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 ...
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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