Historic first: Amputee veteran battles through to complete world's toughest trek
Former captain Rich Potter becomes the first amputee to conquer the Full Snowman Trek in Bhutan, covering a massive 310km in the process.
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Army Officer Cadet-in-waiting begins Atlantic solo row record bid for Team Forces
If she completes her challenge she will be the first female (and youngest person) to row 3,600 nautical miles (4,100 miles) to French Guiana ...
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Mental Health Military dream team assembles for Arctic adventure highlighting mental health in the military
Four military legends, Jason 'Foxy' Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood and Karl Hinett are launching a new campaign in association with SSAFA.
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Remembrance RBL hopes to raise awareness of veterans' mental health as 2024 Poppy Appeal launches
An event at HMS President marked the launch of the campaign, with Armed Forces community members gathered at the military base.
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Veterans Amputee veterans conquer demanding terrain to achieve world first in Bhutan
The pair have completed the Half Snowman Trek, but while one has now had to pull out the other is tackling the full Snowman on his own.
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Veterans Foot after foot: Amputee veterans a day ahead of world record chase in Bhutan
Former British Army Captain Rich Potter and RAF Corporal Rich Davies are a week into their month-long Full Snowman Trek in Bhutan.
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Veterans Limbitless: Military resilience crucial for amputee veterans chasing world record
Armed Forces veterans Rich Potter and Rich Davies have officially started their world record attempt of the Full Snowman Trek in Bhutan.
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Forces Charities BFBS Radio listeners exceed Big Salute Mile-a-thon expectations and smash original goal
In a truly global effort, the week-long Big Salute Mile-a-thon showcased incredible feats of determination.
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Veterans Limbitless: Two veterans aim to reset the limits of what's possible for amputees
Rich Potter and Rich Davies are aiming to set a world record as the first and fastest amputees to take on the Full Snowman Trek in Bhutan.
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Army I felt like I had another purpose, says ex-para whose journey to recovery appears in film
The Mountain Within Me highlights the work of charity Millimetres 2 Mountains and features Ben Halms, who was badly injured on a jump.
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Forces Charities Military veterans set off from London on RBL's annual Pedal to Paris cycle
The cycle charity fundraiser will see veterans, RBL staff and supporters make the 284-mile journey to the French capital.
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Army Meet the veteran teams at Royal British Legion Industries that make our road signs
RBLI has been helping Armed Forces community members for more than a century and is celebrating its 105th anniversary.
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Ukraine British veterans and Ukrainian personnel to row Atlantic in support of wounded
The team, all of whom are injured, aim to raise awareness of the human cost of the conflict endured by the Ukrainian armed forces.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines Band fundraising campaign sees £30k+ raised for terminally ill musician
Sophie Ward saw her life turned upside down after she received a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis at the age of 26.
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Navy Royal Navy veteran, 91, makes waves for charity in HMS Oardacious rowing boat
The former Royal Navy commander has taken to the high seas once more – this time in a rowing boat.
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Veterans RAF veteran ' truly humbled' after more than 1,000 cards arrive to mark his 100th birthday
Richard 'Dick' Skepper, 100, joined the RAF at the age of 18 when the Second World War broke out.