An RAF welfare officer has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Sarah Duviau, stationed at RAF Brize Norton, received the Chief of Air Staff’s Commendation for her professional work and voluntary work with the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association (SSAFA), the Armed Forces charity.

She said: "I’m incredibly grateful to have received this commendation; in fact, I was totally surprised and honoured to have been nominated in the first place."

The nomination came from group captain Claire O'Grady. She said: "Sarah’s commitment and energy are extraordinary.

"She is delivering facilities that are improving the quality of life for all at RAF Brize Norton, and critically, reducing loneliness and isolation."

Speaking about the facilities she has set up, Ms Duviau added: "The music room – opened last year – was my biggest achievement, I have since set up music therapy, run a weekly art group and yearly station bowling event.

"I opened an all-ranks recreation room, and earlier this month, I ran a workshop promoting wellbeing and developing resilience for service personnel.”

Charlotte Eadie, SSAFA’s serving community manager, said: "This award is so very well deserved.

"You’ve worked tirelessly on behalf of others and I can’t think of anyone more deserving."

SSAFA provides support to serving members of the military community and veteran, and their families, in the UK and overseas.