Military community comes together in Edinburgh to mark 95th anniversary of Scottish War Memorial
This year also coincides with the 79th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
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WWII One of the last surviving original SAS members dies aged 98
Alexander 'Alec' Campbell Borrie served in the SAS and was nicknamed 'Boy' by legendary SAS commander Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Mayne.
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Ukraine Ex-British soldier volunteering in Ukraine killed in car crash
Julian Thorn had done humanitarian work helping refugees on the Ukraine-Poland border as well as training locals on military equipment.
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Army MOD launches investigation after decorated female veteran says she was mocked by soldiers over her medals
Retired Staff Sergeant Julie-Anne Fulford served in the Army for 16 years.
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Veterans Johnny Mercer praises wounded veterans competing at Veteran Games
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs visited wounded veterans from the UK and Israel at the 3rd annual Veterans Games in Tel Aviv.
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Veterans £500,000 funding announced to help veterans tackle cost of living crisis in Scotland
The grant awards for 2023-24 are from the Scottish Veterans Fund.
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Gurkhas Former Gurkha carried out high-altitude rescue during Everest descent
Nirmal 'Nims' Purja, in 2019 set a record when he climbed the world's 14 highest mountains on Earth.
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Navy Royal Navy veteran inspires cancer-surviving daughter to tackle London cycle challenge
The Royal Navy veteran, who has completed the challenge twice before, says she 'gets her endurance capabilities from her dad'.
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WWII Hundreds attend funeral of RAF WW2 airman Flight Sergeant Peter Brown
The service took place at St Clement Danes Church, the Central Church of the RAF.
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Gurkhas It's a hero's welcome for double amputee Gurkha veteran who conquered Mount Everest
Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar is the first double-above-knee amputee to scale the world's highest peak.
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Falklands British military join Falklanders to remember the anniversary of Landing Day in San Carlos
Members of the British military laid wreaths at the Blue Beach Military Cemetery.
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Special forces SAS hero Mel Parry, who stormed Iranian Embassy, dies after 'very long illness'
Former SAS member Mel Parry was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal.
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Gurkhas 'Yes, we did it', says Gurkha veteran who has become first double amputee to climb Everest
Hari Budha Magar took on the incredible challenge to change perceptions, proving disability is no barrier.
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WWII HMS Defender to lead commemorations in Liverpool marking 80th anniversary of Battle of the Atlantic
The Royal Navy destroyer will be joined by other vessels to mark the anniversary of the longest, hardest naval battle in British history.
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Veterans Double amputee Royal Marine challenged for parking in disabled bay
Ben McBean who lost two of his limbs in Afghanistan in 2008 was confronted for parking in a disabled parking bay.
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Veterans Veteran Games brings soldiers together for its 2023 event
Minister for Veterans' Affairs Johnny Mercer has been put through his paces, military-style PT session, ahead of the event.