Stanley Booker: RAF Veteran, 98, Awarded Legion D'Honneur
He was aged just 17 when he signed up for the RAF as an apprentice.
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Nato NATO Set To Introduce Its First Defence Cloud Capability
The alliance has selected Thales to provide its first theatre-level deployable defence cloud capability.
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Veterans Veterans At Greater Risk Of Losing Limbs To Diabetes Than Combat, Study Suggests
The new study was conducted by the University of Glasgow involved Scottish veterans who have had amputations.
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Army 3 Rifles Test Infantry Skills In 'Chosen Man' Contest
The riflemen are testing their infantry skills over the next few days on a range of challenges to see who is the best.
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LGBTQ Biden Reverses Trump's 'Discriminatory' Military Transgender Ban
The order immediately prohibits any service member from being forced out of the military on the basis of gender identity.
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Scotland James Cosmo: Game Of Thrones Star Announced As Honorary Colonel Of 7 SCOTS
The actor said it was "a great privilege" to be given the position and that he is looking forward to getting involved with the battalion.
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RAF Future RAF: Service Chief Makes Predictions For Year 2040
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston spoke about the importance of space, uncrewed aircraft and climate change.
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Tri-Service COVID: The Military's Role In UK's Mass Vaccination Programme
Armed Forces personnel are helping the NHS to roll out a COVID-19 mass vaccination programme.
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USA New US Defense Secretary Stresses Need For 'Special Relationship' With UK
In a phone call with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, the pair discussed views on confronting strategic issues of mutual interest.
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USA US Carrier Strike Group Enters South China Sea
Trillions of dollars in trade is shipped through the waterway each year which has been a focus of tensions between China and the US.
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News Red squirrels born on military training area
Red squirrels have struggled to populate in Northern Ireland due to grey squirrels forcing them out of their home territory.
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Technology UK's First Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Closer To Reality With £30m Deal
Known as a 'loyal wingman', the aircraft will be designed to fly alongside fighter jets at high speed.
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Politics Boris Johnson Has First Call With New US President
The Prime Minister spoke on the phone to US President Joe Biden for the first time.
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World Missile Or Drone Intercepted Over Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Says
Saudi Arabia state TV said the interception was acknowledged by the kingdom.
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USA US Defense Secretary Makes First Call To NATO Secretary General
Lloyd Austin's conversations with Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the importance of NATO to the United States.
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News Veterans Receive COVID-19 Vaccines From Forces Medics
The vaccines were administered to former service personnel at Broughton House by the Vaccine Quick Reaction Force.