Drones downed and biscuits baked: Why the Ike's captain is a social media star
Chris Chowdah Hill only set up an X account in November, and his bio proclaims him as the "Proud Captain of the best damn ship in the Navy".
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USA USS Dwight D Eisenhower safely home after battling Houthi missiles and drones
The aircraft carrier completed more than 10,000 aircraft launches and recoveries during her nine-month deployment in the Red Sea.
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Ukraine Russia cannot win conflict in Ukraine, former Seal Team Six commander insists
But Chuck Pfarrer said a Ukrainian victory would only happen when Nato gives Kyiv the air defence weapons systems it so desperately needs.
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Olympics Stanning praises level of support given to forces athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
Double Olympic gold medallist and British Army officer Major Heather Stanning speaks to BFBS ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Sport Royal Navy beat Army to win Rundle Cup polo competition for first time in seven years
They won 6 1/2-5 in a thrilling match in Tidworth which was followed by a UKAF clash against the United States Armed Forces.
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Sport Army star Kerenza Bryson boosts Olympics momentum by winning European Championships
The Army reservist will be hoping to continue her medal success at the Paris games.
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Football British military personnel wish England good luck ahead of Euro 2024 final
Members from across the military community are wishing their team the best of luck ahead of the Euros final.
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News Battle of Britain Memorial Flight reopens visitor centre following fatal Spitfire crash
Having opened its doors once again, the visitor centre now welcomes visitors for public tours of its historic hangar.
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RAF RAF Mountain Rescue Teams evacuate walkers from Snowdonia and Lake District
The RAF Mountain Rescue Team based at Valley cut short a training exercise in order to help a walker who found themselves in distress.
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Navy Healey reaffirms commitment to tri-nation Aukus nuclear submarine partnership
The Defence Secretary and his Australian counterpart also pledged their continuing support for Ukraine.
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RAF RAF deploys to Australia for joint venture with French Air and Space Force on Ex Pitch Black
Exercise Pitch Black will have the combined force travel 9,000 miles to complete the training mission in Darwin, Australia.
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Army State Opening of Parliament: the full Army, Navy and RAF involvement in numbers and units
On the Queen's birthday, hundreds of personnel and horses will escort the King as part of the opening ceremony for parliament.
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Space UK Space Commander takes up role of Assistant Chief of Space Operations in US Space Force
Former inaugural commander of the UK Space Command Air Marshal Paul Godfrey will take up the role of Assistant Chief of Space Operations.
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News US to axe Gaza aid pier after limited use due to bad weather and security concerns
Over 8,100 tonnes of humanitarian aid has been delivered from the pier, but the Pentagon said the operation would be drawing to a close.
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RAF RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight team says thanks for support after pilot's death
They issued a statement thanking all their followers for 'patience, understanding and messages' after the death of Sqn Ldr Mark Long.
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RAF RAF Leeming: Crucial to defence and the only air base in the north of England
RAF Leeming is one of the busiest locations in defence, with more than 22,000 aircraft movements taking place each year.