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 ...
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Health and Fitness Fat jabs: British Army introduces official policy for personnel using weight loss medication
The policy includes a list of dos and don'ts for those soldiers who have been prescribed the drugs in addition to dietary advice
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Military Life In God's name: Are more younger people in the Army turning to faith?
Evidence suggests a revival of faith across the British Army, with more service personnel accessing the services of unit padres
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Military Life Concerns over government shifting goalposts on military housing and cadets
Chair of the Defence Committee Tan Dhesi is calling for defence ministers to appear before the committee so the Defence Investment Plan can ...
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Military Life Cash on drones or fixing military homes? Here's where you said the money should be spent
BFBS Forces News asked: Should military housing budgets be redirected to fund capabilities such as drones?
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Military Life Campaigner disappointed as work on 14,000 sub-standard military homes delayed
A third of Service Family Accommodation properties will now not be worked on until at least 2030 to help fund the Defence Investment Plan
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Military Life How pioneering breastfeeding research by an Army paramedic could save babies' lives
Corporal Natasha Day is chair of the Defence Breastfeeding Network and a paramedic with 1 Armoured Medical Regiment
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RAF Ball of sweat in body armour: Former RAF aviator recalls the blistering heat on operations
Taking refuge in a fridge was just one way Liz McConaghy managed to stay cool while on deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan
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Military Life Charity says 9 in 10 personnel missed milestone moments: Watch reunions from our archive
The research, released ahead of Armed Forces Day, was put together by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
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Military Life Soldiering On unveils 2026 finalists plus new award for supporting military community
The awards are designed to recognise the contributions of the Armed Forces community within UK society
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Special forces Spec-Ops: Ex-SAS men's lager passes selection on mission to boost veteran community
The brand is built on the values that define SAS selection – resilience, discipline and uncompromising standards
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Military Life More than one in 10 forces family homes treated for damp and mould in last six months
Between November and the end of April, 5,550 military houses had to have work done to tackle the issue
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Mental Health 'Giving widows a pension isn't enough': UK's first tri-service bereavement hub launched
Widow and founder of military charity Beyond The Wire, Jilly Carrell, says we must do better for bereaved families
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Cadets Three-point Cadet Action Plan strategy unveiled as minister pledges more support for force
The Cadet Action Plan will be published during the first-ever National Cadets Week in October