Gurkha veterans stage hunger strike in campaign for equal pension rights
They are campaigning for equality because Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 are not eligible for a UK Armed Forces pension.
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Women Army Chief: Women In Military Report A 'Sobering Read'
The CGS said "reform and improvement is non-negotiable", in response to a new report about the experiences of women in the Armed Forces.
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Army History How The New Model Army Helped Shape Our Modern Forces
Radical changes in army structure during the English Civil Wars would have far-reaching consequences
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News Army Detonates Second World War Bomb Found In East Yorkshire
A 500lb unexploded device had been found at a new housing development in Goole.
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Army Beach Break For Household Cavalry Horses On Summer Camp
Horses and personnel have stepped away from ceremonial duties for the first time since the COVID pandemic hit.
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Sport Army Clay Shooting Invite Future Female Talent To Taster Session In Bisley
The sport is looking for more female representation and had an Olympic hopeful in attendance giving out tips.
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Fun Forget Britain’s Got Talent: This Magician’s Most Memorable Shows Have Been For The Troops
BGT winner Lance Corporal Richard Jones has travelled the world with forces entertainers BFBS Live Events
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Army Women Targeted In Army's New 'A Soldier Is A Soldier' Recruitment Campaign
Women account for only 9.8% of the British Army and are only slightly better represented in the Army Reserves at 14.2%.
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History Splitting The Difference: The SA80 v The Arquebus Of 1540
How does today’s British Army assault rifle compare with its ancestor?
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Hockey Royal Engineers Win Inter Corps Hockey Title For First Time In 12 Years
They won the 2021 title on the same day that the AGC Women retained their championship.
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Cricket Army Win Inter Services 50-Over Cricket Festival In Thrilling Finale
A win over the RAF at Vine Lane sealed the 50-over title for the Army in the three-day festival.
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Football Former Grenadier Guard Wins FA Disability Cup On Penalties
Peterborough United's player-coach and former soldier Mark Smith lifted the trophy after winning 6-5 on penalties.
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Land vehicles Army Hybrids: Up Close With Military's New Experimental Vehicles
The vehicles, including a Jackal, a Foxhound and a MAN supply truck, are part of the military's aim to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Motorsport Military Drivers Remember Team Manager's Legacy At This Year's Goodwood Festival
Military drivers paid tribute to Flight Lieutenant Steve Partridge, who lost his 17-year battle with cancer last month.
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Rugby League Rugby League: Royal Engineers Breeze Past Royal Artillery In First Round Of Lawson Cup
A 30-10 victory in Aldershot kicked off the competition in style for the Engineers who in turn won the Woolwich Cup.
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Land vehicles Classified Challenger 2 Tank Specifications Reportedly Leaked Online By Gamer
A player of the video game 'War Thunder' allegedly posted the document in order to improve the accuracy of the design of the tank online.