Going for gold: Is the braid used on Royal Navy officers' uniforms really made of precious metal?
The custom of wearing a gold curl on distinction tape was first introduced in 1856.
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Feature A true alliance: The RAF pilot who rescued two German soldiers in the face of the Taliban
BFBS documentary Nato 75 - An Alliance Rescue is a remarkable story of bravery and danger showing exactly what it means to be part of Nato.
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Army Ranger Regiment: What we know about the British Army's elite fighting force
The Rangers draws its name from an elite unit that fought in the British Army in the 18th century in North America, using irregular tactics.
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Navy Winches, whistles, sails and supplies: How sailors become Seaman Specialists
Forces News was invited to see the array of practical and technical skills that sailors need to master at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall.
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History All you need to know about the Victoria Cross
What is the Victoria Cross and who has received it?
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Feature Retired fighter pilot Killer Chick inspires future generations of female pilots with extraordinary story of heroism
Previously uncomfortable being defined by her gender, Colonel Kim Campbell now sees its value.
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Women World's only female military chief talks about breaking barriers and inspiring women
Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman has played a pivotal role in cultural change within the Jamaica Defence Force.
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Feature How Cyprus' Green Line earned its name more than 60 years ago
The origin story for the nickname of the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus might surprise you.
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Feature Tuskegee Airmen: The pioneering black pilots whose excellence helped desegregate the US military
The first black military pilots in American history paved the way for future generations of black aviators.
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Feature History in Focus: The Naafi assistant who helped bring an end to the U-boat menace
Three men raced on board a sinking U-boat to snatch crucial documents that would help decipher Shark, the upgraded version of Enigma.
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Feature The Traitors' Army star Harry: The military made me but it's time to leave
Lance Corporal Harry Clark revealed he was already thinking of leaving the Armed Forces before he took part in The Traitors
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Feature 'They understand when something is BS': Masters of the Air military adviser on importance of getting it right
Hollywood adviser Captain Dale Dye expresses his frustration at inaccurate portrayals of the military in film and television.
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Feature History in focus: The story of HMS Edinburgh's sunken cargo of Russian gold
It was the salvage of the century - the recovery of 431 of the 465 gold bars that went down with HMS Edinburgh in 1942.
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Feature Military spouse turned comedian uplifting forces community one joke at a time
Comedian Ashley Gutermuth, the wife of a US Air Force Reserve pilot, is using TikTok to be a megaphone for the military community.
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Aircraft Typhoon: The RAF's primary multi-role fighter jet that packs a mighty punch
While some modern warplanes rely more on their agility, the Typhoon is all about payload and power.
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Feature Blackhorse: The legendary story behind 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment's nickname
A century after a deadly fire that almost wiped out a Californian town, we take a look at the unique story behind 11th ACR's nickname.