Double amputee Gurkha veteran training for Mount Everest first
When he reaches the summit he will be the first above-the-knee double amputee to climb the highest mountain in the world.
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Scotland Indiana Jones starring role for 4 SCOTS Pipes and Drums
The British Army musicians were filmed in Glasgow taking part in a 1969 Apollo 11 celebration parade.
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Army Grenadier Guards go back to 400-year-old roots on 150-mile march
The young guardsmen learned about their history during the march, covered as a platoon relay in two-and-a-half days.
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Army UK troops test cold weather skills with Finnish and Swedish forces on Exercise Vigilant Knife
The MOD said it strengthened interoperability between the militaries, as Finland and Sweden bid to join NATO.
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Army British Army UN peacekeepers clash with locals in Cyprus after jet ski crash
Trouble started when Turkish Cypriots accused two soldiers of crashing hired jet skis and trying to leave without paying for the damage.
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Army Second Battalion Irish Guards reactivated after 75 years
The battalion, which was disbanded in 1947, will see new soldiers hone their "discipline and skills" by performing ceremonial duties.
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Army Watch the Tigers Army Parachute Display Team take on a daring night jump
On display, they use pyrotechnics strapped to their legs to light up the sky.
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Estonia Ex Dragon Charge: Royal Welsh train with NATO allies to help prevent war in Europe
The Welsh Warriors worked alongside troops from France and Denmark to boost readiness and increase interoperability.
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Afghanistan Military photographer recalls brutality after being eye to eye with the Taliban
When Petty Officer Ben Shread deployed to Kabul in August 2021, he was the only UK military photographer in theatre.
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Cadets Filipina teenager appointed highest rank possible for Army cadet
Cadet Ashanti Mai Holden, 18, is now responsible for leading all cadets within Yorkshire Army Cadet Force.
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Cyprus Modernising RAF Akrotiri the 'big project' for British Forces Cyprus, outgoing commander says
In a wide-ranging interview, departing commander Major General Rob Thomson said developing and modernising RAF Akrotiri is a priority.
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Army Soldier died after being mistaken for target by short-sighted colleague
Sergeant Gavin Hillier, 35, died at the Castlemartin range in Pembrokeshire last March.
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Cyprus Retiring Cyprus commander 'blown away' by visit from West Ham legend Mark Noble
Dubbed 'Mr West Ham', footballer Mark Noble made 550 first-team appearances for the club in almost 18 years before retiring.
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Army A history of the Parachute Regiment through the eyes of those who served
From the Second World War to Op Pitting, 'Paras In Action: Ready For Anything' takes a look at 80 years of paratroopers.
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Ukraine Scots Guards perform rendition of winning Eurovision song 'Stefania' in tribute to Ukraine
The forces performance at Horse Guards Parade honours Ukraine's Independence Day and marks six months of the war.
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Gurkhas Gurkha pension rights campaigners hope for progress with new Government talks
A march last week was the latest call for equal benefits to compare with the British counterparts they served with.