Army lifts 100-year ban on serving soldiers having beards, by Royal Appointment
Members of the British Army can now grow facial hair - as long as they follow strict rules regarding the beard's length and shape.
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Veterans Former soldier says military training helped him during two-year homelessness ordeal
The ex-Fusilier credits his Army training with helping him survive his prolonged period of living on the street and sheltering in doorways.
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News Armed Forces to receive new Wider Service Medal - here's who is eligible
It will be awarded to personnel in key operational roles where the physical risk to life is lower than traditionally required for a medal.
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Military Life RBL hails decision to lower income requirement to bring non-UK partners to Britain
Service personnel wanting to bring eligible partners and children to the UK must be on a certain income, but this has now been reduced.
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Navy Winches, whistles, sails and supplies: How sailors become Seaman Specialists
Forces News was invited to see the array of practical and technical skills that sailors need to master at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall.
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Mental Health Children's charity launches free wellbeing toolkit to help military kids cope with service life
The Naval Children's Charity hopes its Doing Distance toolkit will help military children navigate the highs and lows of service life.
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Women A gap year like none other: Intern officer deploys with The Rifles before heading to uni
Mia Clark finished top of her class at Sandhurst and is currently serving in Cyprus with 1 Rifles - all before heading off to university.
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Women World's only female military chief talks about breaking barriers and inspiring women
Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman has played a pivotal role in cultural change within the Jamaica Defence Force.
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Military Life Not fighting fit: How the military is attempting to deal with an epidemic of injuries
The Royal Navy wants to work out whether an individual's physical training needs to be amended to boost their muscular and skeletal fitness.
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Soldiering On Broadcaster Jeremy Vine returns as host for prestigious Soldiering On Awards
The broadcaster says it is a 'joy' to host the awards ceremony and that he feels inspired by all the nominees.
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Politics Legal action launched against MOD for alleged discrimination over housing costs
The law firm representing them argues tens of thousands of personnel have been discriminated against based on their age and marital status.
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Politics Thousands of potential recruits from Commonwealth turned away because 'no current vacancies'
Fewer than 1,400 Commonwealth citizens are allowed to join the UK's Armed Forces each year.
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Army Energy drink ban for Household Cavalry regiment when around military horses
The Blues & Royals has introduced the ban with immediate effect, threatening disciplinary action for anyone who flouts the new ruling.
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Military Life Two-year-old hospitalised due to damp and mouldy military home, service family say
The Chief of Defence People offers to personally intervene after the little girl became ill while living in service accommodation.
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Food British Army Bake Off: Apprentices join battle of the bakers challenge
Apprenticeship week saw the British Army hold its own Bake Off styled challenge for their apprentice chefs and troops.
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USA Controversial hands in pockets ban for sailors lifted by US Navy
The US military's widespread ban on hands in pockets has been removed for the Navy, but there are still rules to follow.