Outrage as poppy wreaths honouring fallen British and Commonwealth soldiers are dumped in BIN

Outrage as dozens of poppy wreaths honouring fallen British and Commonwealth soldiers are dumped in a BIN after storm blew them down At least 10 wreaths were removed from a monument outside Cardiff’s City Hall   Tributes to ethnic minority veterans of world wars were found in a nearby bin  South Wales Police investigated the attack … Read more

SAS soldiers will be allowed to keep their warzone BEARDS when back in camp under new rules

Special HAIR Service! Elite SAS soldiers will be allowed to follow Prince Harry’s lead by keeping their warzone beards while in parade uniform Soldiers in the SAS and SBS will be allowed to keep their beards under new rules Traditionally the forces had to be clean shaven when returning from operations Army personnel are required … Read more

Mexican soldiers kidnapped by armed men carrying military rifles are found alive

Frightening moment two Mexican National Guard soldiers are kidnapped from parking lot outside their base by six armed men – before being dumped by the side of the highway Mexican National Guard soldiers Orión Reyes and Fernando Quiroz were abducted outside a base in Jerez, Zacatecas, on Saturday Both soldiers were found unharmed on a highway … Read more

WWII soldiers hold balancing competitions and celebrate Christmas away from the heat of battle

Life away from the heat of the battle: WWII soldiers hold balancing competitions and celebrate Christmas as they take a break from fighting Nazis in the Middle East and Italy Photos that capture the camaraderie between World War Two soldiers have come to light 80 years later The album includes pictures of the Rifle Brigade … Read more

Soldiers help build 80 new vaccination centres in Scotland

Troops have been drafted in to set up 80 new vaccination centres in Scotland to strengthen the fightback against coronavirus. The massive operation will get under way this week with Armed Forces personnel set to identify suitable sites. Ninety-eight soldiers are being deployed over the next 28 days to prepare locations where NHS Scotland can … Read more

Army ‘faces cuts of 10,000 soldiers’ in audit next month

Military personnel numbers could be cut by up to 10,000 following an official audit. Experts fear the Integrated Review, which is due to be delivered next month, will call for the Army to be reduced to 72,000 soldiers – despite repeated Government pledges to keep a permanent force of 82,000 troops. It is thought that … Read more

WW1 soldier’s letters to his wife found in charity shop 104 years after he was killed on the Somme

First World War soldier’s love letters home to his wife that were found in charity shop 104 years after he was killed on the Somme are reunited with delighted relative Love letters from WW1 soldier George Ernest to wife Mary were found in shop Mr Ernest of the Durham Light Infantry was then killed on … Read more

New Army recruitment drive tells would-be soldiers it’s alright for them to FAIL

New Army recruitment drive tells would-be soldiers it’s alright for them to FAIL… because it’s the first step on the road to victory A £2.8million campaign shows recruits struggling on the battlefield The message is that failure is the ‘first step towards victory’ in the Army One TV advertisement shows a white male soldier face … Read more

China’s soldiers ‘jump into action’ after Xi ordered them to be ready for war ‘at all times’

Ready for war! China flaunts footage of its troops taking part in live-fire training after President Xi ordered his two million soldiers to be prepared for combat ‘at all times’ Xi on Monday signed a mobilisation order for the training of all armed forces  He directed his troops to be ready for war ‘at all times’ … Read more

China’s President Xi orders his two million soldiers to be ready for war ‘at all times’

Ready for war! China’s President Xi orders his two million soldiers to be prepared for combat ‘at all times’ as he commands troops to kick off their training for the year Xi on Monday signed a mobilisation order for the training of all armed forces  He directed his troops to be ready for war ‘at all … Read more