UK troops in new NATO battlegroup's biggest exercise yet
Exercise Platinum Lion in Bulgaria also involved US and Bulgarian troops, in a battlegroup formed to reinforce NATO's eastern flank.
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Army Former soldier-now-reporter makes emotional Harrogate return after nearly 20 years
James Wharton walked through the corridors where he once stood and spoke to members of the latest cohort to complete training there.
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Army Army reserve centre transformed for Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Army At The Fringe is made up of plays and performances with a military theme.
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Uniform The black beret and its unique place in British Army history
How the distinctive headdress was adopted with the advancement of armoured vehicles.
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Sport Army sailing team take on non-stop race around Britain and Ireland
The Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland race, held every four years, is the longest race in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's programme.
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Army British Army Apache squadron hones landing skills on Welsh beach
The Pembrey Sands training area is also used for air-to-ground bombing and strafing practice.
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Afghanistan How Sandhurst group chat saved lives of Afghan couple fleeing Kabul
An Afghan has told Forces News how officer training colleagues at Sandhurst saved the life of him and his partner.
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Army Officer Cadets brave heatwave at the Sovereign's Parade
In a break with tradition, the parade took place early in the morning to avoid the heatwave impacting the cadets.
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Army What is the Sovereign's Parade?
Everything you need to know about the tradition which dates back to 1948.
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Army Why is a horse ridden up the steps at end of Sovereign's Parade?
There are different versions as to why the tradition at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst takes place.
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USA US Army developing fire-resistant tactical bra for female soldiers
The development of the Army Tactical Brassiere echoes the British Army's efforts to offer better support to female recruits.
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Army Army chief warns of Russian army's moral decay in speech to junior soldiers
General Sir Patrick Sanders said they must be ready to stop the spread of war in Europe.
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Army Meet Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith, new deputy head of British Army
Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith is the first female deputy head of the British Army and has served in Germany, the Balkans and Iraq.
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Army Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith starts new role as Deputy Chief of the General Staff
She becomes the first female British Army officer to hold the lieutenant general rank and occupy the prestigious role.
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Army Red Devils: How WWII paratroopers earned the nickname
The Armed Forces is celebrating 80 years since the formation of the Parachute Regiment.
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Army 2YORKS homeward bound after Cyprus handover
An Episkopi handover means the 1LANCS take over the role of Regional Standby Battalion.