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Mental Health Prince Harry Attends Conference On Veterans' Mental Health
The Duke of Sussex has been praised for his role in helping to improve mental health support and training in the Armed Forces.
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WWII Royal Marines And WWII Veteran Dies Aged 101
Ernie Searling joined the military the day after the Second World War started.
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Northern Ireland Convicted Northern Ireland Veterans Eligible For 'Early Release Scheme'
The early release scheme currently covers offences committed between 1973 and 1998.
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Forces Charities Barrel Along: Afghanistan Veteran Prepares For Marathon Running Challenge
Andreas Beirne is hoping to raise £20,000 by running the equivalent of 11 marathons in seven days, with a barrel on his back.
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WWII Veteran From 'Audacious' Great Escape Breakout Dies Aged 101
RAF veteran Jack Lyon was captured after crash-landing in Germany during the Second World War.
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Veterans Former Royal Marine Breaks World Records After Completing Solo Atlantic Row
Lee Spencer began his crossing in January, aiming to become the first disabled person to row solo and unsupported across the ocean.
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Families MP 'Delighted' After Soldier's Daughter Granted British Visa
Many soldiers are forced to take on second jobs to afford to move their families to the UK.
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Veterans Government Urged To 'Abolish' Visa Fees For Commonwealth Veterans
Applications for a visa can cost thousands of pounds, and the Royal British Legion is asking for the Government to abolish fees altogether.
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Northern Ireland Fears Raised Over Investigations Into Northern Ireland Conflict
Northern Ireland's victims' commissioner said in her recommendations that "transparency is key".
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Innovation Blind Veterans Test Driverless Vehicles
A six-month trial of the driverless pods begins in April.
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Forces Charities Military Welfare Officer Nominated For Top NHS Award
Jason Stone's work supporting veterans and armed forces has helped many so far.
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News 'Mission Automotive': Jump Starting A Veteran's Career
The new project will put businesses in touch with forces' leavers.
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Gurkhas Gurkha Veterans Receive £15m Pension Increase
A £25 million investment has also been confirmed for medical support for Gurkha veterans living in Nepal.
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Veterans Mighty Malamutes: The 'Big Teddy Bears' At The Help For Heroes Winter Games
It may have been the first time the dogs set foot on the Catterick pitch, but they were not there for football...
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Forces Charities Blind Veteran Prepares For Transatlantic Balloon Crossing
An ex-Royal Navy pilot will fly from Canada to the UK later this year.