VJ Day: Veterans Recall Dodging Kamikaze And Sniper Attacks
The two Navy veterans share their experiences of dodging sniper fire and kamikaze attacks in the lead up to VJ Day in 1945.
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VJ Day How Is VJ Day 75 Being Commemorated?
The Red Arrows will fly over Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and London for the first time since the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
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News Traumatic Brain Injuries: Questions Over Care For British Personnel
A neuroscientist has told Forces News that British personnel with traumatic brain injuries are being "managed" differently to US patients.
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Veterans Captain Sir Tom Visits Army Foundation College In New Honorary Role
Captain Sir Tom Moore was made Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College back in April to mark his 100th birthday.
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Veterans Double Amputee Veteran To Reattempt Matterhorn Climb
Neil Heritage and his team are attempting to summit one of the highest peaks in Europe.
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Veterans New Research To Investigate Poverty Within Armed Forces Community
Researchers from Northumbria University will work closely with SSAFA over two years.
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Forces Charities Veterans Devastated By COVID-19 Closure Of RAF Benevolent Fund Centre
Princess Marina House has welcomed veterans of all ages since 1969, but is closing amid safety concerns for vulnerable members.
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Veterans How Poetry Is Helping To Explore What It Is Really Like To Be A Veteran
Changing the way veterans are perceived, one poem at a time
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Veterans £300,000 Of Funding To Help Injured Military Veterans Pursue New Career
The project is expected to last three years and will support up to 60 veterans.
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Veterans Injured Veterans Call On UK To Step Up Exercise
The Help For Heroes 'Step 2 It' challenge demands participants take 10,000 steps each day for a month.
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Veterans Ex-Forces In Business Awards: Honouring Veterans Excelling In Their Second Careers
Finalists revealed for awards that showcase military veterans’ achievements in second careers
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Veterans Falklands War Veteran Reunited With Medals After 15 Years
Former Chief Petty Officer Anthony Paterson said he had "lost hope" of finding the medals which were stolen in 2005.
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Veterans Construction Of Housing For Military Veterans In Nottinghamshire To Start
Building work is set to begin in August but some local residents have raised their concerns over the scheme.
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Veterans WWII Veteran Takes On Birthday Walking Challenge For Charity
Maureen Lightbody was inspired to take on the challenge by Captain Sir Tom Moore's fundraising achievements.
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Veterans Captain Sir Tom Moore: Veteran 'Absolutely Overawed' After Being Knighted By Queen
The Second World War veteran captured the hearts of the nation for his remarkable fundraising efforts during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Politics Government Told To 'Get A Grip' Over Proposed Overseas Operations Bill
The bill is aimed at preventing vexatious claims against armed service personnel.