The petite veteran who lied about her height so she could join up and support D-Day
Dorothea Barron faked her height so she could join the Wrens - and went on to help prepare the troops for the Normandy Landings.
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Exercises Army engineers train for future conflict by moving hundreds of vehicles across river
Exercise Immediate Response sees 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron take on a key role in dealing with the rivers of Eastern Europe.
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Army General Sharon Nesmith becomes new Vice Chief of the Defence Staff
King Charles has approved General Sharon Nesmith's assignment as the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.
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Gurkhas Gurkha veteran who was first double amputee to climb Everest reveals latest challenge
A year on from his historic climb, the multi-record-breaking climber wants to take his message of 'no legs, no limits' around the world.
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Families Forces Help To Buy scheme helps around 30,000 military families onto property ladder
More than 5,000 military personnel are expected to benefit from the Forces Help To Buy scheme this year alone.
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Cricket Royal Navy win first Inter Services T20 championship since 2010 despite RAF defeat
Despite losing to the RAF, the Navy were crowned champions on a historic day at the home of English cricket.
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Army Ground broken for new single living accommodation at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Once completed, the first SLA for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers will contain 53 bedspaces, and the second will house 45 rooms for Other ...
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Cricket British Army beat RAF to set up thrilling Inter Services title decider
The RAF v Royal Navy sees all three teams in with a chance of title triumph.
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Opinion We've had plenty of announcements, but will that be backed by plenty of ships?
Commodore Steve Prest welcomes the news that more ships are being built, but reckons seeing is believing.
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Navy Sir Clive Johnstone: Tributes paid to extraordinary military leader and RBL president
Sir Clive was deployed to most points on the compass and had served on ships ranging from minesweepers to aircraft carriers.
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Football Royal Navy beat Gosport Borough to win Portsmouth Senior Cup final
The Royal Navy have won the Portsmouth Senior Cup after a 5-1 win against Gosport Borough, which included a rare goal by the Navy goalkeeper ...
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Cricket Cricket cancelled: Rain washes out UKAF v MCC match at iconic Lord's ground
The match was supposed to start Armed Forces Day at Lord's Cricket Ground.
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Cricket RAF v Navy: Watch Inter Services title decider from Lord's again
This year's Inter Services championship concluded at the home of English cricket.
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Middle East British aid supplies among first to be delivered to Gaza using US military's floating pier
The pier and 550-metre causeway will enable more aid to be brought in to Gaza, including as many as two million meals a day.
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D-Day Military to lead commemorations for D-Day heroes at 80th anniversary events
Forces News has compiled a list of the D-Day 80 commemorations – where they are and what they will include.
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Weapons and Kit New 10p-a-shot anti-drone weapon being developed for UK's Armed Forces
The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon can destroy swarms of drones and costs just a few pence per shot.