Queen's funeral: The military's involvement in numbers
Almost 6,000 members of the military will be involved in Her Majesty the Queen's state funeral and committal.
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The Queen What happens to military standards, belts and buttons under new monarch?
A change in monarch affects not only the military but also Commonwealth countries across the world.
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The Queen Military gives glimpse at Queen's funeral with rehearsal at night
Members of the Armed Forces carried out a full rehearsal for the procession of the coffin to Wellington Arch before sunrise.
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The Queen In pictures: Military's central role in Queen's coffin procession
The military played a key role in proceedings as the Queen's coffin was transported to Westminster Hall.
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King Charles Charles III officially proclaimed King as military plays important role in Accession ceremony
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The Queen The Queen helped heal the wounds of conflict during reign, Armed Forces chief says
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Thousands of people will be involved over the next week-and-a-half – from military guards, the clergy and the Government to Royal staff.
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Aircraft British helicopters return from eastern Europe NATO deployment
Apache, Wildcat, Puma and Chinook helicopters took part in more than 24 military exercises from bases in Lithuania and Estonia.
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Military Life Quiz: How well do you know military mottos?
Put your knowledge to the test in our quiz.
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Sport In pictures: The best of military action from Commonwealth Games
More than 130 Armed Forces flag raisers were deployed across the venues to lead 280 medal presentations during the games.
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Music Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns to Scotland after three years
The event runs until 27 August, with performers from as far away as New Zealand, Mexico and Switzerland.
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Food Ever wondered what Armed Forces personnel get in their ration packs?
Fans of chocolate flavour cake, BBQ nuts or bolognese pasta are in for a treat.
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News Exploring parachute factory that has saved tens of thousands of forces personnel lives
The small factory in Wales churns out around 4,000 parachutes annually and claims to have saved around 30,000 lives.
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Families Military parents to get £3,000 of childcare support
The scheme will provide up to 20 hours per week of free childcare before and after school during term time.
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News New Vice Chief of the Defence Staff appointed
The Defence Secretary has confirmed The Queen has approved the new appointment of Vice Chief of the Defence Staff.