International Women's Day: HMS Protector sailor pens letter to her veteran nan about life on board
The sailor tells her nan, who herself served in the Wrens, 'how times have changed' since her time in the Navy.
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Women 'I heard the chaos of war': Female veterans mark International Women's Day with vivid WW2 memories
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans hosted a special event to mark International Women's Day.
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Veterans New Women Veterans' Strategy to aid former female service personnel
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Johnny Mercer said, "it’s vital that we listen to women veterans".
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Royals Record-breaker 'Polar Preet' Chandi honoured by Princess Royal at Windsor Castle
Capt Preet Chandi broke the world record for the furthest solo, unaided polar expedition – covering 922 miles across Antarctica.
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Army Record-breaker Polar Preet to be honoured at Windsor Castle investiture
She broke the world record for the furthest solo, unaided polar expedition, covering 1,484km across Antarctica in 70 days and 16 hours.
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Mental Health Female veterans at greater risk of mental health issues than male counterparts, study finds
Figures from the charity Combat Stress show around one in 10 female veterans live with PTSD symptoms compared to around 7% of men.
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Army 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.