Charity Adams: The story of the highest-ranked black female officer of Second World War
Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams was the first officer of colour to lead a female battalion overseas during a time of war.
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Football RAF sergeant set for Manchester United FA Cup fifth round showdown
The now full-time Wolves boss is only the military involvement in the competition left apart from potential official appointments.
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Army Earning your stripes: A soldier's first step up the ranks to lance corporal
BFBS Forces News follows the progress of junior soldiers taking part in the latest Junior NCO Cadre run by The Rifles in Cyprus.
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Rugby League British Army v RAF Challenge Cup clash is postponed because of frozen pitch
The match was scheduled to be broadcast live on the BFBS Forces News YouTube channel.
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Veterans Ex-Army officer credits 'invaluable' military training after historic solo ski to South Pole
Jonny Huntington made history after becoming the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
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Army Historic vehicle unveiled as gate guardian for soldiers who support Army's global response force
A Bedford Light recovery vehicle has been refurbished to go on display outside 8 Field Company (Para) REME's workshop at Merville Barracks.
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Army Minister calls for powerful vehicles like Boxer to be mixed in with smaller programmes
Maria Eagle, while recognising the likes of the Boxer and Challenger 3, reinforced the importance to the UK of cheaper programmes as well.
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Army UK-led Allied Reaction Force put to its first big test on Exercise Steadfast Dart
The multi-national rapid reaction force is taking part in Nato's biggest exercise of the year in Bulgaria, Greece and Romania.
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Army Army veteran thanks community for support after boat blaze leaves him homeless
Former Army Air Corps veteran Kris Hardy lost his home when his canal boat caught fire, leaving him in hospital at Christmas.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan inquiry hears claims SAS had 'golden pass to get away with murder'
The Afghanistan Inquiry held a series of closed hearings in which members of the special forces have given evidence about the alleged ...
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Politics Wallace: Why veterans make good politicians and what Ukraine must do to win
The former defence secretary reveals Britain's big mistake in Ukraine and what he thinks President Zelensky should have done.
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Army Junior soldiers urged to stay safe as snow and travel disruptions affect return to training
If they can’t get back to Army Foundation College Harrogate safely, the young recruits have been told to wait until it is safe to do so.
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Army Thousands of British troops heading to Eastern Europe for Exercise Steadfast Dart
The exercise will strengthen Nato's coordination by enabling the rapid deployment of high-readiness forces.
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Russia Russia suffering 102 casualties for every square km as losses continue to mount
Russian progress in Ukraine is slow, and at its current rate experts say it would take two years for Moscow to seize all of Donetsk Oblast.
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Tri-Service Major global deployment and instability in Europe look set to keep military busy in 2025
The Chief of the Defence Staff says 2025 looks busy, likely dominated by Ukraine as well as the instability in the Middle East and Pacific.
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Army Tributes paid to 'kind and humble' 3 Rifles serjeant who died over Christmas period
The Rifles Regiment has confirmed the loss of the 'impressive' Serjeant Leon Reynolds.