RAF veteran ' truly humbled' after more than 1,000 cards arrive to mark his 100th birthday
Richard 'Dick' Skepper, 100, joined the RAF at the age of 18 when the Second World War broke out.
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Veterans JJ Chalmers: IED blast-surviving former Royal Marines Commando turned go-to TV presenter
JJ took part in Prince Harry's 2014 Invictus Games after he was injured in Afghanistan and is now a key part of the BBC's Olympics coverage.
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Feature Debunking the legend behind 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment's Blackhorse nickname
Some believe the nickname's origin stems from a devastating fire whereas others believe another story is behind it.
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Veterans Military chef turned chocolatier wants veterans to join his Willy Wonka-style chocolate shop
Liam Hall hopes to staff his new chocolate shop with veterans.
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Tri-Service Armed Forces honours: What are the different medals that can be awarded?
A guide to all medals and who is eligible to receive them.
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Invictus Games Invictus Games: The history and future of Prince Harry's event inspiring recovery
The games is aimed at wounded, injured or sick Armed Forces personnel and veterans.
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Veterans NHS urges veterans to make lifesaving blood donations following hospital cyber attack
Blood donations play a vital role in saving the lives of people fighting conditions like sickle cell and those injured in accidents.
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Veterans Veterans Minister vows to deliver for ex-personnel as role goes back to MOD
The former Royal Marines colonel seeks to reassure doubters after the role is moved away from the cabinet.
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Veterans The servicemen who changed history by volunteering to be drugged and poisoned
The programme saw personnel volunteer so scientists could learn more about chemical warfare agents and their antidotes.
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Invictus Games Prince Harry's right-hand man to step down as CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation
Dominic Reid helped deliver the first Invictus Games in London as event director, with the Duke of Sussex paying tribute.
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RAF The last of The Few: Battle of Britain fighter pilot celebrates 105th birthday
The birthday of Group Captain John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC was marked with portraits reflecting different stages of his life.
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Politics Sitrep: Don't be Jack – how military veterans can serve again, this time in politics
Labour's Louise Jones, who served in the Intelligence Corps, was on the latest episode of the Sitrep podcast.
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Invictus Games We will leave no-one behind: Prince Harry lauds Invictus family as he accepts ESPY award
Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service, given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the lives of others.
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Afghanistan Final ultimatum for Mercer after his request to withhold special forces names from inquiry denied
Johnny Mercer has repeatedly refused to hand over the names of 'multiple officers' who told him about allegations of murder and a cover-up.
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Politics Recently retired Royal Marines Colonel Alistair Carns appointed Veterans Minister
The new minister will not sit in Cabinet, but will instead run the Office for Veterans' Affairs with oversight from the Defence Secretary.
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Invictus Games Harry praises and congratulates UK personnel selected for first winter Invictus Games
The squad is made up of 64, including 60 competitors and four reserves, who will travel to Vancouver and Whistler in Canada in February.