642 died beside our allies – PM's tribute after JD Vance's 'hasn't fought a war' jibe
Sir Keir Starmer remembered the sacrifice of UK troops in Afghanistan and Iraq following the US Vice President's controversial remarks.
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Veterans Second World War Mosquito pilot and legendary RAF hero Colin Bell turns 104
RAF veteran Flt Lt Colin Bell flew the de Havilland Mosquito fighter bomber and survived 50 raids over Germany.
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Royal Marines From Suez to a tumble dryer: Crisis averted as ex-Royal Marine gets new beret
Former Commando Bert Preece had been devastated when his green beret was damaged in the tumble dryer at his care home.
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Invictus Games JJ Chalmers reveals Invictus memories from London 2014 to latest Games in Canada
The former Royal Marine sat down with Cath Brazier to discuss his time at the Invictus Games.
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Gurkhas Ex-Gurkha Hari Budha Magar scales peak to get one step closer to Seven Summits record
The double above-knee amputee becomes the first person with such a disability to reach the summit of the highest mountain outside of Asia.
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Sport Hitting the bullseye: Military sport boards officially recognise Darts as a Forces sport
After a 2024 full of growth, the military darts community are celebrating becoming an official Forces sport.
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Invictus Games Excitement builds as Birmingham hailed as perfect location for next Invictus Games
The city is perfectly poised to host the event as it has strong links to the treatment of injured personnel and training medical staff.
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Invictus Games Could the Invictus Games be heading for a peacetime Ukraine in the near future?
Outgoing CEO Dominic Reid, who leaves his role at the end of February, highlights Ukraine's challenges in rehabilitating its wounded ...
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Invictus Games Every medal won by Team UK at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
There were 38 medals to celebrate for Team UK in Canada.
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Invictus Games Diving into the weekend: Team UK make a splash on Day 6 of Invictus Games action
Team UK managed to claim 10 more medals to their collection, 1 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronzes.
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Veterans Atlas A400M performs low level fly-past to celebrate RAF veteran turning 100
RAF veteran Fred Jennings is a custodian at the Ulster Aviation Society and is celebrating turning 100.
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Navy 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.