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
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Transition Celebrating excellence: Finalists announced for awards shining a light on veteran talent
The British Forces in Business Awards returns for its ninth year, celebrating those shaping civilian careers after leaving the military
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Military Life BFBS signs game-changing 10-year contract with the MOD in new era of defence
The agreement comes at a crucial moment and demonstrates the importance of BFBS's services for the British military community worldwide and ...
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Mental Health Divorce in the forces: Practical advice from an RAF veteran turned breakup coach
Former Provost Officer Christine Paterson-Deacon helps others navigate the emotional turmoil of breakups and divorce