Military drafted in to cover biggest strike in a decade as half a million workers walk out
The military is covering for Border Force, 'providing a good level of service' and Heathrow Airport is operating as normal.
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Stories Can I run away and join the French Foreign Legion?
Sorting facts from fiction in one of the world's toughest regiments.
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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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RAF RAF flight lieutenant conquers Doha Marathon in impressive time
The RAF High-Performing Athlete finished the marathon in Qatar, beneath the scorching sun, in under two-and-a-half hours.
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TV 'Our biggest critics are the military', SAS Who Dares Wins' Billy Billingham says
The new Chief Instructor and Directing Staff member would welcome veterans to join the show.
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Land vehicles When a Leopard 2 tank perfectly balanced a beer on its gun without spilling a drop
Germany's Leopard 2 battle tank showed of its excellent design and suspension by balancing a tankard of beer on its cannon.
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Politics Empty MOD homes to be used to tackle Edinburgh's housing shortage
The 900 Ministry of Defence former military homes are to made available to the council to help deal with the lack of housing available.
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Mental Health Ukrainian troops need mental health support and could benefit from UK experience in Afghanistan, MPs told
A former minister has called on the UK and US to provide mental health support for Ukraine's armed forces.
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Military Life Military wife campaigner says service housing maintenance system 'is chaos'
Military wife Lucy Thomas-Harle is campaigning for families amid heavy criticism of firms maintaining Armed Forces accommodation.
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Families £1 to £20 increase in compensation for military families without heating
£20 compensation will be issued to families to cover increased energy costs caused by the use of temporary heaters.
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Politics US Department of Defense overturns Covid-19 vaccine mandate for troops
A memo confirming the end of the requirement said commanders will continue to "promote and encourage" Covid-19 vaccinations.
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Politics 600 military personnel covering thousands of striking ambulance workers
The Armed Forces are covering ambulance workers who are striking over pay and working conditions.
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Veterans Former members of Medical Emergency Response Team encouraged to join new club
Former MERT members are being asked to get in touch with their former colleagues.
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Military Life Kiwi shoe polish to disappear from UK shelves but will still be available online
The military and veteran community have reacted to Kiwi shoe polish UK exit, as the firm confirms withdrawal.
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News Military medics have no hot water for months and no showering facilities on and off for years
Army medics who work at an NHS hospital say they work 13-hour shifts without adequate showering facilities at their paid accommodation.
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Army Army rowers cross halfway point despite losing oars in 3,000-mile Atlantic challenge
British military team have continued with the 'world's toughest row' despite losing three oars due to capsizing and bad weather.