Burma campaign veterans recall Japanese surrender ahead of VJ Day anniversary
Both Royal Star & Garter residents fought in the Far East during the Second World War.
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Royal Marines Commando and veteran to take on unique kayaking challenge for charity
Commando 80 Challenge fundraising celebrates the anniversary of the Royal Marines taking on the commando role during WW2.
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WWII Former PARA and London cabbie to raise money for The Taxi Charity
The 'Market Garden Challenge' is hoping to raise £10,000 for veterans wishing to pay their respect to the fallen.
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Forces Charities Waterloo Uncovered: British veterans dig up history
Rare skeletons have been unearthed at the site of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium on 18 June 1815.
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Forces Charities Former Royal Marine takes on swim challenge to raise awareness for mental health support
WO2 (Retired) Paul Wood will swim 30 miles to honour Royal Marines colleagues who have committed suicide.
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Military Life What is it like to be an Armed Forces child?
New exhibition explores the unique lives of military children.
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Veterans Race Across America: Injured veterans take on epic 3,000-mile cycle across US
Blesma's team members are ready to take on the epic challenge which will push them to their limits.
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Mental Health Soldier with PTSD carries rowing machine up mountain in world record attempt
Royal Fusilier Jonathan Roberson will attempt to then row the height of the mountain at the top, completing the trip 10 times.
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RAF RAF Benevolent Fund celebrates generosity of supporters
The awards ceremony was attended by hundreds of RAF personnel, veterans and supporters of the charity.
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Veterans Back to the Balkans for British Army veteran's charity walk
Former soldier Mark Pawlak is taking on this epic challenge for charity Link to Hope.
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D-Day 'If our names are on a bullet, it's our bad luck': WW2 veteran recalls memories of D-Day
Royal Navy veteran Peter Smoothy has paid his respects in Normandy thanks to the Taxi Charity.
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Veterans Could you help give this D-Day veteran the final send-off he deserves?
Sailors and veterans are wanted to support an Essex D-Day veteran's funeral.
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Forces Charities Not Forgotten Association event is back at Buckingham Palace
The annual charity event for veterans and serving personnel was cancelled for two years because of the pandemic.
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Mental Health British Army corporal taking on 185km hike to raise awareness on mental health
Natalya Platonova will complete the walk with a medicine ball to signify the "invisible burden" of mental health.
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Forces Charities Veteran amputee to embark on 2,000km charity cycle challenge
Stuart Croxford will cycle up to 20 hours per day while navigating the UK.
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Navy HMS Prince of Wales' crew complete over 10,000 burpees for charity
Personnel on board the carrier also carried out 5,000 deadlifts as part of the fundraiser for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.