Cold Dip Commando fundraisers smash goal in tribute to Royal Marines veteran Tim Crossin
A challenge born from one man's determination has inspired hundreds to take the plunge in his memory.
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Special forces Special Forces veterans reach final 100km of Lawrence of Arabia's historic route
Four Special Forces veterans are following in the footsteps of TE Lawrence – who united the Arab tribes during the First World War.
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Army British Army and Royal Navy personnel set milestones during the World's Toughest Row
The World's Toughest Row saw military personnel among 38 teams to row 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua.
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News Team V3nture on finding 'magic' outside comfort zone on the World's Toughest Row
The trio finished the challenge in 40 days, 17 hours, and 40 minutes – despite having only three rowers compared to the usual four.
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Forces Charities Honouring Tim Crossin: 31 cold dips in 31 days across the UK to raise funds for charity
The Cold Dip Commando Challenge is a month-long tribute to a former Royal Marine and his dedication to raising money for worthy causes.
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Mental Health Military dream team assemble in Sweden to prepare for epic Arctic Circle ultramarathon
Their self-supported ultra-challenge trek Project Fire and Ice will see the team take on a 500km unsupported Arctic expedition.
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Forces Charities Soldiering On Awards open for nominations in special 15th anniversary year
Nominations are open until Sunday 30 March, with the ceremony taking place at the House of Lords in July.
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Army Ex-Army officer Polar Preet announces plans for solo trek to North Pole
Former captain Harpreet Chandi aims to become the first woman to trek solo and unsupported to the North Pole next year.
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Sport Military teams continue to battle tricky weather on the World's Toughest Row
Four military teams are battling the elements to race across the Atlantic Ocean in the World's Toughest Row.
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RAF Meet the team supporting members of the RAF Family for more than 100 years
BFBS Forces News joined the RAF Benevolent Fund assistance team to find out more about how they are providing vital help.
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Forces Charities Prince Harry joins bereaved military children for Scotty's virtual Christmas party
More than 280 children took part in the online call with Prince Harry, Scotty's Little Soldiers' Global Ambassador.
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Army Brigade of Gurkhas officers complete demanding Doko Race-inspired ultra challenge
The Doko race has been an integral and gruelling part of the Gurkha recruitment since 1989.
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Forces Charities Soldiers and volunteers pack 2,500 Christmas boxes for military children
Charity Little Troopers ensures British Armed Forces children and their families have access to child-focused support.
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Forces Charities Warm welcome for record-setting amputee veteran following world's toughest trek
Former British Army captain Rich Potter battled through the hardest thing he's ever done to complete Bhutan's Full Snowman Trek.
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Prince Harry Prince Harry offers touching letter of comfort to grieving military children
Writing letters to the members of Scotty's Little Soldiers has become a tradition for the Duke of Sussex ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
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Feature Honouring sacrifice: A brief history of the Royal British Legion's iconic poppy
From Flanders Fields to wearing it on Remembrance Day and everything in between