Armed Forces Bill: Government defeat in Lords puts spotlight on military housing standards
The bill is normally passed every five years and gives Parliament's consent for the UK to maintain a standing Armed Forces
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Cadets Building confidence, forming friendships: What it's like being a member of the Sea Cadets
Thousands of young people from across the UK are members of the cadet forces, where they are inspired to achieve more in their lives
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Navy Night at the Oscars: Awards ceremony celebrates the success of the Silent Service
Held at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow, the night recognised the achievements of the current generation of submariners and those supporting ...
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LGBTQ LGBTQ+ Defence Awards: 'Future generations will know where they belong'
Held in Covent Garden, the evening included keynote speeches from Wes Streeting, the UK's first openly gay Defence Secretary
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Army All you need to know about RLC and how it keeps British Army fighting worldwide
From the cap badge to sport and celebrities, here is all you need to know about the Royal Logistic Corps
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Military Life Healing Military Minds reaches £250,000 fundraising milestone for veterans' mental health
The event brought together members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and supporters to raise money for Combat Stress
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Tri-Service The price for service: What do some of the world's top militaries pay their personnel?
From around £1,300 a year to £44,000, there's a big difference in what military personnel can earn depending on where they serve
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News MOD officials admit failings in defence housing over past 40 years will take time to fix
MPs from the Public Accounts Committee were told that some progress is being made on issues from decades of neglect but it will take time to ...
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Military Life 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
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LGBTQ Outstanding talent recognised as finalists revealed for 2026 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards
The flagship celebration of defence inclusion unveils its fourth annual shortlist of finalists
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RAF Capturing courage: RAF photographers showcase bravery and beauty in 2026 competition
The winners for the RAF Photographic Competition 2026 have been announced
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Cyprus Feels like home: Families enjoy 46 new modern earthquake-resistant homes in Dhekelia, Cyprus
The modern houses are the first phase of Service Family Accommodation behind the wire at Dhekelia Station
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Military Life Is Single Living Accommodation making personnel want to leave the Armed Forces?
Personnel were given their say on living standards, and two thirds said quality was the most important factor when it comes to satisfaction
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Army Statue unveiled to celebrate bond between airborne forces and Colchester
The figure is a life-sized bronze of a soldier in full parachute kit, ready to jump into action
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Navy Saying goodbye to sailors: the ancient tradition of committing the ashes of personnel to the sea
BFBS Forces News was granted rare access to film the moment loved ones said goodbye to their servicemen and women for the last time
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Families Satisfaction with service family life rises slightly, annual attitude survey finds
The report provides information on the experiences and attitudes towards various aspects of service life, comparing this year with previous ...