Hands To Bathe: Why this Royal Navy custom is not about washing hands
What is Hands to Bathe, or Swim Call, as it's known in America?
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Navy Banyans: How Navy crews enjoy BBQs on the beach in centuries-old tradition
Why do crews get to go ashore in this old naval custom?
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Veterans Meet The Royal Marines Veteran Who's Now A Penny Farthing Instructor
Veteran Neil Laughton's passion for the Victorian bike means he devotes much of his time to teaching people how to ride them.
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Fun How To Find North Without A Compass
All you need is a stick, some rocks and a watch
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Fun Royal Navy Slang - Do You Know Your Wets From Your Roof Rats?
Which of these popular military terminologies do you recognise?
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Royals Princess Anne Visits Military Dog Unit As It Marks 10 Years
1st Military Working Dog Regiment was joined by the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps to celebrate.
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Fun Comedian Son Of Ex-CDS Goes Viral With TikTok Sketches Poking Fun At Life In The Tower
Can you order a pizza to the Tower Of London?
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Fun Rudimental's Locksmith feels bulletproof after SAS Who Dares Wins
Locksmith spoke to Hatch & Geere on BFBS, the forces station
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Fun What Luxury Item Would You Take On Deployment?
We asked what you'd take and the answers were everything from Tabasco sauce to a gaming laptop
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Stories Are these the best regimental mottos ever?
From 'Death or Glory' to 'Better To Die Than Live A Coward', these phrases are incredibly inspirational.
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Live Events Mash Report And Mock The Week Stars Boost Troops Morale
BFBS Live Events make history with first-ever virtual entertainment shows for British Armed Forces
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Sport Lawrence Dallaglio – Winning In Sport Is ‘Like Being A Psychopath’
The England legend also spoke about sacrifice and the importance of giving back
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Fun 23 Military Jokes: So Bad They Are Good!
A bit of deadpan forces humour ... standby with those eye-rolls
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Fun BFBS Partner With UK Brands To Boost Morale For Those On Op Rescript
The aim is to make troops on Op Rescript feel appreciated
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Fun Valentine's Day Celebrated Across The Forces World
What a bunch of romantics you are *sigh*
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Fun Beans On Weetabix? GCHQ 'Investigates' Twitter Joke
A controversial breakfast option caused a Twitter storm