All about the Armed Forces Act: How does it aim to benefit the military community?
Now passed in Parliament, the Act enshrines the Armed Forces Covenant in law.
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Veterans Pub shed of the year: A look inside veteran's mancave with a taste of HMS Ark Royal
Forces News took a look inside 'Weety's Bar', the award-winning garden getaway.
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Veterans 24/7 helpline for The Rifles veterans in need of volunteers
Could you spare some time to help?
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Forces Charities From Shitterton to Twatt: Three friends to embark on rudest tour of UK
Two RAF veterans and their friend are hoping to raise money for a military charity.
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Veterans Welsh veteran holds Guinness World Record for longest career in the Royal Navy
Her impressive career lasted for more than 40 years.
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Mental Health The veteran-dog duo inspiring others struggling with civilian transition
Having struggled with PTSD himself, Barry Coase and four-legged friend Bella are helping veterans stand on their own two feet.
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Forces Charities 'Thousands waiting for help', says UK Veterans Hearing Foundation
Hearing loss became a hidden injury for veterans that went unnoticed for decades – now about 300,000 veterans are suffering.
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Afghanistan 'The Art to Disarm' – veteran uses exhibition to show beauty of Afghanistan
Bran Symondson's collection features weapons turned into objects of beauty.
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Forces Charities Army veteran finishes 635-mile challenge – 25 marathons in 25 days
Brian Wood wanted to highlight those who gave their lives fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and has raised more than £130,000 so far.
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Veterans Last surviving British Dambuster celebrates 100th birthday
Tributes have poured in for the George 'Johnny' Johnson, who took part in one of the most dangerous air operations of World War Two.
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Veterans 96-year-old WW2 veteran's stolen medals replaced by soldier at surprise presentation
Veteran Jim Marland was given replacement medals during a half-time presentation at Rochdale AFC's Crown Oil Stadium.
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WWI Transport police in social media plea after WWI medals found at station
British Transport Police are asking the public to share an image of medals awarded to Second Lieutenant F. Crossley.
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Veterans Would you let your kids join the military?
Veteran Mark Ormrod gives his advice and tips to anyone with ambitions to join the armed forces.
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Veterans Mark Ormrod: Veteran amputee gets freedom of Plymouth
The former Royal Marine lost three limbs after an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2007, but has since taken on numerous fundraising challenges.
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Veterans Brian Wood: Marathon-a-day Iraq veteran closing in on finish line
The former soldier and author is running at least 26 miles for 25 consecutive days to remember the fallen from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Remembrance Remembrance: Jewish community holds parade at the Cenotaph
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the first wreath laying by Jewish veterans at the Cenotaph.