Plenty of obstacles to overcome, but young people still willing to join the Armed Forces
While would-be recruits are ready to take on the physical challenges, the administrative hurdles are the ones proving to be the real problem
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Rugby Union History-making Irish Defence Forces ready for UKAF clash at 2025 IDRC
The UK Armed Forces v Irish Defence Forces clash will take place on 21 August
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Cricket RAF men add 50 overs Inter Services title to T20 triumph with 11-run victory over Army
It's been a terrific year for the RAF men's cricket team
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Rugby Union 'Give them hell!' Amy Cokayne tells UKAF to bring trophy home ahead of IDRC 2025
Cokayne will be keeping a close eye on UKAF's IDRC adventure as she prepares for the Rugby World Cup with England
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Falklands It's pomp, plumes and powder smoke as Falkland Islanders greet new Governor
After Colin Martin-Reynolds was sworn in, he took part in a parade formed of Armed Forces and Falkland Islands Defence Force personnel
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Tri-Service Forces support Lionesses' Euro victory open-bus parade and homecoming celebration
The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth led the open-top bus procession down the Mall after the Lionesses' win over Spain
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News MOD pays out in Lariam malaria drug case after hundreds of troops had severe side effects
Lariam was routinely prescribed to prevent malaria, a deadly disease, but the drug can have devastating side effects
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Politics Defence whistleblowing review announced as Armed Forces Commissioner Bill clears Lords
The bill, which will become law after it receives royal assent, will establish an independent Armed Forces Commissioner
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Sport Champions stay on top as Inter Services water polo titles decided in the Portsmouth pool
It was the British Army men and Royal Navy women who were celebrating again this year
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Football Pride in UKAF football: Head coach Joey Collins lays out mission statement
A new coaching team invited a number of new players to be involved in the first camp
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Tri-Service Trump's rollback of military rights a warning to UK troops, says prominent campaigner
Ed Hall, the author of We Can't Even March Straight, says service rights were hard won, but may now be at risk of being eroded across Nato
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Tri-Service Soldiering On Awards: Finalists gather for celebration of extraordinary achievement
The 38 finalists attended a reception in Westminster with Veterans Minister Al Carns among the dignitaries praising their achievements
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Tri-Service Blood, bandages and great acting: Why senior medical officers played the casualty
Exercise Apollo Refresh sees GPs turned into defence doctors – with a little help from some high-calibre casualties
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Rugby Union Can the IDRC and the Rugby World Cup inspire the next generation of female players?
The two tournaments will run side by side in an important summer of rugby in the UK
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Tri-Service Hades Warrior: The tri-service exercise training helicopter crews to unleash hell
The aim of the course at RAF Leeming is to turn the students into Qualified Weapons Instructors and Qualified Helicopter Tactics Instructors
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Tri-Service The £640k role to deliver the right kit in the right place, right time – and at the right price
The role of National Armaments Director, whose salary is more than double the Prime Minister's, was created in the Strategic Defence Review