Comment: Johnny Mercer MP On Overseas Operations Bill
Johnny Mercer MP, Minister for Defence People and Veterans, has written for Forces News about the Overseas Operations Bill.
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Black History Month ‘Ayr To Eternity’: RAF Airmen Walk Hundreds Of Miles For Memorial Fundraiser
It is hoped money raised will help to build a memorial to honour fallen Caribbean servicemen and women.
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RAF End Of An Era: Last RAF Firefighter Trainees At Manston Pass Out
The RAF has been associated with the base for 104 years, although the site will not be closing completely.
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Army Gunners Train With M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System In Scotland
101 Regiment Royal Artillery is the only British Army reservist unit that operates the precision fire weapons systems.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: NATO To Hand Over Operational Control Of 'Sandhurst In The Sand'
British military personnel have played an important role in helping to develop the Afghan army's next generation of officers at the centre.
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Veterans Captain Sir Tom Moore's 100th Birthday Cards To Go On Display At Museum
One hundred of the 150,000-plus birthday cards sent to the Second World War veteran will be displayed at IWM Duxford.
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Sport British Army Soldier Nominated For Sailing Award
Corporal Simon Horsfield and his partner Katie Burridge said they were "speechless" to be nominated for the award alongside Sir Ben Ainslie.
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RAF Museum Of RAF Firefighting Finds New Home
The new space is an empty car showroom around 50 miles from the museum’s current home in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.
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Politics Defence Committee Chair Urges Government To Complete Integrated Review
Tobias Ellwood MP told Forces News the review needs to go ahead as it will "confirm what the current and emerging threats are that we face".
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China China: 'Serious Repercussions' If US Proceeds With Taiwan Arms Sale
A statement from China’s defence ministry demanded the cancellation of the sale of US missiles to Taiwan.
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Forces Charities Poppy Appeal Launch: Public Urged To Support In New Ways
The Royal British Legion's annual fundraising campaign is being adapted to the coronavirus pandemic.
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News Labour Wants 'Duty Of Care' Clause Added To Overseas Operations Bill
The shadow defence secretary said the bill should "do more to support British troops".
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Veterans First Sea Lord Congratulates WWII Veteran On 100th Birthday
The veteran was presented with a framed letter from the First Sea Lord.
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Sport Paralysed Ex-Army Combat Medic Kayaks Three Lakes For Charity
Nerys Pearce, who is paralysed from the chest down, has kayaked the three biggest lakes in Wales, Scotland and England for charity Blesma.
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Veterans Veterans Needing Support Expected To Double In 2020, Charity Warns
The CEO of SSAFA said the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the veteran community is "likely to be felt for years to come".
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Veterans Army Veteran Attempts 100-Mile Row In Homemade Boat
Michael Stanley, 80, began building the boat - affectionately named 'Tintanic' - during lockdown.