Second World War veterans honoured on eve of D-Day anniversary
British veterans gathered in one of the first sites liberated from the Nazis.
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The Queen Grenadier Guard veteran recalls his role in the Queen's Coronation spectacle
Former Grenadier Guard John Walmsley was one of the last people she passed as a princess, and one of the first she walked by as Queen.
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Falklands Falklands: Veteran recalls firsthand experience of raid on Top Malo House
The raid was an important step in clearing an Argentine observation post ahead of the main British advance.
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Veterans Meet London's ex-military explosive specialists
There is one role in a special Met Police unit reserved exclusively for former Army ammunition technicians or officers.
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Falklands Falklands Freedom Parade: Veterans remember the conflict 40 years on
Veterans of the Falklands War gathered in Gosport for a parade and a service of remembrance.
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Ukraine MP's son tells of 'scary' rescue of injured comrade in Ukraine
Former Royal Marine Ben Grant helped rescue a fellow British comrade who was injured in Ukraine.
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Falklands Falklands: Recalling the events leading up to Battle of Goose Green
The Argentines surrendered following two days of fierce fighting, which cost 2 PARA 17 lives, including their commanding officer.
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Falklands Falklands: Veteran recalls sinking of HMS Coventry 40 years on
Chris Howe, a petty officer on HMS Coventry, spoke to Forces News – readers may find some of the topics discussed upsetting.
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Veterans Could you help give this D-Day veteran the final send-off he deserves?
Sailors and veterans are wanted to support an Essex D-Day veteran's funeral.
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Health and Fitness What is Op Courage and how could you help to improve it?
The NHS in England wants to know how to do Op Courage better.
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Forces Charities Not Forgotten Association event is back at Buckingham Palace
The annual charity event for veterans and serving personnel was cancelled for two years because of the pandemic.
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Falklands Falklands 82: The brutal conflict told by those who were there
Eye-witness accounts reveal what life was like for those directly impacted by the Falklands War.
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Special forces SAS veteran Chris Ryan is on a mission to get kids reading
'I'm not going to change the world but if I change a couple of kids, I'll be really happy'.
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Gulf War Gulf War Syndrome: Underlying cause is found, study claims
The Gulf War Syndrome affects veterans who served in the 1991 war.
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Mental Health The blind veteran who flourishes in the face of adversity
Penny Melville-Brown's infectious can-do attitude is what drives her to embrace new challenges.
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Veterans Baking Blind: The astonishing life of a blind veteran turned globe-trotting chef
Cdr (Retd) Penny Melville-Brown's life is nothing short of inspirational.