How the Royal Anglian Regiment honours the bravery shown at the Battle of Minden
The battle took place in 1759 and the colours worn today by the Royal Anglian Regiment honour the bravery that won the day.
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RAF RAF Reaper drone conducts successful strike against IS fighter in Syrian desert
The RAF said it used the Reaper, armed with Hellfire missiles, to strike an IS fighter in the Syrian desert.
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Army Mercian mascot Corporal Derby XXXII retires after a career representing his regiment
The Ram Major, Corporal Derby XXXII will be retiring to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire's Chatsworth estate in Derbyshire.
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Veterans JJ Chalmers: IED blast-surviving former Royal Marines Commando turned go-to TV presenter
JJ took part in Prince Harry's 2014 Invictus Games after he was injured in Afghanistan and is now a key part of the BBC's Olympics coverage.
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Royal Marines HMS Lancaster's marines train with Kenyan counterparts in fight against pirates and terrorism
Members of 42 Commando worked alongside the Kenyan marines in counter-terrorism tactics and anti-pirate operations.
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Tri-Service Poll results: What you said about the 6% pay rise for Armed Forces personnel
Around 1,800 people voted in a BFBS Forces News poll on YouTube, with more than half saying the rise is the best that could be hoped for.
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RAF Feeling the fear: German air force display pilot on moments of trepidation in the skies
Captain 'Noble' explains how display pilots overcome challenges like a flooded runway and sometimes decide not to fly.
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Navy Watch: Crowds greet HMS Queen Elizabeth as she arrives home after months of repairs
The Royal Navy's flagship returned via the Isle of Wight where she exchanged gun salutes with the Royal Yacht Squadron.
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Sea vessels British ship sunk by German U-boat during WWI finally found after 107 years
The HMST Arcadian, which was sunk by a German torpedo, was discovered southeast of Sifnos Island in the Aegean Sea.
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Tennis Debut delight as Inter Services singles tennis champions crowned at Wimbledon
The men's and women's champions were decided in glorious sunshine at SW19.
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Tri-Service Minister defends Government decision to increase charges for military housing
The charges were revealed as the Government announced the majority of military personnel would receive a 6% pay increase.
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News Heroic British military dog to lose her leg after fall while helping to secure Olympics sites
Specialist search dogs like Twitter have played a special role during the Paris Olympics, assisting with venue security.
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Tri-Service Armed Forces pay rise: What the 6% increase means for personnel's pay
By accepting the Armed Forces Pay Review Body’s recommendation in full the average salary in the Armed Forces will increase by £2,800.
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Olympics RAF hockey star Liam Sanford helps GB fight back to earn thrilling draw in Paris
Air Specialist 1 Sanford contributed to Team GB's thrilling 2-2 draw against the Netherlands at the Olympic Games in Paris.
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Veterans Military chef turned chocolatier wants veterans to join his Willy Wonka-style chocolate shop
Liam Hall hopes to staff his new chocolate shop with veterans.
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Tri-Service Armed Forces to get 6% pay rise – more than most other public sector workers
The salary increase for military personnel is higher than the raises for NHS workers, teachers and the police.