RAF veteran supported to beat addiction
The support of the RAF Association helped an RAF veteran conquer her addiction and turn her life around.
RAF Association helps young family spend Christmas in their new home
Oliver, 40, from Oundle in Northamptonshire, joined the RAF in 2002 and enjoyed a successful career as an Electrical Engineer. However, he began to struggle with drug addiction.
The RAF Association’s dedicated casework team supported veteran Warren to get the help he needed.
Forty-eight-year-old Warren King, from West Yorkshire, served in the RAF for 15 years. A Senior Aircraftman, working in close protection, his career involved several overseas postings including two tours of Iraq.
Veteran supported financially following cancer surgery
When former RAF chef Mark Sully-Metters needed time off work following a shock cancer diagnosis, the RAF Association alleviated his financial worries so he could focus on his recovery.
Flight Lieutenant helped with dementia care
Rosie was faced with the life-changing prospect of becoming a carer when her mother was diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer’s disease in 2019.
Helping John with his demons
John is on medication for life for his Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but sometimes the medication and counselling cannot stop the dreams.
Ray Brasier: Connections for Life
He witnessed air crashes and mid-air collisions – and was in the teams that had to go in and rescue people.
