Moray Council and the armed forces have renewed their pledge to work together for military families in the region.
High-ranking officials from the air force, army and navy joined authority dignitaries at RAF Lossiemouth yesterday to sign the Armed Forces Covenant.
The agreement is designed to demonstrate a commitment to personnel, veterans and their families in Moray.
While signing the agreement council convener Allan Wright emphasised the strong ties built between the community during the fight to save the airfield in 2010.
Since the previous covenant was signed four years ago, the base at Kinloss has changed hands with the 39 Engineer Regiment moving in.
Recently it has helped Moray Council introduce a pilot scheme for teachers with qualifications outside of Scotland to move to the region. The authority is now one of the leading forces behind ensuring that Kinloss Barracks stays open.
Moray Council’s armed forces champion, Chris Tuke, said: “Many of the covenant’s aims were already established due to the long presence of the RAF in the area.
“I hope that the principals of it can continue long into the future and my gratitude goes to all involved in making Moray a great place for our armed forces personnel and their families to be based and, often, to settle on retirement.”
RAF Lossiemouth station commander, group captain Paul Godfrey, said: “The covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. It’s a privilege for me to re-sign it for RAF Lossiemouth personnel, their families, veterans and local air cadets.”
