MP condemns dire military housing as £9bn defence homes overhaul debated
Member of the Armed Forces Bill Committee Paul Foster MP recalled his experience of married quarters during his time in the Army
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RAF Tucked out back in vogue: RAF makes changes to dress regs and its appearance policy
The changes include new guidance on how to wear the lightweight PCS jacket, prompting a debate over form vs function
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Tri-Service Soldiering On: New name, but same exciting celebration of the military community
The event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea marks the official launch of The Armed Forces Community Awards @ Soldiering On 2026
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Military Life 'We've all got horror stories': Ex-Army officer and minister urges personnel to report mouldy rooms
Louise Sandher-Jones has launched a review into Single Living Accommodation, which houses 80,000 military personnel in the UK and overseas
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Transition Scottish Forces in Business Awards showcase veteran talent transforming workforce
The awards prove that a military background can be a springboard, not a limitation, for business success
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How I Got Here Soft skills, self-belief and curiosity: Key qualities to develop for success on civvy street
British Army veteran Rebecca Foran-Coutts says: "You can kind of build a life that is every bit as rewarding as the one you left behind."
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RAF PM says UK will do 'whatever is necessary' to stay safe in face of intensified Russian threats
Sir Keir Starmer told BFBS Forces News his message for Putin after signing a new defence agreement with Norway
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Feature Rent, food bank vouchers and therapy: How a military charity helped veteran back on his feet
Royal Navy veteran Adam Phillimore doesn't want service personnel to drown in debt like he did
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Military Life New defence housing service to put forces families first as Healey unveils new strategy
The Defence Secretary and Armed Forces Minister visited housing in London as the department unveiled its defence housing strategy
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Military Life The military housing glow-up: Five little details that are making a big difference
From snazzy new USB sockets to the end of the dreaded magnolia walls, here's how military homes are being upgraded for forces families
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Feature Be prepared that things will feel very strange: REME veteran's practical advice for civvy street
British Army veteran Dr Bex Bennett spoke to BFBS Forces News for the latest in the How I Got Here series
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Forces Charities Soldier wins his first ultra-marathon in 40°C+ heat to raise funds for mental health charities
Cpl Simon Richardson joined Jason 'Foxy' Fox and Brian Wood to take on the Ultra 4 Charity Sahara Desert ultra-marathon
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Forces Charities Soldier to battle ultra marathon in Sahara Desert in memory of comrades lost to suicide
Corporal Simon Richardson is raising awareness of mental health across the services after losing comrades to suicide
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Veterans Soldiering On Awards: Winners of resilience and inspiration from Armed Forces community
The glamorous awards night highlighted key inspirational figures from across the forces world.
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Military Life Exclusive: MOD settles multimillion-pound discriminatory accommodation charges case
Thousands of serving personnel are expected to receive compensation following the MOD's decision to settle out of court
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Feature Cheat sheets and no nudity: Former British Army officer's advice for life on civvy street
Harry Mackarness spoke to BFBS Forces News about his experience leaving the military for our new series, How I Got Here