How to #SaluteOurForces like the British military

Longest or shortest way up? Palm facing down or out? You may not know it, but there are traditions and rules behind every British military salute. We’ve made some short videos to show you how to get it right in the styles of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force – so you can take […]

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A day at the races for the Armed Forces

Armed Forces personnel from all three services enjoyed a day at the races yesterday when they and their families were welcomed to the Berkshire racecourse for Royal Ascot’s very own Armed Forces Day. Royal Ascot offered discounted tickets to military personnel and volunteers from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force supported Ascot’s racecourse staff as stewards.   Tens […]

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HMS Bulwark saves lives during Search and Rescue operations

  Last week HMS Bulwark took part in its largest rescue operation to date when it rescued more than 1,000 migrants including at least 10 pregnant women. HMS Bulwark and three Royal Navy Merlin Helicopters have played a leading role in working with other European nations to rescue the thousands of migrants being trafficked across […]

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