Every breath was a battle as British soldiers tackled extreme Exercise Everest Sappers
A British Army team has taken on one of the toughest endurance challenges on Earth
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Gurkhas Second World War veteran and Gurkha officer celebrates his 100th birthday
A veteran of the Burma Campaign and author of 19 books, Lieutenant Colonel J P Cross is a Gurkha legend
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Gurkhas New 400-strong King's Gurkha Artillery regiment announced in front of MPs
The King's Gurkha Artillery (KGA) was officially announced by Veterans Minister Al Carns.
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Army Making the best of the best: Gurkha recruits take their first steps in the field
BFBS Forces News was given access to see the next generation of Gurkhas during their initial training at Infantry Training Centre Catterick.
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Gurkhas Exciting times ahead as Royal Corps of Signals Squadron transitions to Gurkha unit
A new unit was formed as 220 Signal Squadron transitioned to 243 Gurkha Signal Squadron in a redesignation parade.
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Gurkhas Sappers' performance of corps song is more than just words, says Gurkha captain
The latest attestation ceremony was accompanied with a performance of the Corps of Royal Engineers' song, Hurrah for the CRE.
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Gurkhas Dame Joanna Lumley praises veteran artist who painted the fallen from Afghanistan
Kev Wills is now preparing to travel to Nepal to deliver the portraits of the fallen Gurkha officers and soldiers to their families.
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Gurkhas Ex-Gurkha Hari Budha Magar scales peak to get one step closer to Seven Summits record
The double above-knee amputee becomes the first person with such a disability to reach the summit of the highest mountain outside of Asia.
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Army Brigade of Gurkhas officers complete demanding Doko Race-inspired ultra challenge
The Doko race has been an integral and gruelling part of the Gurkha recruitment since 1989.
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Army Sir John Nott: Defence secretary during the Falklands conflict dies aged 92
Sir John worked with Margaret Thatcher and before his politics career, served in the British Army as a lieutenant with 2nd Gurkha Rifles.
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Remembrance Royal Yorkshire Regiment honours the fallen of the Kosovo War 25 years on
During the service, Corporal Bishwaraj Rai laid a wreath in memory of his uncle, Sergeant Balaram Rai, who was killed in 1999.
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Veterans Ex-Gurkha amputee wants others to climb their own mountains as he wins award
Hari Budha Magar says he wants to keep raising awareness of disabilities after taking the Inspiration Award at the Soldiering On Awards.
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Gurkhas Gurkha engineers pass Fit-For-Role inspection ahead of taking up ceremonial duties
A formidable inspecting party ensured the men from 69 Gurkha Field Squadron were ready to conduct public duties in London and Windsor.
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Gurkhas Meet the Gurkha Band: Soldiers who started their musical journey from scratch
Gurkha soldiers take on the challenge of learning Western instruments, honing their skills and performing at high-profile events.
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Gurkhas Milestone moment as Gurkha recruits find out which regiments they will join
337 trainee riflemen received cap badges, berets and other regimental insignia six months into their infantry training.
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Feature From SAS and Gurkhas to Dracula and Saruman: The unique life of Sir Christopher Lee
Considered one of the most prolific actors in the history of films, Sir Christopher Lee was a true on-screen legend.