
Training With Royal Marines Who Guard The UK's Nuclear Deterrent
43 Commando have been honing their urban and industrial close-quarter combat skills at a police training facility in Scotland.
43 Commando have been honing their urban and industrial close-quarter combat skills at a police training facility in Scotland.
The Ministry of Defence says it hopes the move, which affects more than 7,000 personnel, will help improve recruitment and retention.
Scotland's Veterans Commissioner Colonel Charlie Wallace told Forces News: “We must not forget our veterans."
This year's celebrations have been curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The work will involve the refurbishment of a hangar and construction of new technical and storage facilities.
The soldiers' training in Cumbria is being carried out in accordance with social distancing measures.
The battle at St Valery-en-Caux in Normandy led to the capture of 10,000 soldiers mainly from the 51st Highland Division.
The aircraft and crews are now heading back to RAF Benson after spending nearly three months at Kinloss Barracks.
The Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry have been exploring digital training using a military simulator.
Marjorie Lamb was inspired by Captain Tom Moore, to raise money for the NHS by walking 100 laps of her garden before her 100th birthday.
Organisers hope the tribute will become the biggest-ever pipe-playing event.
The exhibition is a part of wider virtual VE Day 75 anniversary commemorations.
Bravehounds supports former service personnel and their families by training companion dogs to aid recovery.
The training allowed RAF crews to familiarise themselves with potential landing sites.
The soldiers are testing PPE at four hospitals in the west of Scotland, including Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Marjorie Lamb is taking on the same fundraising challenge as Captain Tom Moore who she has described as an "inspiration".