Military Life

Lance Corporal Alex Kelly (left) and Trooper Jack Paul Orchard (right) (Picture: Crown Copyright)

Beyond the bagpipes: Meet the performers whose real Army jobs take them far from Edinburgh

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo offered a glimpse into one of the least understood parts of military life – the hidden talents

Colonel Grace Sangster-Wall (second from right) pictured with other guests at the 2025 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards (Picture: LGBTQ+ Defence Awards)

Outstanding talent recognised as finalists revealed for 2026 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards

AS1 Leah won Category A with "People Into The Light" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

Capturing courage: RAF photographers showcase bravery and beauty in 2026 competition

The three- and four-bedroom homes are also better suited to the Mediterranean climate and fitted with solar panels (Picture: BFBS)

Feels like home: Families enjoy 46 new modern earthquake-resistant homes in Dhekelia, Cyprus

Leading Hand Kurt Tarrant and his fellow committals assistant carry out their duties committing ashes to the sea (Picture: BFBS)

Saying goodbye to sailors: the ancient tradition of committing the ashes of personnel to the sea

Army Reserve recruits undergo physical development training (Picture: MOD)

Fat jabs: British Army introduces official policy for personnel using weight loss medication

A military padre blesses a KFOR soldier during a field service in Kosovo (Picture: BFBS)

In God's name: Are more younger people in the Army turning to faith?

Should personnel welfare lose out to new equipment under defence funding priorities? (Picture: MOD)

Cash on drones or fixing military homes? Here's where you said the money should be spent

How I Got Here

141125 Corie Mapp How I Got Here cover photo CREDIT IBSF

Black Ice: The double amputee who wants people to stop existing and start living

British Army veteran Corie Mapp wants to encourage other veterans to find a support system

211125 Ryan Knight How I Got Here cover photo CREDIT BFBS

From survivor's guilt to compassionate care: How this veteran got to where he is today

Royal Marines veteran Kelvin Davies now teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes on civvy street

From the Royal Marines to martial arts – meet the veteran finding success on civvy street

British Army veteran Rebecca Foran-Coutts How I Got Here cover photo CREDIT Rebecca Foran-Coutts

Soft skills, self-belief and curiosity: Key qualities to develop for success on civvy street

Alex Barrett How I Got Here COVER CREDIT Net Socials

Trust your gut: How one soldier transformed his military skills into civilian success

180226 How I Got Here Rach Williamson COVER CREDIT Rach Williamson

From injury to Invictus: How one RAF veteran rebuilt her life by saying yes

British Army veteran Chris Ashford has been able to find success on civvy street

Take the blinkers off and feather your nest: Veteran shares his advice for success on civvy street

090426 Lee Madigan How I Got Here cover image CREDIT Lee Madigan

Military transition specialist offers top five tips for service leavers to find success