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Remembrance 2018 commemorative events
This will be a time to pause our own busy lives to remember all those who have given their lives for our freedom. People across the nation will pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave service men and women who have fought for our country, selflessly and courageously.
The 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War is nearly here.
This is a time to pause our own busy lives to remember all those who have given their lives for our freedom. People across the na...
Building support for veterans' mental health
Dstl apprentices join Police Constable Paul Corcoran to support veterans with PTSD with unique fundraiser.
As the UK joins in marking World Mental Health Day, a unique fundraiser which aims to raise awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans has been devised by a police officer at the D...
Trailer for Peter’s Jackson’s unique World War One film ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’
The Great War of 1914-18 vividly brought to life in trailer for Peter Jackson’s ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’
It's the First World War as you've never seen it before - in colour and showing the reality of the trenches.
The first trailer for Peter’s Jackson’s unique First World War film ‘They Shall Not Grow Old...
New guide for troops to access mental health support.
A new ‘pocket guide,’ jointly launched by Samaritans and the Ministry of Defence to help people in the Armed Forces spot and support those struggling with their mental health.
The guide, jointly launched by Samaritans and the Ministry of Defence, gives advice on how to identify signs that someone may be having difficulties, suggests ways of offering support and gives informa...
Royal Air Force embraces digital learning in centenary year
RAF partner with AVADO and the CIPD to announce a new learning initiative for their service personnel both past and present
The Royal Air Force have partnered with digital transformation experts AVADOand the CIPD (The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) to announce a new learning initiative for their service p...
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Call for the Government to end investigations into soldiers over Northern Ireland.
The former head of the British Army has called for the Government to end investigations into soldiers over Northern Ireland.
The former head of the British Army has called for the Government to end investigations into soldiers over Northern Ireland.
Lord Bramall said it was "absurd and grossly unfair" that soldiers who took ...
Mary Ellis known as the Spitfire girl, has died
Mary Ellis known as the Spitfire girl, has died at her home on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday, according to the Air Transport Auxiliary Association.
The last surviving female pilot who flew in the Second World War has died at the age of 101.
Mary Ellis known as the Spitfire girl, has died at her home on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday, according to th...
RAF Scampton to be sold
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the home of the Red Arrows display team is to be sold off due to Government cuts.
The MoD (Ministry of Defence) has confirmed that the home of the Red Arrows display team is to be sold off due to Government cuts.
RAF Scampton, in Lincolnshire, will be sold in a bid to save £3 billio...
Could the UK be dragged into EU Army after Brexit?
France has drawn Britain into a joint European defence union spearheaded by President Emmanuel Macron
The United Kingdom could be dragged into the controversial EU Army - even after Brexit. France has dragged Britain into a joint European defence union spearheaded by President Emmanuel Macron - two ye...
RAF centenary flypast over London | RAF100
On 10th July 2018, up to 100 RAF aircraft will perform a flypast on an epic scale over Central London to mark the centrepiece of the Royal Air Force’s 100th-anniversary celebrations.
[RAF centenary flypast over London | RAF100]
On 10th July 2018, up to 100 RAF aircraft will perform a flypast on an epic scale over Central London to mark the centrepiece of the Royal Air Force’s 100th...
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Armed Forces Day 2018 - Show YOUR Support
Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom is an annual event celebrated in late June to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces.
Veterans' Day was first observed in 2006 in the United Kingdom and then in 2009 the focus and name of the event changed to Armed Forces Day. Rather than only commemorate veterans, it became a day whe...
Falkland Islands Liberation | 36th Anniversary
On this day in 1982, the occupation of the remote Falkland Islands ended as Argentinian forces surrendered to the British at Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands
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On this day in 1982, the 74-day occupation of the remote Falkland Islands ended as Argentinian commander General Mario Menendez surrendered to the British at Stanley, the cap...
RAF's latest F-35 fighter jets arrive at RAF Marham in Norfolk
The first of Britain’s new multi-million-pound supersonic F-35 stealth fighter jets have touched down on UK soil after their journey across the Atlantic
The next generation of fighter aircraft for the RAF and the Royal Navy have landed at their new home in Marham, Norfolk
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The F-35 Lightning stealth warplanes each cost nearly £...
Veterans to retain military ID
Personnel leaving the armed forces will now be able to keep their military ID
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The move will allow veterans to maintain their emotional connection with the armed forces, allowing them to keep the card they have carried on them throu...
6th June 2018 marks the 74th anniversary of the Normandy Landings
Operation ‘Overlord’ – the invasion of Normandy – was the biggest and most complex venture of its kind in the history of war
In the spring of 1943, when the war’s end seemed farther away than it was. Britain’s Prime Minister, Mr Winston Churchill, went to Washington to meet President Roosevelt. With their Chiefs of Staff, t...
Poppies Weeping Window now on display at Carlisle Castle
The 14-18 Now Weeping Window poppy cascade by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper will open on the 23rd May at Carlisle Castle
[Weeping Window Carlisle Castle (image Credit Stuart Walker English Heritage)]
The ‘Weeping Window’ poppy cascade of several thousand handmade ceramic poppies by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Pi...
New funding to improve mental health support to military veterans
Veterans across Greater Manchester and Lancashire suffering from severe mental health problems will get quicker access to support thanks to funding from military charity Help for Heroes.
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Veterans across Greater Manchester and Lancashire suffering from severe mental health problems will get quicker access to support thanks to £431,109 of funding from military cha...
Lawyers launch hundreds of new claims against British soldiers
Lawyers target more British troops with 450 claims of wrongdoing in Iraq
A firm of lawyers have filed 450 new claims of alleged wrongdoing by British soldiers in Iraq in a new venture aimed to cash in millions from the taxpayer.
Leigh Day has lodged 250 cases to the High Co...
Plaque to be unveiled at home of former Dambuster pilot
A blue plaque will be unveiled this month at the former Chepstow home of Dambuster pilot Bill Townsend. READ MORE:
A blue plaque will be unveiled this month at the former home of a Dambuster pilot Bill Townsend.
The unveiling of the blue plaque will be held at the home in Hardwick Avenue, Chepstow, after it was rec...
25th April - ANZAC Day
On ANZAC day on April 25th, every year, Australia and New Zealand commemorate those who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
On ANZAC day on April 25th, every year, Australia and New Zealand commemorate those who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. More than 416,000 Australian men out of the...