Armed Forces: Last News

British military commanders are launching a “beat the bullies” hotline in a bid to smash sexual harassment, racial discrimination and other abuse in the Armed Forces.

The armed forces are being issued with insect repellent Citriodiol that experts say could offer another layer of protection against coronavirus.

The United States military has banned coronavirus survivors from joining the armed forces over fears that the virus may permanently damage the lungs of young recruits.

Prince Harry has launched a new fitness project that aims to help servicemen and women manage their mental health. In a video released on HeadFIT for Life’s website on Monday, the Duke of Sussex is seen urging members of the armed forces to train their “mind and body as one.” “Today, when we talk about fitness, we don’t just mean how fast you can run or how much weight you can carry,” said the former soldier.

Councillors got a heavy weapons training session as they showed their support for the armed forces.

Twenty future armed forces pilots are being investigated over a spoof Top Gun video they made mocking their flying course.

Queen Elizabeth II commemorated Armed Forces Day by sharing a personal letter.The monarch celebrated "the efforts of our military both at home and overseas."Kate Middleton and Prince William also posted on Instagram about the important occasion.In honor of Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom, the queen shared a personal letter, which was also posted on Instagram.The monarch noted the importance of the day, which is a "recognition of the dedication and risks faced by those serving our nation." She also explained, "Having had members of my family serve in each of the Armed Services, I know only too well of the pride Service personnel take in their duty."Kate Middleton and Prince William also paid tribute to the special day by sharing a

The Red Arrows have marked Armed Forces Day with a stunning fly-past display in a historic anniversary.

Prince Harry will be "feeling sad" and missing his army mates as people across the UK honour our military heroes on Armed Forces Day.The SAS legend – author of blockbuster war novel Brave Two Zero – spoke out as Harry struggles to settle into his new life in Los Angeles and will be yearning to come back home.Andy, who wrote his book after being captured in 1991 during the first Iraq War, said the bond formed between soldiers who witness the frontline together is unbreakable.The Duke of Sussex is a passionate supporter of the military and served in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot before having to be quickly removed from frontline duties when the Taliban got wind of his deployment.Harry has spoken before about missing the Army –

North Lanarkshire is marking this weekend’s armed forces day by flying the flag for those giving their service.Airdrie North councillor David Cullen joined provost Jean Jones and council chief executive Des Murray to raise the flag at the authority’s Civic Centre headquarters in Motherwell.Planned events for national armed forces day this Saturday have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, but the council is still marking the occasion by flying the flag throughout this week.Armed forces champion Councillor Cullen, who himself served in the army, said: “Armed forces day gives us the chance to show our appreciation for the selfless sacrifice and dedication given to our country by our services both past and present.“No better example

The council is also asking local people to salute the armed forces from home and send in any photographs or videos to the Mayor's Office at mayorsoffice@bolton.gov.uk.

West Lothian singer Amy Hawthorn is to perform a free show online to mark Armed Forces Day.Amy will be performing during the live stream on the Facebook page of West Lothian Armed Forces Day at 3pm on Sunday, June 28.The usual annual Armed Forces Day at West Lothian Civic Centre was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic so the organisers looked for an alternative solution to mark the day.Chairman of the West Lothian AFD event, Stephen Elliot, explained the purpose of the celebration is to show support for the armed forces in a fun and engaging way.Holding a live event online seemed like the perfect replacement for the usual annual events so organisers asked local musician and committee member, Stuart McLean, for help.He brought aboard Amy,