Second World War RAF pilot takes to the air again in a Spitfire at the age of 102
RAF veteran Jack Hemmings is believed to be the oldest Briton to fly the historic fighter plane, raising money for charity while doing so.
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Veterans One application received every 3.6 seconds for veteran ID card, minister reveals
Around 1.8 million Armed Forces veterans are now able to apply for their ID card, with a massive uptake in the number of applications.
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RAF RAF Regiment gunners brave the elements as they row 3,200 miles across Atlantic
The Atlantic Rocks team have now passed the 1,000 nautical mile mark as they continue their fundraising effort from Lanzarote to Antigua.
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Royal Marines Former Royal Marines battle extreme conditions to successfully reach the South Pole
The pair took on a gruelling 1,130km on their Mission Spiritus Antarctica expedition.
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RAF RAF Gunners swap the air for the sea as they row across Atlantic for mental health
The four members of the RAF Regiment aim to row 3,200 miles, but admit the challenge is proving tough with the current going against them.
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Navy HMS Oardacious nearing victory in epic 3,000-mile Atlantic row
After 35 days at sea, the adventure is almost over for official Royal Navy ocean rowing team.
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Soldiering On New category revealed as nominations for 2024 Soldiering On Awards go live
Here's your chance to honour those members of the Armed Forces community who go above and beyond.
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Arctic/Antarctic Army's Polar Preet reveals why she kept latest Antarctic expedition a secret
Captain Harpreet Chandi, also known as Polar Preet, has spoken to Forces News about how her military training helps during her challenges.
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Navy HMS Oardacious recount adventure highlights as they row ever closer to the finish
The Royal Navy team are ahead by 100 miles in Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and are approaching the end of their incredible journey.
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Royal Marines End in sight for former Royal Marines taking on unsupported South Pole challenge
Two veterans with a combined age of 122 are taking part in an unsupported Antarctic expedition to raise funds for the Royal Marines Charity.
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Forces Charities RAF Shawbury-based football appeal gains charity status after record-breaking 2023
The RAF Taking Football to Africa and Beyond appeal has completed its most successful year since its inception.
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Sea vessels HMS Oardacious take time out in memory of rival who died during World's Toughest Row
The Royal Navy rowers pause their effort for 10 minutes to pay their respects to a member of rival team Aussie Old Salts who died last week.
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Royal Marines New bid for National Lottery fund to revive plans for £13m Royal Marines Museum
Museum execs are gearing up to submit a renewed lottery bid next month, aiming to develop a new state-of-the-art exhibit space.
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Forces Charities Founder of Soldiering On Awards passes away following battle with cancer
Wing Commander Tal Lambert-Moore MBE passed away on 28 December after receiving a diagnosis two months ago.
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Navy Santa hats, cake and the Atlantic Ocean: How Christmas was celebrated by HMS Oardacious
The Royal Navy's ocean rowing team enjoyed cake, phone calls and Christmas hats in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Royal Marines How seven military adventurers are spending Christmas on the oceans and in Antarctica
Members of both HMS Oardacious and Mission Spiritus Antarctica spoke to Amy Casey on BFBS Radio.