Royal Marines war hero reflects on sacrifice and loss 10 years after end of Herrick
Former Royal Marine Mark Ormrod speaks to BFBS Forces News about his memories of the war in Afghanistan, 10 years since Operation Herrick.
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Boxing Forces Fight Night: Champions crowned at 2024 Lord Wakefield RAF Boxing Championships
It was finals night at the 2024 RAF Boxing Championships at RAF Leeming.
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Tri-Service Call to buy official RBL poppies and not help profiteers as Remembrance approaches
The Royal British Legion issues guidelines to those wanting to help fund the work of the RBL as well as signifying the act of remembrance.
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Ukraine N Korean troops about to deploy into combat alongside Russians, warns Ukraine
President Zelensky has been informed that North Korean troops could be deployed into combat as early as 27 October.
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Sea vessels Wartime shipwreck hunter vows to never stop searching and telling stories of the fallen
Ex-Greek Navy Seal Kostas Thoctarides has found many British vessels and says he is fuelled by telling the stories of those who died at sea.
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RAF RAF C-17 Globemaster delivers rat packs and med kits to Lebanese Armed Forces
The Royal Air Force delivery of non-lethal aid in Beirut comes amid the UK's continued calls for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.
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Afghanistan Sitrep: Ten years on from Op Herrick, how has Afghanistan shaped the military?
Major General Richard Nugee was there in the very final days of the UK's withdrawal from Helmand and joined this week's Sitrep podcast.
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Football Army women defeat Kent FA in first win for their new head coach
They won 3-0 in the Southern Counties Cup to bring home Sergeant Craig Parker's first win since taking on the role.
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Veterans Cold War nuclear test veterans give cautious welcome to suggestion of legal action
While they hail the legal changes that are being introduced as massive step forward, they say they will come too late for many.
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Politics Armed Forces are not ready to fight or deter future aggression, Healey warns
The Defence Secretary praises the military for being highly skilled, but warns it must become more effective if the UK has to go to war.
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Navy HMS Spey docks in Singapore after major exercise with Five-Powers allies
HMS Spey joined more than 2,000 service personnel from five nations to take part in Exercise Bersama Lima 24.
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Remembrance RBL hopes to raise awareness of veterans' mental health as 2024 Poppy Appeal launches
An event at HMS President marked the launch of the campaign, with Armed Forces community members gathered at the military base.
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Army Mission Im-Pawsible: New battle noise simulation kit creates combat-ready canines
Military working dogs are being trained with innovative gear to help them adapt faster to the sounds of combat.
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Ukraine Revealed: Ukraine's Sting interceptor drone to defend the skies from Shahed UAVs
Engineers claim to have developed a new Sting drone which will be used to counter the growing threat from Iranian-designed drones.
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LGBTQ We don't care about your sexuality, we care about your skills, says senior Royal Marine
Lt Gen Sir Charlie Stickland was a judge at this year's LGBTQ+ Defence Awards and presented the award to veteran of the year.
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Football British Army footballers in score draw against Badshot Lea in Aldershot
A 2-2 draw saw goals from Jamie Turner and Ryan Fagan.