember them.
#LestWeForget
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A busy month of engagements in April including visits to Inverness, Speyside, Kelso and Glasgow, and a chance to celebrate the veteran community at the 2026 Scottish Veterans Awards.
Read more in my April round-up: scottishveteranscommissioner…
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