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Feature How a giant golden peanut helps British soldiers in the US celebrate Christmas
The papier-mâché trophy is awarded to the most creative country based at Fort Novosel in Alabama.
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Feature The Loch Ness Monster and fascism: When Italy claimed to have killed Nessie
In 1941, Joseph Goebbels' propaganda machine went into overdrive when it claimed Axis power Italy had killed the Loch Ness Monster.
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USA Partygoers rave about USS Hornet as aircraft carrier hosts Rattleship music fest
The Essex-class aircraft carrier-turned-museum based in Alameda, California, is set to host the two-day Rattleship music event.
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D-Day Royal Marines practise beach raiding drills as holidaymakers' game of football goes on
The marines were rehearsing in Cornwall ahead of their landing on Gold Beach in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Fun Three elite veterans take on 100 civilians in paintball challenge – but who emerged the victor?
The civilians were pitted against former Special Forces soldier Mark 'Billy' Billingham of Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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Feature The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Veteran brings James Bond move alive in new film
Parachute Regiment veteran turned military adviser Paul Biddiss reveals how he tried to ensure accuracy while filming
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Aircraft What a machine! RAF Chinook makes a grand tour of Jeremy Clarkson's farm
RAF Odiham confirmed the Chinook conducted a training approach and departure with the landowner's permission.
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Army Household Cavalry make a splash at the beach during training session ahead of summer duties
Taking the horses on a break to the beach gives them time to relax and build bonds with their riders.
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Army How a military mindset helped 2 SCOTS major take on TV's Gladiators
Major Finlay Anderson explains to Forces News how the military helped give him the power to take on the Gladiators.
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Fun Watch: Heart-warming moment King's Guard salute young fan
Frank the soldier has gained a following on TikTok for his endearing admiration of the British Army, and he even received a salute.
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Sport Do you have what it takes to be a forces strongman?
Personnel across the services have been experiencing the world of competing in the Forces Strongman.
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Navy High-flying Royal Navy pilot named top student by US Navy fighter squadron
Lewis Phillips came top of his course after flying with the aviators of Strike Fighter Squadron 31, operating the F/A-18E Super Hornet.
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Feature Military spouse turned comedian uplifting forces community one joke at a time
Comedian Ashley Gutermuth, the wife of a US Air Force Reserve pilot, is using TikTok to be a megaphone for the military community.
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Sea vessels Darts players Rob Cross and Peter Wright enjoy tour of HMS Lancaster
The professional darts players were welcomed on board for a tour.
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TV The Traitors: Emotional Army brotherhood bond between Harry and his idol Jonny
Spoilers ahead as Lance Corporal Harry Clarke was faced with a difficult decision regarding the fellow contestant who he looks up to.