Strong support for armed forces covenant in first year

Wednesday, 21 May 2014 00:00

It's been a busy first year for the Island's Armed Forces Community Covenant.

Set up by Rushen MHK Juan Watterson it endeavours to support local residents who serve, or have served, in the British Armed Forces.

It's main focus is to ensure veterans and active personnel are not disadvantaged by their service - particularly if they've been injured in the line of duty.

Brigadier Norman Butler told us more:

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