D-Day reminds us of just how close war can be, says British Army chief
General Sir Patrick Sanders paid a powerful tribute to D-Day veterans who hold his 'admiration, gratitude and deep, deep respect'.
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D-Day Princess Anne unveils statue of Second World War Canadian Royal Regina Rifleman
The Normandy Landings were the largest seaborne invasion in history, with the 1944 Battle of Normandy opening the Western Front.
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Rugby Union Navy rugby star Sam Matavesi to play for Northampton Saints in English Premiership final
Royal Navy rugby star Sam Matavesi speaks to BFBS Sport ahead of this weekend's Premiership showdown at Twickenham against Bath Rugby.
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D-Day Sidney Bates: Hero who charged enemy head-on with a machine gun, earning him Victoria Cross
Corporal Bates exemplifies the extraordinary heroism and sacrifice that defined the generation that fought in World War II.
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Cricket British Army take on England Disability Team ahead of busy summer campaign
The England Physical Disability Cricket Team enjoyed success against the Army in their annual T20 clash.
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D-Day King pays tribute to courage of veterans as commemorations begin to mark D-Day 80
The King joined the Prince of Wales, senior UK politicians and more than 500 veterans for the major event in Portsmouth.
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D-Day The paratroopers' tribute: Hundreds of Allied troops jump into historic D-Day landing zone
British, US, Canadian and Belgian aircraft and personnel took part in the display as major D-Day 80 events get underway.
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D-Day Royal Marine praises the 'mind-blowing' achievements of D-Day veterans on Sword Beach
Major Andrew Atkinson, Squadron Commander of 47 Commando, hails the achievement of the troops who landed on D-Day.
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D-Day Normandy veterans given a heroes' welcome as they cross Pegasus Bridge
The veterans are also attending a commemorative service in the gardens of the Pegasus Memorial Museum.
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D-Day Veterans reflect on storming the beaches in largest amphibious assault in history
Forces News spoke to a number of veterans, some now no longer with us, who described what it was like to serve on D-Day.
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World Britons allowed to join the Australian Defence Force from next year
New Zealand nationals can enlist from July, while potential recruits from the UK, Canada and the US will be allowed to sign up from 2025.
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D-Day Allied warships pictured arriving in Normandy for D-Day 80 commemorations
Vessels from the US and Canada are among those to have arrived in Cherbourg ahead of D-Day 80 commemorations.
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Army Cavalry horses injured in London escape well enough to take part in Trooping the Colour
Three of the five horses that were hurt when they bolted after being spooked will be on duty for the King's birthday parade.
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Ukraine US-supplied Himars launched against targets inside Russian border for first time
Ukraine has launched its first strike using American-supplied weapons against targets inside Russia's border.
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D-Day Heroes of D-Day sail into Normandy for 80th anniversary commemorations
During the voyage from Portsmouth, the veterans looked to the skies to see a flypast from an RAF A400M Atlas transport aircraft.
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D-Day The heroic story of CSM Stan Hollis - the only man to win the Victoria Cross on D-Day
During two dangerous missions, Stan Hollis destroyed several German positions, captured 30 prisoners and rescued his men.