9 Things You Need To Know About VJ Day
Today commemorates the 74th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day ... Here are 9 things you need to know about it.
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Families Share Your Special 'Military Moments' For Charity's Annual Calendar
Little Troopers is calling on British Armed Forces families to share their heart-warming family photos for its 2020 calendar.
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History Pig War: The 12-Year Conflict Between The US And UK
Long before the current 'special relationship’, here is how a farmer shooting a pig nearly sparked a war between the US and UK.
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Stories Pint Sized Pilot In The Making
After meeting his heroes the Red Arrows, five-year-old Jacob is now giving something back to the Royal Air Force by raising funds for the ...
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World What Was The INF Treaty?
The Russian foreign ministry says the US has made a "serious mistake" in formally withdrawing from the INF treaty.
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Football Who Are The Only Military Team To Win The FA Cup?
The Army boasted one of the top club sides during the Victorian era, winning the world's oldest football competition.
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History Who Has Dropped What Since Hiroshima?
It is 74 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, instantly killing 80,000 people in the first-ever atomic attack...
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Stories War Horse Author Sir Michael Morpurgo: How Army Life Shaped My Writing
War Horse author, Sir Michael Morpurgo, talks about his brief time in the Army and how it inspired his writing
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Stories Ey Up! Happy Yorkshire Day 2019
Have a reyt gud Minden Day - from the 1700s to today's social media
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History Minden Day: What Is It And Why Is It Commemorated?
Today is the 260th anniversary of the Battle of Minden.
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Aviation History Barrage Balloons: The RAF Squadrons That Defended WWII Britain
The Royal Air Force's Balloon Command operated from 1938 until 1945.
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Health and Fitness Military Tips On Staying Cool In The Heat - By A Former Grenadier Guard Used To Ceremonial Duties
By Julian Perreira: Here are my top tips on how to stay cool during the heatwave
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Money And Finance Public Sector Pension Changes: What This Means For The Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence has said that it is now examining its next steps in response to a court ruling
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Politics Boris Johnson And Jeremy Hunt: How The Conservative Leadership Contenders Voted On Defence
How did the two contenders to be the next Prime Minister vote on defence issues?
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Families Should You Have To Tell An Interviewer That You Are A Military Spouse?
When applying for a job, explaining gaps in your employment and frequent house moves can be difficult
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Sea vessels What Is The True Extent Of Britain's Naval Deployment In The Gulf?
The Ministry of Defence recently announced more ships would be sent to the Gulf but how much military power does the UK have in the region?