In pictures: The best photos of the Armed Forces in 2021
Armed Forces personnel have worked tirelessly through the year – here are just some of the most impactful images of 2021.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: 'Big milestone' hit after reaching final 60 nautical miles to South Pole
Captain Chandi is nearing the end of her 28-day attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Army Watch: Footage of Queen's Guard colliding with child
The footage which has had over 1.2 million views on TikTok has prompted arguments over whether the soldier or the parents were to blame.
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Army MOD investigating deaths of two soldiers found on Salisbury Plain bases
The MOD confirmed the deaths of Gunner Jaysley-Louise Beck at Larkhill and Lance Corporal of Horse Michael Miah at Bulford.
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Army Military teams 10 days into the 'world's toughest row' across Atlantic
Thirty-six teams are taking part in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, expected to take six to seven weeks, and cover 3,000 miles.
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Tri-Service Christmas spirit sweeps across the Armed Forces – with the help of a cheeky elf!
Armed forces personnel deployed across the nation and overseas over Christmas are keeping their spirits high.
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Arctic/Antarctic How is Polar Preet fuelling her record-attempting Antarctic trek?
Army Captain Harpreet Chandi, who is being sponsored by BFBS, is aiming to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Army O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are thy... tanks?
Royal Tank Regiment branches out by creating a military-style Christmas tree with a difference.
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Nato Christmas spirit: UK troops build ice rink and market in Estonia
Personnel from 33 Armoured Engineer Squadron spent a week working in Tatu.
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Army British Army chief: You're 'in the minds of all the rest of the Army family'
Chief of the General Staff Gen Sir Mark Carleton-Smith says deployed personnel leave a gap at the kitchen table this Christmas.
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Women Polar Preet: Army Captain on target to beat South Pole record
Army Captain Harpreet Chandi is 28 days into a trek to the South Pole.
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Nepal COVID: UK defence delivers medical equipment to Nepali Army
The support provided includes a PCR machine, which will be used as part of a 25-bed COVID-19 control facility.
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Army Troops kick off Christmas celebrations with Santa fun run
The troops from the 2nd Battalion, the Mercian Regiment, held the traditional run at Weeton Barracks, Lancashire.
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Gaming British Army eSports invite soldiers to take part in The Gathering community event
Over the Christmas period, the Army eSports team are hosting The Gathering to reduce loneliness and isolation among soldiers.
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Army Poll results: Should the UK military wear bearskins?
The votes are in, with the results overwhelmingly one way.
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Army British Army Brigadier awarded CBE for services to military nursing
Brigadier Alison McCourt was given the award by Princes Charles at Windsor Castle.