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.
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Women 'Just because you're a mom doesn't mean you can't fly', says the pilot embracing motherhood
Major Tiffany McElroy says you don't have to sacrifice your career to be a mother.
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Army First female soldier to pass P Company course: 'I hope I've shown other female soldiers it's achievable'
Private Addy Carter received her maroon beret after successfully completing the Parachute Regiment's P Company course.
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Women Women's vital contribution to defence celebrated as award finalists announced
The women nominated by their peers don't seek recognition for what they do.