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Len Hardy BEM

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Former Armed Forces proud to have served my Country. Ensuring Veterans voices are heard #UnitedWeConquer My comments are my own, may upset some people.

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For a nation that prides itself on “supporting our troops,” the UK has a damning record of failing the very people who risked everything in service to the Crown. forward-assist.com/blog/2025…
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Check out the latest BFBS #ForcesNews daily download🧑‍💻: 🔵Afghan interpreter shocked and heartbroken over data breach ⚪️Air Marshal Harv Smyth has been named Chief of the Air Staff 🟡The Queen has been appointed Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom

The Download | 16 July

The top stories from across the military world.

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Advanced Force Operations on Ex Joint Viking. To find out more about 45 Cdo RM and further RM activities across the globe, catch up regularly with all the news in the @Globe & Laurel Magazine, the Journal of the Royalclick the link below. 🔗royalsmag.co.uk/
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These prints were everywhere back in the 80s. NAAFIs, Messes, sub unit lines. An indication of the impact Op BANNER had. Ulster Impressions by Joan Wanklyn. Leeson Street Patrol by Terence Cuneo. Politicians would like us to forget but not forgotten by those who were there.
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In true military fashion, #ArmedForcesWeek has begun with flag-raisings across the country. 🙌 Defence Secretary John Healey attended a flag-raising at Parliament, where serving sailors, soldiers and aviators manoeuvred the flag into position.
The Armed Forces Week flag flies against a backdrop of cloudy blue skies.

ALT The Armed Forces Week flag flies against a backdrop of cloudy blue skies.

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This week is #armedforcesweek we support you across #Warwickshire and all the events that are happening this week
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Thanks to all who turned out for the Armed Forces Week flag raising at Shire Hall, Warwick today. This marks the beginnings of Armed Forces week culminating on AF Day on Saturday. Join us in the Pump Room Gardens in Leamington Spa! @VCPNuneaton @WarksVeterans
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Image from CSW Armed Forces Covenant Partnership (@CSW_ArmedForces)
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Did you know that the King's Awards for Enterprise 2026 round is now open for applications! Find out more about how you can apply on our website: The King's Awards for Enterprise: gov.uk/kings-awards-for-ente… #kingsawards #kingsawards
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A huge congratulations to Kineton Sports and Social Club for receiving their @TheKingsAwards for all they do for the community. Lovely to be with you all today
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Meet Ron, one of our wonderful residents at #galanos. As part of celebrating #VEDay80 we wanted to share a video of Ron talking about his personal memories. ❤️We THANK YOU for your military service and for sharing your amazing story (3/4) #VFFamily #VE80 #VEHappy
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Meet Frankie, one of our wonderful residents at #galanos. As part of celebrating #VEDay80 we wanted to share a video of Frankie talking about her personal memories. ❤️We THANK YOU for your military service and for sharing your amazing story (2/4) #VFFamily #VE80 #VEHappy
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Next Squaddie Breakfast at St John's Church Hednesford Road Heath Hayes is Saturday June 14th at 10am See you there? #Veterans – at Huntington, England
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A proud day at Windsor Castle 👏 The King, joined by The Princess Royal, presented new Standards to the Life Guards and the Blues & Royals, symbols of honour, service, and tradition. Read more 🔗 brnw.ch/21wSAT1

Life Guards and Blues & Royals receive new Standards from the King

New Standards have been presented to the Life Guards and the Blues & Royals in a ceremony at Windsor Castle attended by the King and the Princess Royal.

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We will remember them
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"Standards expected to pass the Royal Marines Commando Course have not and will not change"🗣️ Former Royal Marine Colonel and Veterans Minister @AlistairCarns addresses rumours that standards have been relaxed in favour of women. Read more👇🔗 forcesnews.com/services/roya…
Royal Marines Commando Course standards still as high as ever, insists Carns

Royal Marines Commando Course standards still as high as ever, insists Carns

The Veterans Minister was reacting to social media comments from a serving Royal Marine who claimed the course had been made easier

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Today, on #AnzacDay, The King has paid tribute to all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in wars, conflicts, and peace keeping operations. This year is particularly poignant as commemorations take place to mark the 110th anniversary of the first landings at Gallipoli in 1915, and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
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The last surviving member of the Raiding Support Regiment (RSR), an offshoot of the Special Air Service, has turned 103🎉 John Morris, who joined the Royal Artillery in 1939, fought as an anti-aircraft gunner in the Battle of Britain. Read more🔗👇 forcesnews.com/veterans/chel…
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