Family of one of country's oldest sailors urge naval community to attend his funeral
At 104, Alan Norman Martin was one of the last men to see action in the battle for Crete in May-June 1941, serving aboard HMS Warspite.
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Royal Marines Cold Dip Commando fundraisers smash goal in tribute to Royal Marines veteran Tim Crossin
A challenge born from one man's determination has inspired hundreds to take the plunge in his memory.
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Middle East Special Forces veterans complete Lawrence of Arabia's historic 25-day camel trek
The team were the first to complete the journey on camels since T.E. Lawrence, Sherif Nasir, Auda Abu Tayi, and Nesib el Bekri in 1917.
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Invictus Games Prince Harry's Invictus Games kick off in Vancouver – this time including winter sports
The Canada-based event is the seventh since the games began and the first to include winter sports events.
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Veterans Northern Ireland veterans protest in central London over plans to repeal Legacy Act
Demonstrators rally against government move to overturn controversial Troubles legislation.
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Tri-Service The Forgotten Battle: The Armed Forces' uncomfortable history with its gay personnel
Our report details the impact of Royal Military Police investigations and the political fight to lift the ban on homosexuality 25 years ago.
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Veterans Finalists announced for awards in Scottish 'Oscars of veteran employment'
The finalists for the 2025 Scottish Forces in Business Awards have been announced
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Army Old soldiers meet new as 222 Signals Regiment takes up palace guard duties
Personnel from 222 Squadron 22 Signals Regiment have taken up duties at royal palaces for the first time in their history.
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Special forces UK veterans complete 600km of camelback journey inspired by Lawrence of Arabia
The Nasir, Bekri, Tayi and Lawrence Tribute Trek is raising money for the Special Forces Club Benevolent Fund.
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Sport New RV points will help veterans reunite on annual Army v Navy match day
Many people were disappointed last year with the removal of corps marquees at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
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Veterans RAF airfield offers up treasure as veterans and personnel uncover Iron Age relics
The senior coroner for North Wales (West) has now declared these discoveries as treasure.
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Veterans Sunray: Fallen Soldier – brutal thriller by Royal Marines veterans explores effects of PTSD
Sunray: Fallen Solider will be on digital video on-demand platforms from 24 January.
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Politics Ex-Tory MP and Army colonel 'Bosnia Bob' has parliamentary pass revoked
Bob Stewart is known for his time in command of the United Nations peacekeeping forces in Bosnia.
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Mental Health Military dream team assemble in Sweden to prepare for epic Arctic Circle ultramarathon
Their self-supported ultra-challenge trek Project Fire and Ice will see the team take on a 500km unsupported Arctic expedition.
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WWII Second World War veteran who helped bring down Nazi V-1 flying bombs turns 100
Mrs Amy Wein joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force at the age of just 17.
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Veterans UK and US Special Forces veterans take on gruelling desert camel trek for charity
A team of five former Special Forces soldiers follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia on an epic trek across unforgiving terrain.