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'I Am Still Proud': Gurkha Veterans Recall WWII And Army Service

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In 2019, we spoke with retired Gurkhas, Rifleman Durgalal Pun and Rifleman Sher Bahadur Gurung to reflect on their time and experience in the British Army. Sher Bahadur Gurung passed away in August 2020.

WW2 veteran shares advice for young soldiers as he reaches milestone 100 birthday

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Sergeant Arnold Walton landed in Normandy on D-Day +4 and went on to spend 21 years in the infantry. His message to personnel serving today they need to "Enjoy what you do".

RAF veteran shares heartbreaking moment from Bosnia

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Former RAF armourer Tony Lamsdale speaks to BFBS Forces News about the moment he and his colleagues helped evacuate 95 children from Bosnia, giving them food from their ration packs.

Without the families, we wouldn't be able to do the job that we do. says First Sea Lord

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In his first Christmas message as head of the Royal Navy, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins gave his gratitude not only to the sailors, marines, civil servants and contractors who have assisted the Royal Navy throughout the year, but to their families.

King salutes new generation of naval leaders at Dartmouth parade

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The King has thanked families and friends for their "sacrifices and contributions" as he saluted 200 future leaders of the Royal Navy and its global allies.

PM uses Christmas message to offer thanks to Armed Forces

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The Prime Minister has offered his thanks to the men and women serving in the Armed Forces for their hard work in keeping the nation safe.

British Army lose badminton battle to French in Aldershot

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The British Army welcomed their cross-channel rivals to Aldershot for a fifteen-match contest

Europe scrambles to bolster reserve forces amid Russian threat

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Europe fears a looming war with Russia, but instead of bringing back mass conscription to face the threat, many countries are turning themselves into reservist nations by recruiting more part-time personnel.

Be proud of what you do, head of the Armed Forces tells personnel

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The Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, has used his Christmas message to thank everyone who serves, as well as their families for supporting them.

Invisible frontline: the underwater web

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In the first of a new series on grey zone warfare, BFBS Forces News reporter Rosie Laydon explores the implications of a sabotage attack on Britain's undersea cable network.