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.
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Army Private becomes Army's first female soldier to pass Parachute Regiment's P Company course
The five-day test is for non-Parachute Regiment recruits but includes the same challenges as the course for soldiers joining the regiment.
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Women Wider changes to uniform and clothing for female personnel to complete next year
A number of policies and practices were introduced following a damning report by MP Sarah Atherton a year ago.
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Women World Menopause Day: Personnel share experiences to try and raise awareness
Serving personnel are sharing their personal experiences of menopause in the hope it might help others.
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Politics Who is Sarah Atherton? The Army veteran appointed defence minister
Sarah Atherton is the first female MP to have also served in the regular Armed Forces.
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Women Warrior women and their contribution to the military through the ages
From Boudicca to both Queen Elizabeths – the changing role of women in the military.
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USA US Army developing fire-resistant tactical bra for female soldiers
The development of the Army Tactical Brassiere echoes the British Army's efforts to offer better support to female recruits.
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Army Meet Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith, new deputy head of British Army
Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith is the first female deputy head of the British Army and has served in Germany, the Balkans and Iraq.