Soldiers' chin straps: What details did Hollywood's movies get right?
Why did movie stars and action heroes often wear their chin straps undone? Was this done by mistake or intentionally?
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Rugby Union UK Armed Forces rugby union squad announced for North of England Armed Forces Day clash
The match will serve as preparation for UKAF ahead of this summer's International Defence Rugby Competition.
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Football Honouring their comrade: Royal Signals continues legacy of 'fierce competitor' in McBean Trophy fixture
The fixture is played in memory of Royal Signals goalkeeping coach Major Tony McBean who died from motor neurone disease.
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RAF RAF P-8 Poseidon trains with USS Gerald R Ford - the world's biggest warship
The exercise formed part of a series of training activities being led by the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford.
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Russia Iran likely helping Russia build its own kamikaze drones, UK intelligence suggests
'Russia has highly likely worked to ensure its long-term, high-volume supply of one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles', MOD says.
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RAF Council's appeal heard over plans to use RAF site to house asylum seekers
The MOD-owned land was one of the sites identified to house asylum seekers in disused military bases to reduce reliance on hotels.
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Nato One of Nato's longest-running exercises brings 6,000 personnel to Baltic Sea
The Royal Navy has taken part in Exercise Baltops every year and joined personnel from 20 Nato countries for its 52nd iteration.
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Ukraine Analysis: Ukraine's chances of a decisive breakthrough as counter-offensive begins
Ukraine correspondent Simon Newton analyses where Kyiv's forces could make their next move as the counter-offensive intensifies.
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Football Screamers and stunners: Watch the best goals in Royal Navy cup final history
Some fantastic goals have been scored in past Royal Navy cup finals - will the 2023 final add to the showreel?
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Scotland Royal Regiment of Scotland march through Dumfries on Freedom Parade
Why are freedom marches important to the military? Forces News spoke to the Royal Regiment of Scotland in Dumfries to find out.
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King Charles King to ride on horseback for Trooping the Colour
It will be the first time the reigning monarch has ridden at Trooping the Colour for 37 years.
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Sport British Army success as military volleyball teams compete at 2023 Crown Services tournament
It was a winning day for the Army's men's and women's teams.
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Ukraine Duke of Edinburgh visits Operation Interflex training grounds
Prince Edward observed an exercise with Ukrainian volunteers who will soon be sent to the frontline.
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RAF RAF Valley to boost pilot training capabilities by nearly 50%
RAF Valley on Anglesey is home to No 4 Flying Training School, responsible for training the UK's next generation of world-class fighter ...
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RAF The unsolved murder of forces teenager Christina Menzies
The 16-year-old was found near RAF Gutersloh in June 1993.
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Tri-Service Finalists revealed in awards that shine a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things
The Soldiering On Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of people in the Armed Forces community.