Plenty of obstacles to overcome, but young people still willing to join the Armed Forces
While would-be recruits are ready to take on the physical challenges, the administrative hurdles are the ones proving to be the real problem
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CSG25 Carrier Strike Group refuels by sea and by air as deployment continues towards Japan
The CSG25 mission is currently moving through the Pacific Ocean while continuing to conduct exercises with allies and regional partners
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Weapons and Kit Seeing the wood for the trees: How well do you know your camouflage uniforms?
Take a look at a few camo close-ups and try to identify them – some are easy – but we bet you won't get our sixth bonus one!
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Navy Wreck of 18th century Navy warship emerges from shifting sands near Kent coast
The Northumberland sank in a huge storm off the Kent coast in 1703, killing more than 300 Navy sailors on board
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Army Misogyny, homophobia and racism 'betray what we stand for', says head of the Army
General Sir Roly Walker was addressing soldiers at the Army Foundation College's passing out parade
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Navy Best dressed: BFBS Forces News readers vote for HMS Stirling Castle's new paint job
With the news that freshly commissioned HMS Stirling Castle might be getting a paint scheme, we asked our readers for their decorating ideas
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Navy As UK waves goodbye to HMS Pembroke, here are five other Navy vessels sold abroad
Over the years, the Royal Navy has sold several vessels to navies around the world, including HMS Pembroke, which has been purchased by ...
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Navy Happy landings: Rough seas and night-time no problem for Wildcats on HMS Trent
The offshore patrol vessel has been fitted with an ingenious lighting system to make helicopter landings safer
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Weapons and Kit Exclusive: BFBS granted first look at contenders to replace British Army's SA80 assault rifle
BFBS Forces News was the only broadcaster to be granted special access to fire two of the many rifles being pitched to the MOD
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Army Project Grayburn: The hunt is on for the British Army's next assault rifle
BFBS Forces News has taken a closer look at what the project is and answered the key questions on the Army's hunt for its next assault rifle
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RAF King presents Standard to 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth
King Charles spoke of squadron's history of distinction as he presented the Standard showing the unit's battle honours, heritage and ...
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Army The Jocks are here: Bagpipes at Alexander Barracks signal 4 Scots' arrival in Cyprus
As 1 Rifles formally ends its deployment in Cyprus, 4th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland takes over in Dhekelia
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Veterans How did we feel about Hiroshima bomb? This Burma veteran's frank answer will surprise you
Two veterans tell BFBS Forces News how the loss of life in the attack and Japan's subsequent surrender prevented the deaths of millions more
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Nuclear Size and power: The evolution of nuclear bombs from Hiroshima to today
A former defence secretary warns Russia has tactical nuclear weapons the same size as the atomic bomb used in Japan 80 years ago
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News Ukraine's new supply chain explained as Netherlands and Nordic nations buy arms
The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Norway have all purchased US weapons to be sent to Ukraine under the new Nato PURL programme
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Feature Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The devastation of the atomic bombings
"... in being the first to use it, America had adopted an ethical standard common to the barbarians of the dark ages."