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Remembrance Remembrance Day 2021: Everything you need to know before you go
Discover how you can join the commemorations on Sunday 14 November.
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News UK 'ready to support all requests' as case into Kenyan woman's 2012 death reopened
Agnes Wanjiru was found in a septic tank in the town of Nanyuki – close to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) camp.
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Army British Army soldiers pass out with new musical skills
Out of the 30 soldiers who joined the Army School of Ceremonial 16 weeks ago, 24 commissioned as drummers.
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Military Life Why the Army's going smoke-free in 2022
Smoking has been part of service culture since the 1950s, but will soon be forbidden on site.
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Army Head of British Army 'appalled' at claims troops were involved in Kenya murder
The body of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru was found in a septic tank close to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) camp.
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Forces Charities How to donate to the Poppy Appeal
Discover all the ways you can donate to the Royal British Legion.
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Exercises Exercise Saxon Lance: Reservists on live firing training in Cumbria
The reservists from 4 Mercian have been going through their support weapons training on Exercise Saxon Lance.
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Tri-Service How much do Armed Forces personnel earn?
A career in the military brings with it a raft of perks – including subsidised food, lodgings and free healthcare – on top of a salary.
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Arctic/Antarctic 'I really hope I can inspire people': Polar Preet on Antarctic expedition
Captain Harpreet Chandi's attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported begins next month.
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Army 300 British troops complete final training ahead of dangerous Mali deployment
The deployment is seen as the most dangerous peacekeeping mission in the world – more than 240 UN peacekeepers have died in Mali.
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Wales Military personnel receive ambulance training in Wales
The service personnel will not be doing blue light driving but will be driving patients around in a non-emergency capacity.
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Motorsport Exercise Mudmaster: Who wins when the Army's best take on civilians?
The event sees teams complete a series of challenging courses in Scotland – testing navigation, observation, discipline and safety skills.
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Army Commanding officer reveals how British troops killed armed fighters in Mali
The British soldiers used machine guns and a grenade launcher in the battle, after coming under fire for the first time since 2014.
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Germany British soldiers back to fast-paced battlefield training in Germany
British Army training in Germany is back to its highest levels since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Royals Princess Royal gives 'huge morale boost' to soldiers training on exercise
The Princess Royal has been Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Corps of Signals for more than 40 years.