From grease to glory: Unique tradition of Plebes No More ceremony at US Naval Academy
The Plebes No More ceremony has been a point of pride for aspiring US Navy personnel since the Second World War.
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Sea vessels HMS St Albans rededicated to the Royal Navy's fleet after major five-year revamp
The Type 23 Duke-class frigate is back on the Royal Navy's books following a ceremony and celebration in Portsmouth.
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RAF Where to see the Red Arrows in 2024: full display dates for 60th diamond season
With preparations complete, the Red Arrows' 2024 campaign will include dozens of shows across the UK, Europe and Canada.
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RAF Two A400s confirmed for mass drop of 181 paras for D-Day commemorations
Defence Minister James Cartlidge says two RAF A400s will be carrying out the drop amid earlier concerns only one would be available.
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Aircraft Atlas A400M: An in-depth look at the Royal Air Force's most advanced airlifter
The A400M was central to the evacuations from Afghanistan and Sudan.
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Nato Nato airborne soldiers take part in largest parachute drop since Second World War
Nato troops descended over Romania as part of Exercise Swift Response 2024.
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WWI Historic bell recovered by British divers from sunken wreck returned to US Navy
The First World War American ship's bell recovered by the DE&S salvage team has now been returned to the US Navy.
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Veterans 100-year-old WW2 veteran pays tribute to fallen friends on his return to Monte Cassino
More than 100 British service personnel took part in the commemoration service to mark the 80th anniversary of the bloody battle.
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Rugby Union RAF star Amy Cokayne scores hat-trick in storming return to Leicester Tigers
Flt Lt Cokayne scored a hat-trick as she and other forces players returned to Premiership Rugby following the Inter Service Championships.
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Royal Marines Hunt begins to find new high-tech insertion craft for Royal Marines Commando Force
The Force is looking to replace its fleet of Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel, which can trace its roots back to WW2, with an all-new design.
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Ukraine Let Ukraine use Western weapons in Crimea, Defence Secretary urges Nato allies
Grant Shapps said UK-supplied weapons were being used in the annexed region, and urged other nations to let theirs be used the same way.
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RAF Paras to jump from single A400M for D-Day commemorations due to lack of aircraft
Hundreds of paratroopers had been expected to jump into Normandy, but plans have been scaled back due to a shortage of available planes.
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WWII British ceremony marking 80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino takes place
More than 100 British service personnel have taken part in the commemoration service in Monte Cassino.
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Forces Charities Cumbrian Challenge: £300,000 raised for veterans through powerful acts of solidarity with the Armed Forces community
Described as 'one of the most forces friendly events', the Cumbrian Challenge 2024 raised thousands of the armed forces community.
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Army Medals awarded to Yorks soldiers for deployments, long service and bravery
1 Royal Yorks has seen personnel deployed to Kosovo and Iraq over the course of the past year.
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WWII Former Royal Navy chief recalls surviving Nazi raid as he celebrates 100th birthday
Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Baird celebrated his 100th birthday and survived a sinking ship in WWII.