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Forces Charities Army veteran becomes first above-knee amputee to swim Lake Geneva
Former Royal Green Jackets infantryman Steve White raised thousands of pounds for the charity Blesma.
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Veterans Ukrainian troops' mental health supported thanks to world-class archaeology project Waterloo Uncovered
The military charity is digging deep to support Ukraine with its life-changing veteran rehabilitation programme.
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Veterans Helpline launched to assist homeless veterans
A Government-funded helpline will give former servicemen and women on the streets access to charities and housing providers.
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LGBTQ Serving With Pride: Military personnel and veterans share their experiences of being LGBT+ in the Armed Forces
LGBT+ members of the Armed Forces were forced to hide their sexuality until the ban on them serving was lifted in 2000.
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Veterans Veteran who hoped to break record for living on Rockall rescued by coastguard
Chris 'Cam' Cameron had to abort the challenge after 32 days on Rockall.
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Tri-Service Finalists revealed in awards that shine a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things
The Soldiering On Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of people in the Armed Forces community.
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Forces Charities Army veteran running Africa ultra-marathon raising funds for military rehabilitation
Ms Tricia Sinclair served in the Army for 14 years between 2008 and 2022 and did five operational tours.
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Gurkhas 'Thoughts of my son kept me going' says double amputee Gurkha who conquered Everest
Hari Budha Magar made history by becoming the first double above-knee amputee climber to summit Everest.
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Forces Charities Former Army captain Adam Diver takes the plunge straight into Guinness World Records
The former British Army Captain, who served for 27 years in the military, compared the three-day swim to 'like being in the Army'.
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WWII One of the last surviving original SAS members dies aged 98
Alexander 'Alec' Campbell Borrie served in the SAS and was nicknamed 'Boy' by legendary SAS commander Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Mayne.
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USA Murph Challenge: How a unique way of remembering a Medal of Honor recipient helps those in need
US Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P Murphy made the ultimate sacrifice in 2005 to rescue his team.
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Forces Charities Sixty days on a ledge in the Atlantic to raise money for military charities
The men taking on the Rockall Expedition are raising money for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and ABF The Soldiers' Charity.
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Forces Charities Military heroes offered free tickets for Queen Camilla's literary festival
The Armed Forces charity Tickets For Troops is offering free tickets for the military community.
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Gurkhas It's a hero's welcome for double amputee Gurkha veteran who conquered Mount Everest
Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar is the first double-above-knee amputee to scale the world's highest peak.
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Gurkhas Gurkha Welfare Trust Teddy Bear Auction is back for 2023
All proceeds from this year's auction will go towards the trust's work supporting vulnerable Gurkha veterans and widows in Nepal.