Navy's Olympic Rowing Champion Helps Raise Thousands In Charity Challenge
Lieutenant Commander Pete Reed completed the 'Race the Thames' team event alongside individuals also undergoing rehab at Stanford Hall.
Jon Knighton joined BFBS as a broadcast trainee in March 1986. He worked in Gibraltar, Cyprus, The Falklands, London and Germany with BFBS Radio before joining BFBS TV as a news producer and editor in 1994. He set up the Sports team in 2002, which has now grown to six team members, reflecting the importance of Forces sport. Jon studied History at university and obtained a postgraduate diploma in Journalism at Falmouth, before going on to work as a sports reporter for BBC York, Leeds, and Humberside.
Lieutenant Commander Pete Reed completed the 'Race the Thames' team event alongside individuals also undergoing rehab at Stanford Hall.
The team are training virtually while they cannot get in their cars because of lockdown.
The drivers are returning to the track, but this time it will be in a virtual championship.
Captain Gemma Rowland recently joined Bristol Bears after spending eight years at Wasps.
Despite the Government's latest announcement, it is unlikely any on-duty sport will be seen until mid-May.
Staff Sergeant Lee Soper spoke about his long career involved in military rugby union ahead of leaving the Armed Forces in March.
The chairman of UK Armed Forces football, Air Commodore Simon Harper, is hoping the sport will be back before the end of the season.
The RAF Regiment's Lance Corporal Shanwayne Stephens has just completed his first season with the Jamaican team.
The Navy, Army and RAF usually enter the tournament at the first round but will not be able to this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Commander Gary Bushell spoke to Forces News to explain the cancellation and what could be next for military rugby union.
Major Nicola Rush was a losing finalist in the Horse and Hound Volunteer of the Year award.
Staff Sergeant Sarah Mitchelson serves with the Royal Logistics Corps.
A virtual 12-hour fitness marathon saw the players push themselves to the limit.
The RAF star has become a key part of the England team.
The team spent 10 days in the country, playing in an international tournament and working with local children.
The former senior team head coach will lead a new coaching development scheme within the Army.