Around 30 troops at Army Apache base test positive for drug traces
The Army is now awaiting the results of formal compulsory drugs tests for the personnel following initial finger swabs.
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Sea vessels CSG21 waves goodbye to Dutch ship HNLMS Evertsen
The Commander of the UK Carrier Strike Group said HNLMS Evertsen has been an "integral part" of the huge deployment.
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Women Military chain of command to be removed from dealing with sexual complaints
The Defence Secretary said the military is "implementing bold changes" following a landmark inquiry into women in defence.
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Health and Fitness 'I feel lucky': HIV-positive Navy officer on 'momentous' defence policy changes
Lieutenant Commander Oliver Brown said he asked himself "when am I going to die?" when diagnosed with HIV in 2019.
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Tri-Service HIV-positive diagnosis and treatment no longer a barrier to joining Armed Forces
Historically, the military has not permitted candidates to join who take regular medications, citing the "logistical burden".
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Mental Health The veteran-dog duo inspiring others struggling with civilian transition
Having struggled with PTSD himself, Barry Coase and four-legged friend Bella are helping veterans stand on their own two feet.
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Technology Could this new kit save military personnel from the extreme cold?
The current survival bag used by the UK and US often fails to protect personnel from hypothermia.
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Army Exclusive: Ranger Regiment selection process before taking on Special Forces roles
The newly formed Army regiment will pick soldiers from current battalions to operate in high-threat environments.
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Nato NATO's UK-led Allied Rapid Reaction Corps returns to Germany for warfighting drills
Exercise Steadfast Leda, NATO's biggest tactical-level exercise in 2021, launched last week with close to 4,000 participants across Europe.
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Tri-Service New Chief of the Defence Staff: What's on his agenda?
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has taken the reins from General Sir Nick Carter as head of the UK military.
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Royal Marines In pictures: HMS Trent in West Africa supporting maritime security
HMS Trent is the first Royal Navy ship to operate in the region for three years.
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Army Prestigious national healthcare award given to Aldershot-based Field Hospital
22 Field Hospital is the UK's Vanguard medical regiment and in a constant state of high readiness, able to deploy in just five hours.
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News Johnson: 'At least 400 military personnel' to assist with COVID booster jab
The Prime Minister says it is "crucial" the UK takes up the extra jab in the fight against the new variant of the virus.
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Football Football: 10-man UKAF battle to Luton Town draw
It ended 1-1 between the UK Armed Forces men's football team and Luton Town's academy team.
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Tri-Service Admiral Sir Tony Radakin officially begins role of Chief of the Defence Staff
He is the first naval officer to be appointed Chief of the Defence Staff since Admiral Sir Michael Boyce, in 2001.
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Forces Charities 'Thousands waiting for help', says UK Veterans Hearing Foundation
Hearing loss became a hidden injury for veterans that went unnoticed for decades – now about 300,000 veterans are suffering.