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Commander gives guided tour of one of Navy's compact but capable P2000s

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UKAF head coach Major Joe Collins speaks to BFBS Sport ahead of the 2025 Kentish Cup, where they hope to retain their title against their French and Dutch rivals.

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BFBS Forces News spoke to Lucy Inskip, the director of the RBL's Poppy Appeal, about what Remembrance means to the younger generations.

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Training staff take on Brigade of Gurkhas' Doko Race

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Armed Forces training staff have been given a taste of Gurkha recruitment, taking part in a five kilometre Doko Race at Army Training Centre Pirbright.

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Commander gives guided tour of one of Navy's compact but capable P2000s
Commander gives guided tour of one of Navy's compact but capable P2000s Click to play video
New head coach hopes to add to UKAF's Kentish Cup winning streak
New head coach hopes to add to UKAF's Kentish Cup winning streak Click to play video
Goals, stars and titles: Kentish Cup history by the numbers
Goals, stars and titles: Kentish Cup history by the numbers Click to play video
The poppy is a symbol of unity, Poppy Appeal director says
The poppy is a symbol of unity, Poppy Appeal director says Click to play video
Training staff take on Brigade of Gurkhas' Doko Race
Training staff take on Brigade of Gurkhas' Doko Race Click to play video
RAF Typhoons tackle the tundra in spectacular cockpit footage
RAF Typhoons tackle the tundra in spectacular cockpit footage Click to play video
Can you tell a soldier's a reservist? Neither can the enemy
Can you tell a soldier's a reservist? Neither can the enemy Click to play video
Wildcat gets to bare its international teeth with Martlet
Wildcat gets to bare its international teeth with Martlet Click to play video
Boots on the ground in Ukraine: What's the UK budget?
Boots on the ground in Ukraine: What's the UK budget? Click to play video
Army holds leaving parade for Ukrainians heading back to war
Army holds leaving parade for Ukrainians heading back to war Click to play video
Army Jackals beat Royal Navy in Inter Services American football
Army Jackals beat Royal Navy in Inter Services American football Click to play video

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AYO Gurkha!

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