Seventh generation soldier from one family begins Army career
Military service in the British Army in the Stewart/Cartwright family dates back to 1799, during the Napoleonic Wars.
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The Queen Queen marks 100 years of Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey service
The Director General of the Royal British Legion told Forces News the organisation is "woven into the cultural fabric" of the UK.
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Aircraft Milestone for UK's F-35Bs as fighter fleet hits 10,000 flight hours
The achievement has been nearly 10 years in the making with the first F-35 jet being delivered to the UK in 2012.
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Navy Second Sea Lord to retire at 'end of this job'
Vice Admiral Nick Hine says he will not be in the race to become the next Navy chief when the role is vacated in November.
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Politics MOD's 'disastrous' lack of estate strategy wasting taxpayers' money, report finds
The Ministry of Defence is one of the largest landowners in the UK with a diverse estate of some 240,000 hectares valued at £36bn.
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Weapons and Kit British Army close to being 'combat incapable' against high-end threats
A senior defence analyst has warned the UK may be left vulnerable by equipment shortcomings.
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Navy Amazing photos as RFA Tidespring toasts crossing the equator
As part of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) fleet, Tidespring delivers worldwide logistic and operational support to Royal Navy operations.
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CSG21 Carrier Strike Group trains with Singapore's military in South China Sea
It comes ahead of HMS Queen Elizabeth's visit to Singapore on Monday.
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Afghanistan 'Daunting and shocking': Troops deployed on Operation Pitting reflect on Afghanistan evacuation
Forces News spoke to several personnel deployed to Kabul Airport to assist with the UK's evacuation of Afghanistan.
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Navy Families back on quayside for traditional homecoming as HMS Brocklesby returns
Since March last year, COVID-19 restrictions have prevented the usual welcomes for families separated for months at a time.
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Army Ex Cambrian Patrol: Army's Gruelling Challenge Returns
On average, only 5% of patrols taking part in Exercise Cambrian Patrol achieve the top award, with a third failing to finish.
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Tri-Service 'Speech without offence': MOD releases guide for inclusive language
The Ministry of Defence says the 2021 terminology document is not 'political correctness gone mad' or an attempt to police language.
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Afghanistan 'They're People I Know': Wreaths Laid 20 Years Since UK Operations Began In Afghanistan
Emotional memories for Armed Forces Minister James Heappey at ceremony to honour those who died in Afghanistan.
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UK 'Exciting Times': How The Military World's Reacting To New Chief Of The Defence Staff
Royal Navy chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin is set to take up the role on 30 November, replacing General Sir Nick Carter.
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News Watch How MOD Police Marine Unit Take Over Hostile Vessels
Members of the unit regularly practise marine firearms tactics simulations to ensure they can respond to differing security threats.
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UK Watch: Admiral Sir Tony Radakin - Who's The UK's New Chief Of Defence Staff?
He will become the first British military chief to come from the Royal Navy since Admiral Sir Michael Boyce in 2001.