Polar Preet faces surgery and explains impact of record-breaking trek on her body
During the trek, she picked up an injury known as "polar thigh" as her body was battered by the hostile Antarctic weather.
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Women Royal Air Force lacks suitable helmet for potential female F-35 pilots, Chief of Air Staff admits
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston appeared before MPs on the Commons Defence to face questions about the state of the Royal Air Force.
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Women Super Bowl flyover to celebrate 50 years of women flying in the US Navy
Spectators will be treated to the sight of an EA-18G Growler, F-35C Lightning II and two F/A-18E Super Hornets.
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Women Breastfeeding pods installed for nursing servicewomen at US Air Force's UK bases
Pods have been installed and rooms designated so breastfeeding mothers can pump milk or feed their babies in safety and comfort.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet arrives back in UK and says people can 'start from anywhere' in pursuit of dreams
‘Polar Preet’, as she is known, covered 922 miles (1,485 km) in 70 days and 16 hours in freezing conditions.
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Arctic/Antarctic Record-breaker Polar Preet en route to Union Glacier as Army officer begins journey home
Captain Preet Chandi 'broke the record' for the longest solo, unsupported, and unassisted polar expedition by any woman in history.
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Women Polar Preet's tough last day battling to make pick-up rendezvous
'Feeling pretty tired' and 'looking forward to coming home soon', Polar Preet says.
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News Service complaints system still not fair and effective but improving, ombudsman says
Mariette Hughes has been the Armed Services Ombudsman for two years.
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News Six Triple Eight: Netflix film to tell the story of WWII's only all-black, all-female unit
The cast has been announced for the Tyler Perry film of the true story of the 6888th Battalion.
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Women More women leave military than join for first time since 2017, latest data reveals
It is the first time since 2017 that more women have left the military than joined.
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Arctic/Antarctic Delight for Army's Polar Preet after reaching the 'incredible' South Pole
Captain Preet Chandi made history last year when she became the first woman of colour to reach the South Pole solo and unsupported.
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Rugby Union Dream debut for Sapper Lauren Brooks sees Army rugby defeat Sweden
The Army Senior Women earned their first win of 2023.
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Navy New Royal Navy commodore appointed at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland
Newly appointed Royal Navy Commander at Scotland’s largest military base.
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Women Get this party started: How the Royal Navy's first female admiral kick-starts the day to a dance floor banger
The rear admiral is responsible for 40,000 people, including reservists, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and civil servants.
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Women WO2 recognised for efforts to speed up prosecution of serious crimes
WO2 Yvonne Angus was a finalist in the Most Collaborative Award category at the 2022 Women In Defence Awards.
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Women Polar Preet named Woman of the Year at Women in Defence Awards 2022
Captain Chandi was unable to be at the ceremony in London as she is currently on an expedition across the Antarctic.