Lifesaving private's 1857 Victoria Cross medals group sells at auction
The group of six medals had not been sold on the open market for more than 100 years and sold for £40,000 above top estimate.
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WWII D-Day veteran revisits Windsor Castle – 80 years after his military career started there
Bernard 'Barney' Cresswell visited the castle for the first time since he was part of the garrison guarding it during the Second World War.
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Scotland Why does Burns Night matter to the military?
Burns Night is held annually on 25 January, but what is it and why does it matter to the Armed Forces?
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Army British Army soldiers set new world record after rowing Atlantic
The team has become the fastest mixed fours rowing team to cross the Atlantic in history.
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Aircraft Apache: Everything you need to know about the British Army attack helicopter
Since entering service in 2005, the Apache has been used in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya.
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Army British Army testing new Apache helicopters with improved weapons and sensors
The new AH-64E Apache can detect 256 potential targets at once within a 16km range – prioritising the most urgent threats within seconds.
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Army Soldier kicked out of Army after starting barracks fire trying to get high on boot polish
Lance Corporal David Thomas became disorientated after sniffing the fumes from the burning tin and dropped it on the floor.
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Special forces British Special Forces – where they came from and what they do
An examination of the histories and current roles of the UK’s Special Forces units.
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Army Pelted with potatoes and petrol bombs, regiment gets riot ready
Troops from the Royal Anglian Regiment based in Cyprus have been testing their riot containment skills.
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Afghanistan Op Pitting: New medal will honour Kabul evacuation heroes
The Operational Service Medal Afghanistan has its own distinctive clasp and will be awarded to Navy, Army and Air Force personnel.
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Army Military personnel swapping battlefield for NHS frontline
The training will allow personnel to partner with paramedics for non-emergency call-outs to ease staff shortages due to the pandemic.
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Army Why does the Royal Irish Regiment have a dog as a mascot?
The history between the Royal Irish Regiment and Irish Wolfhound goes back decades and remains an important part of the regiment today.
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Army Husband hands over command of Army regiment – to his wife
Lieutenant Colonel Lyndsey Kelly is the first female officer to command the regiment after the swap and will oversee 165 staff.
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Arctic/Antarctic Watch: Polar Preet gets hero's welcome after record-breaking Antarctic challenge
Captain Preet Chandi said it felt "surreal" being greeted by loved ones and colleagues after touching down at Heathrow Airport.
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Army Army called in to help Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Troops will fill the gaps caused by staff who are off sick or self-isolating with the virus.
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Army Novice musicians aim for date at Queen's Jubilee celebrations
After just 16 weeks of tuition, some of these soldiers will be performing at the events to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.