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Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton appointed new Chief of the Air Staff

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin have congratulated Sir Richard on his appointment.

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Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton joined the Royal Air Force in 1988 and currently holds the position of Deputy Commander for Capability and People (Picture: MOD).

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New Army cap badges with King's cypher

Military unveils new cap badges showing King's cypher

Julie Miller, who previously served in the British Army, alongside Alice Neale, one of those she helps through charity work

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The new ship RFA Stirling Castle has been officially named and will go into service after maintenance (Picture: Royal Navy).

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Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton appointed new Chief of the Air Staff

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Defence Secretary insists military culture is changing as sex offence cases see big increase

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British paratroopers have joined their German counterparts in their annual air logistics exercise in Celle, in the north of Germany.

UK specialists join German counterparts to train in annual air logistic exercise

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Crew of HMS Enterprise during decommissioning ceremony in Portsmouth

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