Glenrothes Ex-soldier Awarded the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Sir James Gildea Global Award

That the Parliament celebrates the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Sir James Gildea Global Award to ex-soldier, George Givens from Glenrothes, in Fife; understands that the award was presented to George at the annual general meeting in London in July 2024 by Prince Michael of Kent to recognise his exceptional contribution and commitment to SSAFA’s activities and values; recognises George’s long career in the British Army, starting as a 15-year-old cadet and retiring in 1996 as a Major, having seen service during the previous 30 years throughout the UK, Sharjah, Germany, Hong Kong, Belize, Kenya and the USA, including five operational tours of Northern Ireland and one operational tour in the Gulf; understands that after retiring from the army, George was employed in the NHS as a practice manager at a busy general practice, eventually taking early retirement in 2013 after 17 years in the post; believes that George joined SSAFA and became a volunteer caseworker, and that in 2018, he became the branch chair of SSAFA Fife, one of the busiest branches in Scotland and home to one of the largest army bases in Scotland; understands that George is now a caseworker again, dealing with more than 200 cases, with families and individuals supported in this role; commends and acknowledges the contribution and support provided by George to veterans and their families, and is grateful for the hard work and dedication of all SSAFA volunteers providing support and advice to the Armed Forces community, and extends its very best wishes to George, all the volunteers, and everyone involved in SSAFA for continued success in the future.