Incredible contributions recognised at Celebrating Forces Families Awards
UK Armed Forces families celebrated their perseverance at the Celebrating Forces Families event at London's De Vere Connaught Rooms.
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Technology RBLI unveils powerful tribute to two significant milestones in nation's history
The RBLI's Echoes statue is marking 90 years since the invention of radar and 80 years since VE Day
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Veterans Corrie star Cotton and RAF veteran warn PIP changes could hit ex-forces hardest
Antony Cotton and Ian Hewitt speak out about the devastating impact planned disability benefit reforms could have on veterans.
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Veterans Army veteran seeks access into Myanmar for relief team after fatal earthquake
The React charity hopes to deploy a team of ex-military responders to help communities hit hardest by the 7.7 magnitude quake.
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Forces Charities War poetry to physics explosions: Bereaved military children want different school experience
A leading charity is calling for teacher training and alternative exam questions to remove barriers to learning.
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Forces Charities Military fitness coach Farren Morgan finishes 1,000-mile ruck challenge for veterans charity
He ran the equivalent of 38 marathons, all while carrying a 35lb backpack and overcoming painful injuries.
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Royal Marines Honorary Royal Marine breaks Guinness world record for fastest marathon on crutches
Film-maker Chris Terrill broke the record by chance and says he runs faster wearing his green beret.
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Feature The Armed Forces charity born from empathy still supporting military community today
Founded in 1885, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has supported the military community for 140 years.
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Forces Charities SSAFA marks 140 years of compassionate support for military community
The Armed Forces charity is one of the oldest tri-service military charities in the UK.
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Royal Marines 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.