Royal Marine Combat Veterans Enjoy Therapeutic Retreat In France !

On 2 April 1982, Argentine forces landed on the Falkland Islands and assumed military control, invading South Georgia Island the following day. The UK launched Operation Corporate – tasked with regaining the British territory in the South Atlantic.Every year, 14 June marks Liberation Day – commemorating the end of the occupation of the islands by Argentina.It marks the day UK Armed Forces advanced on the capital, Stanley, and Argentine troops fled.Liberation Day remembers the more-than-250 British troops who lost their lives during the 10-week conflict. This year we invited a group of Royal Marine Commando combat veterans to our residential retreat in France so they could enjoy a little respite during the 40th year commemorations . Everyone had an amazing break and we thank Richard Skerritt, Barbour UK and Bolt Burdon & Kemp Solicitors for their help in making this opportunity a reality.

“The week was certainly memorable and like others have said ' I haven't stopped laughing '.On a serious point I hope we are able to all meet up again, the time spent with ' oppos' is very important for me. In France it was both an emotional and therapeutic few days.I sincerely send my best wishes to all individuals involved in Forward Assist and really appreciate the essential work they/you carry out.Finally I would like to thank you personally for accommodating all of us.”