DIO’s commitment to protecting the jungle wildlife in Belize
DIO has worked with big cat charity Panthera to monitor big cats in the jungle at British Army Training Unit Belize.
Benvenuti in Italia: working for DIO in Italy
For the first time in a few years, DIO will soon have a member of staff based in Italy, and it could be you.The primary role of DIO’s Senior Estate Surveyor Italy is to ensure that the housing requirements for the UK military and civilian personnel and their families assigned to the various NATO locations around Italy are met. It's a role I held until 2015.
What a difference a year makes at RAF Lakenheath
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In July 2019 we held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction at RAF Lakenheath and the next phase of the hugely important F-35 programme. With any major construction project there are always challenges to identify and overcome …
Planting a modern hedgerow at Sealand Ranges
We all know that deforestation is a major environmental concern around the world. Carbon dioxide is a huge contributor to climate change, but trees capture and store carbon dioxide. Scientists say planting more trees is a great way to reduce …
The unsung heroes of the MOD Guard Service
Like all organisations across the country – and much of the world – DIO has been heavily impacted by Coronavirus and Covid-19. Unlike many of our staff, the MOD Guard Service can't work from home. How have they adapted to the current situation?
Working in the Government Property Profession
The Ministry of Defence is one of the largest landowners in the UK with extensive, diverse and unique infrastructure. This DIO-managed estate is vital for Defence personnel to live, work, train and deploy. Life at DIO I joined …
How we use data at DIO
It’s Data Protection Day, so what more appropriate time to talk about how we use data in DIO? Recently DIO has sought to investigate how we can use our data to find ways to better support the Armed Forces. Read on to find out more.
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is important to me as it illustrates the contributions that this community has made to society over many years. I'm particularly interested in the contributions of black people during the Second World War and Windrush years.
Saving lives in the outback
Did you know DIO has played a small part in saving lives in the Australian outback? Read on to find out how!
Civilians and conservation: DIO in Belize
Recently I was fortunate enough to be able to visit our overseas training area in Belize with Brigadier Simon Stockley and his team. Here are my impressions of our operation in Belize.