Military to lead commemorations for D-Day heroes at 80th anniversary events
Forces News has compiled a list of the D-Day 80 commemorations – where they are and what they will include.
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USA Welcome to West Point: Behind the scenes at the US Army's military academy
To join the prestigious academy, candidates must have a nomination from a senator and someone connected to the military
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History Missing Victoria Crosses safe after being returned to museum anonymously
The 120-year-old medals were found to be missing during a routine inspection at Chelmsford City Museum.
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Women Soldier becomes first female in British Army to fully qualify as military farrier
Lance Bombardier Abbie Robinson-Wyss began specialising as a military farrier apprentice in 2020 and has
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D-Day Normandy veterans travel from across the UK for final gathering ahead of D-Day 80
The nine men laughed and shared stories about the D-Day and Normandy landings.
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Feature Anzac Day: Who were the Anzacs?
Each year, 25 April marks the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
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Army Fusiliers honour heritage with St George's Day parade through regimental heartland
More than 200 people took part in the 5th Fusiliers parade, including cadets and veterans, in support of the reserve armoured infantry unit.
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Feature The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Veteran brings James Bond move alive in new film
Parachute Regiment veteran turned military adviser Paul Biddiss reveals how he tried to ensure accuracy while filming
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Cyprus Band and Bugles of The Rifles Sound the Retreat with a twist at Cyprus base
The musical display took place at the British military's base in Dhekelia.
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RAF Weighty Eighty: RAF and Royal Australian Air Force resurrect 80 Squadron at joint ceremony
Both 80 Squadron Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force will work alongside their US Air Force colleagues in the United States.
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Feature Samurais and swordplay: How militarily accurate is FX's TV series Shōgun?
Shōgun has had rave reviews, but we find out whether this story of an Englishman stranded in feudal Japan is as accurate as it is ambitious.
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Naval History 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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Nato Nato's 75th anniversary celebrated with musical tribute at Buckingham Palace
The Band of the Welsh Guards performed the Nato hymn to honour the organisation's 75th anniversary.
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Scotland Shapps steps in to ensure Edinburgh Castle's historic One O'Clock Gun won't be silenced
The Defence Secretary insisted the firing of the ceremonial gun should go ahead, despite concern about new health and safety guidelines.
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RAF RAF and UK Space Command celebrate their respective 106th and third birthdays
The UK became the first nation to form a separate and independent air force, in 1918.
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Veterans Veterans living next to Chelsea Football Club relieved they will no longer be made homeless
The Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions, next door to Stamford Bridge Stadium, was set up in 1915 to house soldiers returning from war.