COVID: 885 UK military personnel have refused vaccine
The MOD said it could impact an individual's deployment to countries that require partial or full vaccinations for entry.
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Health and Fitness 'I feel lucky': HIV-positive Navy officer on 'momentous' defence policy changes
Lieutenant Commander Oliver Brown said he asked himself "when am I going to die?" when diagnosed with HIV in 2019.
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Tri-Service HIV-positive diagnosis and treatment no longer a barrier to joining Armed Forces
Historically, the military has not permitted candidates to join who take regular medications, citing the "logistical burden".
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News Will you miss smoking in the military? Results of our poll
The British Army is set to go tobacco-free at all of its sites in the UK by 31 December 2022.
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History What is the background to smoking in the military?
And why is smoking such a big part of Armed Forces life?
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Health and Fitness 'Taboo' of forces fainting: Can it be prevented?
How one cardiology doctor, Major Iain Parsons, is taking on the military's fainting problem.
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USA Secret weapon or psychological illness: What is Havana Syndrome?
First reported in Cuba five years ago, the illness has links to Cold War Russia and some believe it is the result of a sonic weapon.
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Mental Health World Mental Health Day: Personnel given new training
The programme aims to help all personnel develop and maintain top levels of mental fitness, the MOD says.
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Army Who Are The Royal Army Dental Corps?
And why is oral hygiene such a priority in the armed forces?
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Health and Fitness Mindfulness That Could Make You A Zen Soldier
How meditation can improve performance and mental health in the armed forces
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Armed Forces Day Talking The Talk About Walking The Walk, For Armed Forces Day
Military-themed walks are being organised by museums for Armed Forces Day.
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Women Military Mums Encouraged To Be Proud, Visible And Active In A New Campaign
The ‘Real Mums Are Role Models’ photo competition could win you £100 in Amazon vouchers
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News Mobile Army Field Dentistry Set Up In Response To COVID's Impact On Oral Health
The mobile tented dental facility has been travelling around bases treating personnel, some of who are about to deploy overseas.
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News 'It's A Bad Word': Soldier With Breast Cancer Thanks Army For Support
Whilst fighting her own battle, Staff Sergeant Jacque Morrow is urging others who are concerned to ask for a referral.
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Royal Marines New Rehabilitation Gym Opens At RMB Chivenor
The Rick Jolly Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility features gym equipment to help injured and wounded service personnel.
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Health and Fitness Ex-Commando's New Heart Gives Him 'A Second Life' As Organ Transplant List Grows
New NHS figures estimate the transplant waiting list will reach a five-year high in the wake of the pandemic.