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.
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D-Day Ten things you may not know about Operation Neptune and D-Day
Operation Overlord was the name of the operation to seize Normandy, while Neptune was the amphibious landing phase of 6 June 1944.
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D-Day Veterans share experiences with today's service personnel ahead of D-Day commemorations
The veterans told of their service during the Second World War and were met with admiration from the serving personnel.
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Nato International partners get to bare their claws as they gather for Nato's Tiger Meet 2024
Schleswig Air Base in Germany is hosting Tiger Meet 2024, with 60 aircraft from 11 nations taking part in this unique training exercise.
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Sport British Army Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rising star wins World Championship bronze medal
Army Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rising star Bombardier Joshua Gibbs won bronze at the 2024 IBJJF World Championships in California.
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Hockey RAF Pumas beat British Army Fury to be crowned first women's Inter Services ice hockey champions
The first ever women's Inter Services Ice Hockey match was a thriller in Sheffield.