The power of inclusion: Finalists revealed for 2024 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards
Following the successful launch last year, the awards are back to lead the way as a showcase of talents, achievements and contributions.
Alexander Walters is the Social Media Editor at BFBS Forces News, with nearly five years’ experience covering defence stories at home and abroad. His reporting has taken him from the waters of the Canary Islands to military exercises in Sennelager, events at Buckingham Palace, and the Twickenham pitch, spanning parades, royal engagements, and beyond. After completing his Masters degree, he began his career at BBC Sport and BBC West Midlands.
Following the successful launch last year, the awards are back to lead the way as a showcase of talents, achievements and contributions.
The Flight Lieutenant was part of a strong Red Roses side that faced the French at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester.
A team of 64 has been selected to represent the UK at next year's Invictus Games in Canada.
RAF Flight Lieutenant David 'Turbo' Turnbull shared some amazing footage of his Bournemouth Air Festival departure.
The strikes came a day after Russia hit Poltava with two ballistic missiles, killing 50 and wounding hundreds more.
The arms licences have been suspended amid concerns they could be used to breach international humanitarian law.
The airman had been attempting to intercept a Russian drone and missile strike when contact was lost, although hostile fire is not suspected
The UKAF side secured a place in the Shield Final after a comprehensive 50-0 win over the US Navy side
This is Royal Navy warship HMS Trent's sixth interception this year, bringing the total amount of drugs seized to £551.5 million
Former US President Donald Trump controversially compared a civilian award favourably to the US Medal of Honor.
Boxer Lin Yu-ting and her teammates were greeted by F-16Vs releasing flares on their return after this year's Olympic Games.
Tim Walz served in the US Army National Guard for 24 years, making him the longest-serving veteran to be a vice presidential nominee.
JJ took part in Prince Harry's 2014 Invictus Games after he was injured in Afghanistan and is now a key part of the BBC's Olympics coverage.
Great Britain started their hockey campaign in style with a 4-0 win against Spain in the pool stages of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The games is aimed at wounded, injured or sick Armed Forces personnel and veterans.
The West Midlands city beat stiff competition from rivals including Washington DC to host the eighth Invictus Games.