Today, I, on behalf of Help for Heroes, along with other veterans from across the country, will come together at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

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We must rightfully acknowledge the sacrifice, bravery, and dedication of all those who served during the Iraq War, which ended 15 years ago. Some paid the ultimate sacrifice, many were wounded both physically and mentally, we remember them all.

We all, I hope, also take the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to support those who return affected by their service and their families.

Anniversaries are a time for reflection, remembrance, and, I would suggest, reaffirmation. Affirmation by the government of the day,........

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