Youngsters ensure great-grandfather's heroic naval service is honoured
Edward and Alice Botting uncovered the story of John Townsend, who served in the Royal Navy on the Arctic escort routes to northern Russia.
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Remembrance Five things you need to know about the new plastic-free poppy
The latest iteration of the Royal British Legion's remembrance symbol is plastic-free and recyclable.
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Remembrance Remembrance poppies undergo green makeover to become plastic-free
The latest version of the poppy is the first redesign of the historic symbol of remembrance in 28 years.
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WWI First World War soldier laid to rest more than 100 years after his death
Lance Serjeant Brand was 24 when it is believed he was killed during the Battle of the Lys, also known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres
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Veterans Doctors said I was dead: Afghanistan veteran tells new podcast how he cheated death
Derek Derenalagi tells his remarkable story in the gripping Near Death podcast.
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WWII Tributes paid to last two members of the Guinea Pig Club
The Guinea Pig Club was formed to support WW2 aircrew undergoing reconstructive plastic surgery after burn injuries.
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World RAF delivers UK humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians in Gaza
A C-17 aircraft left RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire with 21 tonnes of aid on board.
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Aircraft Gazelle: The sports car of the air that could bite back
One former Army Air Corps pilot recalls how the same qualities that gave the chopper its edge could also made it perilous to fly
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Uniform Is it time for a trim? Check out the facial hair facts across the world's armed forces
Regulations have varied throughout history, with some enforcing the growth of a beard, while others have forbidden any facial hair freedom
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Ukraine First for Ukrainian navy as it takes part in UK-led Exercise Joint Warrior
The Ukrainians have been invited as part of the UK's wider support to its military following the Russian invasion.
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Sea vessels USS Dwight D Eisenhower: All you need to know about US carrier heading to Middle East
The carrier will head to the region alongside a strike group, including three other ships and an air wing
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Navy Celebrating 75 years of Royal Navy Royal Marines Mountaineering Club
BFBS Creative joined the club in the Cairngorms for a special report to mark the occasion.
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Middle East US places additional forces on 'prepare-to-deploy orders' to Middle East
US official says advice to those who might seek to exploit the situation or amplify the conflict is simple: Don't
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News Service Complaints Ombudsman: Delays by MOD are simply not good enough
Mariette Hughes appeared in front of MPs at a Defence Committee hearing on Tuesday.
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Afghanistan Special forces' killings probe will be emotive and uncomfortable, military chief warns
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said the probe should 'not take away from the commitment' of those who served in Afghanistan
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Aircraft British Army Gazelles make farewell flypast before retirement
The helicopter has been in service for the Army Air Corps since 1974