Armed Forces

Oscar-winning child actor Claude Jarman Jr. has died at the age of 90.

Oscar-winning actor dies 'in his sleep'

Stagecoach: Free travel for veterans this Remembrance

Chainsaw artist create life-size WW2 soldier for Remembrance Day

Armistice Day: Watch as chainsaw artist creates lifesize WW2 soldier

Nicki Hart, 33, was found dead in his barracks after suffering from mental health problems

Wife of 'devoted dad’ and soldier found dead at army base speaks out

A desperate search is underway for a pilot after fighter jets crashed mid-air in France. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Fighter jets crash mid-air

Prince Harry says bereaved children cannot “suppress” their grief forever and discusses loss of Princess Diana

Prince Harry opens up about loss of Princess Diana with bereaved kids

The iconic Red Arrows will perform a number of flypasts this summer in different locations - here is the Royal Air Force jets full schedule. (Photo: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

Where to see iconic Red Arrows perform flypasts this summer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to reintroduce National Service if the Conservatives are re-elected in July. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Tories to bring back National Service

Soldiers from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery take part in a Regimental physical training session on Saltburn beach (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

'Mobilise the nation' - the history of military service in the UK

Lance Corporal Harold Jones (100), army veteran has walked hundreds of miles around his home in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

Brummie great grandad, 100, walks 660 miles round garden for charity

Remembrance Day 2023 is nearly upon us

Treasured Remembrance Day war poems and hymns that offer reflection

Poppies are a symbol of Remembrance Day

Why do we wear poppies on Remembrance Day?

The 2023 plastic-free Royal British Legion poppy (Royal British Legion)

Remembrance Day: first redesign in decades sees plastic-free poppies

'Sufficient' armed officers have now returned to duty, according to the Met Police

'Sufficient' Met Police officers have returned to armed duties

Westminster Magistrates’ Court. Picture: CARLOS JASSO/AFP via Getty Images

Trial date set for man accused of sharing 'sensitive' military info

Then Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends an event to mark the centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

What role did King Charles III previously serve in the military?

An inquiry will look into claims of wrongdoing by UK troops in Afghanistan.

Probe to look at claims against British troops in Afghanistan
The independent inquiry into allegations of wrongdoing by British troops in Afghanistan will start early next year
Karen Roberts

Women in the armed forces are often “terrified” to report any sexual assault and harassment they have suffered while serving.

Women ‘terrified’ to report sex assaults in the armed forces

McDonald’s to axe 20% discount scheme for NHS staff this year

An MoD survey revealed 14% of female personnel had experienced sexual harassment opposed to less than 1% of men.

Armed Forces: 14% of female personnel sexually harassed

Armed Forces Day, which takes place on the last Saturday of June, honours the men and women of the Armed forces community. In celebration, there is a national event which includes aerial flypasts and more.

When is Armed Forces Day 2022? Date, why military day is celebrated

Elvis Costello performing at the YouTube Theater on October 02, 2021 (Photo: JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Why doesn’t Elvis Costello want radio stations to play Oliver’s Army?

Known as Poppy day, Remembrance Day or Armistice Day, 11 November is a sombre occasion in the UK (image: Shutterstock)

What is Armistice Day? Its meaning and who we remember explained

Remembrance Day is marked by all nations of the Commonwealth (Photo: Shutterstock)

Date of Remembrance Sunday 2021 - and why people wear poppies

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that £5 million will be invested in a new UK-wide Veterans’ Health Innovation Fund as part of the 2021 Budget (Graphic: Mark Hall/JPIMedia)

Armed Forces charities respond to Rishi Sunak’s Budget

Afghan refugees wait to be processed after arriving on an evacuation flight from Afghanistan, at Heathrow Airport (Photo by DOMINIC LIPINSKI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Afghans who worked for UK will be able to move here permanently

A US Marine passes water to evacuees during the evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport during the evacuation on August 21, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Isaiah Campbell/U.S. Marine Corps/Getty)

More than 7,000 evacuated from Afghanistan by UK military mission

The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has caused serious anxiety for many, including those who served in the country as part of the UK’s Armed Forces (Graphic: Kim Mogg)

The mental health challenges still being faced by Afghanistan veterans
Many of those who fought in Afghanistan are seeking mental health help and support after the Taliban reclaimed power of the country
Helen Johnson

An Armed Forces Day celebration in 2019.

When is Armed Forces Day 2021? National day celebrating military explained

Royal Caribbean will operate ocean cruises as well as voyages around the UK coastline from Southampton from 7 July (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Royal Caribbean is offering free UK cruises to key workers - how to get tickets