Christmas spirit sweeps across the Armed Forces – with the help of a cheeky elf!
Armed forces personnel deployed across the nation and overseas over Christmas are keeping their spirits high.
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Tri-Service Sir Keir Starmer: 'Often away from your own families, you put us first, protecting ours'
The Labour Party leader said Britain's service personnel are "the best in the world" in his Christmas message.
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Tri-Service Prime Minister: Armed Forces have 'filled our hearts with pride'
In a Christmas message, Boris Johnson has said servicemen and women have shown they "are equal to any trial or crisis" this year.
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Tri-Service 'We really are grateful', says Armed Forces chief in Christmas message
Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has given a personal message to the UK military for Forces News.
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Tri-Service Armed Forces Bill passed in Parliament
The Armed Forces Act enshrines the Armed Forces Covenant in law for the first time.
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Wales MOD appoints first Welsh Language Champion
Welsh speaking Air Commodore Adrian Williams, the RAF's most senior officer in Wales, has been appointed to the role.
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Tri-Service COVID: 750 Armed Forces to support UK booster vaccination programme
Servicemen and women will help deliver booster jabs and co-ordinate the rollout in England and Scotland.
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Technology Sky Sabre: All you need to know about the new 'cutting-edge' air defence system
Sky Sabre can hit a tennis ball-sized target travelling at the speed of sound, according to the Ministry of Defence.
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Tri-Service Admiral Sir Tony Radakin addresses security threats in a 'pivotal time' for defence
In his first Chief of the Defence Staff speech, he shared the department's future with the UK's leading defence and security think tank.
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Tri-Service British military top brass: How much do they earn?
Find out how much those in the top forces jobs bring home.
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Tri-Service Can military personnel keep their rank after retirement?
Personnel above a certain rank can retain their military rank despite retiring from the Armed Forces.
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Technology Sky Sabre: New air defence system launched
The Rapier replacement has three times the missile range and eight times the radar range.
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Military Life Two ex-Army MPs push for visas to be waived for foreign-born veterans
Labour's Dan Jarvis and Conservative Johnny Mercer both served in the British Army.
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Women Military chain of command to be removed from dealing with sexual complaints
The Defence Secretary said the military is "implementing bold changes" following a landmark inquiry into women in defence.
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Health and Fitness 'I feel lucky': HIV-positive Navy officer on 'momentous' defence policy changes
Lieutenant Commander Oliver Brown said he asked himself "when am I going to die?" when diagnosed with HIV in 2019.
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Tri-Service HIV-positive diagnosis and treatment no longer a barrier to joining Armed Forces
Historically, the military has not permitted candidates to join who take regular medications, citing the "logistical burden".