![Left to right: Alex Sotheran, DIO archaeologist; Sam Fairhead, Wessex Archaeology; Stewart Bowman, veteran participant; Dickie Bennett, Breaking Ground Heritage. [Crown Copyright / MOD 2017]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/09/L-to-R-Alex-Sotheran-DIO-archaeologist-Sam-Fairhead-Wessex-Archaeology-Stewart-Bowman-veteran-participant-Dick-1024x683.jpg)
...initially created by DIO and the Defence Archaeology Group and, as it developed and operations in Afghanistan ceased, the focus moved on to helping veterans develop new skills and get...
![Commander British Forces Opens Nursery at RAF Akrotiri [MOD 2017]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/10/Early-Years-3-1024x824.jpg)
...and drop off areas are also available. The new staff for the new nursery at RAF Akrotiri [Crown Copyright MOD 2017]This significant investment in Cyprus has been very welcome news...
![Reservist Ben Lolley on the upper deck of the Danish warship HDMS Absalon. [Crown Copyright, MOD 2017]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2017/10/20171027-Lolley_Pic1-1-1024x768.png)
...A few months later – I had a new uniform, a new cap badge, and a new ID card; herein commenced my Naval career! HDMS Absalon sailing past the ‘Small...
...ceremony for some new accommodation. Glenart Castle Mess, located in Longbridge, Birmingham, provides a new purpose- built accommodation and messing facility for the military medics working at the Royal Centre...
![Jacqui Rock, DIO Commercial Director [Crown Copyright, MOD 2018]](https://insidedio.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2018/03/Rock-bio-e1543582792339.jpg)
...the United Kingdom. A key priority in this role is delivering against our new Commercial Strategy both internally and externally. You might be wondering what the Commercial Strategy actually is....
...new squadrons of US F35s in 2021. We have just held a ground breaking ceremony at the airbase with USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing, Kier and VolkerFitzpatrick to officially mark the...
The new Fendered Spacer Units have been put in place to prepare Portsmouth for the arrival of the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier. [Crown Copyright/MOD2019]Regular readers will remember that...
...and sustainability goals. We’re still looking for nominations in the following categories. Sustainable Construction This looks at new build and refurbishment projects that innovate in fields such as new materials...
The jetty will be used by the Royal Navy's existing vessels and is being refurbished to make it suitable for the new aircraft carriers [Crown Copyright/MOD2020]One of the biggest projects...
Britannia Royal Naval College’s newly completed physical training centre [Crown Copyright/MOD2020]DIO works hard to deliver for our customers, at times overcoming challenges along the way. We recently completed work on...