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Fight for Chief Coroner for Forces won The fight to appoint a Chief Coroner to oversee military inquests and ensure families get all the...	Why fatherhood needs military precision As an Army Commando Neil Sinclair has survived winters in Arctic Norway, cleared minefields in Iraq...
Helping soldiers return to civilian life There are many organisations offering help to personnel leaving the forces, but one charity has...	Roots of recovery at Chelsea Flower Show Patients at Headley Court are growing stronger through a gardening project which has culminated in...
Falklands widow urges servicemen to talk The widow of a Royal Navy veteran who took his own life earlier this year is urging servicemen to...	Spending a penny at Hammersmith Barracks For the second year running a charity event called ‘The Penny Mile’ has taken place at Hammersmith...
Life takes off for injured war veterans A fledgling charity has begun training injured veterans for a new career as commercial helicopter...	Injured troops 'safe' from benefit cuts It is reported that injured troops who fear losing their disability benefits in a shake-up of the...
Deptherapy bonds US and UK troops Using water as a medium for the rehabilitation of soldiers injured on operations is a new concept...	RAF Regiment gunner's 500-mile mission ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’ was a hit song for The Proclaimers in the 80s, but for one RAF veteran,...
Injured troops discover deep blue sea Injured British soldiers who have been spending time underwater as part of their rehabilitation...	'Tarts for Troops' campaign launched Five vision impaired ex-service men were among a group of people who braved snow, high wind and...
Injured troops disability cash cut fears A charity supporting injured veterans has warned “fairness is under threat” from planned changes to...	Boost for war veterans' mental wellbeing War veterans and their families are to be offered greater help with their mental wellbeing. Health...
Support for Welsh veterans Military Charities have been discussing the support available to Welsh veterans at a special...	Battle Back Challenge 2012 Captain Sip Powers is undertaking a gruelling two week challenge which involves swimming, cycling...
MOD stats reveal troop casualty figures The latest Ministry of Defence casualty statistics show that nearly 2,500 British troops have been...	New centre brings injured personnel hope The latest personnel recovery centre for injured servicemen and women has been officially opened in...
Welsh veterans healthcare report The healthcare that Welsh veterans receive has been the subject today of a report from the...	Harry's award for helping wounded heroes Prince Harry has urged the country to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with its wounded veterans as...
D-Day for secret military inquest fears The Ministry of Justice has denied military inquests will be held in secret under plans to conduct...	UK wounded warriors return victorious A team of wounded British servicemen and women are back home after a whirlwind week competing in...
Soldiers conquer Greenland's peaks A team of North West soldiers have returned from Greenland after conquering eight unclimbed peaks...	Royal British Legion unveils growth plan The Royal British Legion has unveiled plans for growth to meet the expanding needs of the UK Armed...
Day One for soldiers in US Warrior Games 21 British servicemen and women are taking part in the Warrior Games in the United States from...	Sailors aid hurricane recovery projects The crew of the Royal Naval frigate HMS Montrose has been helping with hurricane recovery projects...
Holiday haven for heroes opens doors One of the most seriously injured soldiers of the Afghanistan conflict has inspired an entire...	Forces team heads for US Warrior Games A team of 21 British servicemen and women fly out to the United States today to compete in an event...
Daniela runs Sahara for RAF charity An RAF Officer has been celebrating completing the 150-mile “Marathon Des Sables” across the Sahara...	BFG film fans get hi-tech cinema Four more SSVC cinemas in BFG have received a digital upgrade. Last night was the 3D launch of “...
Forces sweetheart gets in the swing Some of Britain’s biggest names have taken to the fairway in support of Britain’s wounded...	Troops take plunge for cancer charity Troops in Northern Ireland are taking the plunge for the National Swimathon in aid of Marie Curie...
Wounded Royal Marine praises Harry A former Royal Marine who became the UK's first triple amputee after being injured in Afghanistan...	Harry awarded for military charity work Prince Harry has been awarded a prestigious humanitarian prize for his charitable work supporting...
Former troops boost Afghanistan Trust A group of former service personnel took to the Pennines this weekend to raise money for the...	Soldiers get hooked on fishing challenge Soldiers from Tedworth House Personal Recovery Centre in Tidworth have taken part in a Fishing for...
Cabin crew raise £2k for forces' charity A team of air hostesses has raised more than £2000 for the Help for Heroes charity, by taking part...	Military charities fear over tax relief Military charities say they are concerned about Government plans to close a tax loop-hole which...
Band of the Welsh Guards launches single The Band of the Welsh Guards has launched a moving single to raise money for brothers in arms as...	Forces leavers helped onto civvy street A new programme to help service personnel adjust to civilian life is being trialled at Catterick...