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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.
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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.