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Uniform What Military Regulations Say About Beards And Facial Hair
What do the Queen's Regulations say on beards and facial hair in the British Armed Forces?
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Women Navy Changes Rules On Hairstyles For Female Personnel
The Second Sea Lord has confirmed a change in hair regulations for Royal Navy servicewomen in working rig.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines Commandos Win Fight To Keep Ranking System
The elite unit was unhappy with a draft decision to use the same ranks as the Navy.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines Commandos Get Brand New Uniform
The new kit, which will start to be worn from the Autumn, is part of the 'Future Commando Force' programme.
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Uniform RAF Airmen Face Beard Inspection
To pass the inspection, airmen's beards must cover the jawline and look "smart and neatly-trimmed".
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Uniform How To: The Official Guide To Saluting In The Military
Ever wondered why the Armed Forces salute and how to do it properly? Check out this guide
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Uniform RAF Personnel To Be Allowed To Grow Beards
It will be the first time in the 101-year history of the Royal Air Force.
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UK Your Chance To Own The UK's Second Largest Military Costume Collection
The collection, which is up for sale, includes more than 10,000 costumes.
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Stories Sleeves Up Or Sleeves Down: MTP Summer Dress - How Will You Wear Yours?
It is that time of year again ...sun’s out, guns out. The first Army Sergeant Major has some advice - 'common sense'
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Remembrance Remembrance Poppies And Puttees Create Poignant Great War Artwork
It was a set of puttees owned by her late father that inspired a Wiltshire artist to create the ‘Binding The Past To The Present Through ...
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News Tattoo Tradition: Exploring The Stories Behind Army Ink
'Military Ink' at the REME Museum in Wiltshire features the tattoos of serving personnel and veterans.
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Radio Tattoo Tales: Meet The Tattooist Who Swapped Guns For Bamboo
Wounded Veteran uses Bamboo Tattoo technique from Thailand on his army pal for Help for Heroes.
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Stories Queen's Guard Caught On Camera Pushing Tourist But Was He Right To Do So?
Tourists might be forgiven for thinking the Queen's Guard is just there for show, but one visitor found out the hard way that they are not ...
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News Military Markings: What's The Story Behind Your Navy Tattoo?
Royal Navy sailors and veterans with tattoos have been asked to come forward as part of an effort to archive the long history of naval ...
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Stories Tattoo Tales: The Hidden Meaning Behind Military Tattoos
In a series of short video interviews, Forces Radio BFBS broadcaster Anthony Ballard, who is based in Cyprus, talks tattoos with serving and ...