Sitrep: Review Of The Year 2019
On 19 December, expert voices on defence gather at the BBC to analyse the state of UK security moving into 2020.
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Stories What is the phonetic alphabet and why do we have it?
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: Do you know the standard NATO phonetic alphabet? Here's why we have it ...
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Fun Magic Tricks: How Did This Bootneck Go From Afghanistan To Tricking Tom Hardy?
Discover how a former Royal Marine went from being a medic in Afghanistan to performing magic for celebs like Tom Hardy & HRH Princess Anne
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Scotland Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2020 Will Celebrate The Royal Navy's Rich History
In 2020 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will celebrate its 70th birthday presenting ‘The Platinum Edition’
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Forces Charities National Lottery Numbers Raise Millions For Veteran Charities
Meet a former Royal Marine who has seen first hand how the National Lottery Community Fund helps support veterans
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Gurkhas BFBS Gurkha Radio Launches In Shorncliffe On 105.4 FM
BFBS Gurkha Radio is now available on 105.4 FM within the quartered areas surrounding Sir John Moore Barracks and extending out into ...
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Stories Take A Tour Of WW1 Trenches At RAF Halton
Find out what life in the trenches was like for men in the First World War.
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Forces Charities Army Officer Tackles Everest for SSAFA
Major Andy Wilson wants to give back to the charity that helped him have a family
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Scotland Scotland's Deputy First Minister Tours New Armed Forces Charity Initiative
John Swinney MSP visited Poppyscotland's 'Bud'. The interactive learning initiative has taken to the streets of Scotland.
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Military Life Colchester Eyesore Transformed Into Work Of Art
A grotty underpass gets a makeover into a colourful masterpiece at Colchester Garrison
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Music New Top Ten Reveals Most Emotive Songs For The UK Armed Forces
Here's the top song named by the military community that reminds them of military life
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Logistics Why Lightning Strikes Pose A Risk To Ammo During A Major Resupply In Tropical Brunei
How the Royal Logistic Corps executes a resupply task of more than 40 ISO containers and six vehicles overnight in Brunei
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Music Hear The Playlist That Ignites Your Military Memories – As BFBS Turns 75
Listen to the 75 songs that best ignite your military memories - as voted for by you
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Veterans Service Leavers To Benefit From Civilian Engineer Scheme
Former service men and women, veterans and reservists could benefit from a new initiative by a leading engineering trade-body.
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Stories Pint Sized Pilot In The Making
After meeting his heroes the Red Arrows, five-year-old Jacob is now giving something back to the Royal Air Force by raising funds for the ...
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Stories Ey Up! Happy Yorkshire Day 2019
Have a reyt gud Minden Day - from the 1700s to today's social media