Lima Charlie: Does Britain still need a parachute regiment?
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Army General Sir Patrick Sanders starts new role as head of British Army
The former head of Strategic Command has taken over as Chief of the General Staff.
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Royals Duchess of Cornwall attends return of the Rifles Sounding Retreat
In a private meeting, the Duchess met with families of personnel killed in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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News Watch: Household Cavalry give three cheers to the Queen
The 'one-off' gesture came as the regiment dismounted following the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
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Gurkhas Royal Gurkha Rifles soldiers presented with Platinum Jubilee medals
The special medal is awarded to all military personnel who have completed five years of full service before February 2022.
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The Queen Platinum Jubilee: The military's role in the celebrations
A close look at the military's role this weekend as the Queen prepares to become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.
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Army Queen's guard injured after falling off horse in London
The Household Cavalry soldier was riding back to base when the incident occurred.
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Army £3.9bn savings from Army cuts 'pale in comparison to waste'
The Lib-Dem defence spokesman was critical of MOD for plans to reduce the size of the regular Army, from 82,000 to 72,500 by 2025.
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Prince William Colonel's Review: Prince William leads Trooping the Colour full dress rehearsal
The Duke of Cambridge attended the final rehearsal as honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards.
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Gaming Military esports showcased for first time on Armed Forces Day 2022
Produced by BFBS, the event will see military esports teams going up against civilians.
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News Six Irish Guardsmen arrested over drugs and money laundering offences
The arrests came during a planned operation by the Royal Military Police.
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Gurkhas Signaller dreams of becoming first-ever Gurkha Apache pilot
In February it was announced personnel could now apply to become a British Army pilot at the rank of private.
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The Queen British Army veteran's new bugle call to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Andrew Carlisle's 'Majesty' will herald the lighting of beacons across the Commonwealth.
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The Queen Household Cavalry prepares for centre stage at Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Their Hyde Park Barracks contains a world dedicated to military horses and ceremonial duties – we got a sneak peek.
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USA Elvis Presley's military service – as new film chronicles rock and roll legend's life
'Elvis' trailer shows a glimpse of the superstar's time in the armed forces.
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Army Soldiers 'proud' to call Colchester home as it gains city status
Colchester in Essex, and Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, both have military ties and have been awarded city status.