Lizzie Godwin, first female Life Guards officer, remembered as dedicated leader
Tributes have been paid to Captain Godwin, who is remembered as an inspiring Army officer
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Army Jaysley suffered cumulative effect of abuse before taking her life, lawyer says
A former battery sergeant major admitted sexual assaulting 19-year-old Gunner Jaysley Beck following an inquest into her death in 2021
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Veterans Female veterans offered safe space to discuss trauma during time in uniform
A dedicated mental health service for female veterans in eastern England has had an overwhelmingly positive response
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WWII How a pair of gloves and a British soldier saved a child's life at Bergen-Belsen
Yvonne Palakova survived Bergen-Belsen thanks to kindness from a fellow prisoner – and a British soldier.
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USA The US Army's toughest test - and the story of the Rangers who take it on
This year, the competition marked a historic first with the participation of First Lieutenant Gabrielle White, a female West Point Graduate.
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Army Female cadets at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst hit back at sexist trolls
Our final episode following young women on the officer training course at Sandhurst gives them a platform to respond to online trolls.
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USA US Defence Secretary orders gender-neutral fitness standards for all combat arms roles
The US military has been told to scrap gender-based fitness standards for combat arms roles, with Pete Hegseth insisting no benchmarks will ...
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News Barriers and challenges remain for servicewomen leaving the military, says report
The new study was compiled by King’s College London to help female personnel transition into civilian life.
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RAF Historic women in wartime flypast sees every aircraft flown by all-female crews
It makes it the largest flypast ever performed solely by women aircrew.
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WWII Iconic WW2 steam train built by women takes to the tracks again after restoration
The SR Merchant Navy class locomotive No. 35005 Canadian Pacific has been lovingly restored.
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Women Action or optics? The MOD's promises must deliver for women in uniform
Sarah Atherton says the move signalled just how seriously MOD is now treating the issue of women's experiences in the Armed Forces.
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Women New measures to see harassment and bullying complaints taken outside chain of command
The changes will look to protect and support women across UK defence, with a central task force established to drive improvements.
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Women Women think around corners, men see in straight lines: WW2 veteran's comments go viral
A WW2 veteran has become an online sensation, with thousands praising her powerful words on war and the role of women in a leadership role.
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Women Battle of Britain plotter recalls seeing Churchill looking on - wreathed in cigar smoke
Kay Thomas, who was based at RAF Uxbridge in 1940, is one of the last remaining women to have served during the Battle of Britain.
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Women Inspirational veterans mark 80 years of vital work on International Women's Day
The event organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans honoured the huge contribution women made during the Second World War.
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Opinion Military leaders have failed to create inclusive culture for women, time for accountability
Former Royal Navy Commodore Steve Prest says challenging unacceptable behaviour isn't woke, it's just what grown-ups do.