Second World War veteran’s search for fellow survivors of Nazi camps
A prisoner of war locked up for five years during the Second World War despite two daring escape bids is now searching for any other surviving soldiers from Nazi camps.
Army
Service marks 50 years since Army deployed to streets of Northern Ireland
A memorial service marking 50 years since the first British troops were deployed on the streets of Northern Ireland has taken place.
Operation Banner: 50 years since British Army campaign started in N Ireland
Wednesday marks 50 years since the start of British Army operation in Northern Ireland.
Old comrade visits grave of only Scot killed in Vietnam
An American veteran has made a pilgrimage to the grave of his friend, the only Scot to die in the Vietnam War.
Army combat units ‘up to 40% under strength’ due to falling recruitment
Some UK combat regiments are operating at almost 40% less than their required strength due to declining recruitment numbers, according to data.
Everything is a competition, say Trooping the Colour twins
Identical twins from different British Army regiments who are due to parade in Trooping the Colour have always regarded themselves as rivals, the pair have said.
The enemy within: Army deploy anti-terrorist strategies to find far-right radicals in the ranks
The Army is waging a secret war to stop soldiers being radicalised by far-right extremists.
Scottish Conservatives: Fast-track veterans into the police
SERVICEMEN and women preparing to leave the armed forces should be fast-tracked into Police Scotland to boost staff, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
The Scot who fought and died as a US Marine in Vietnam and the family that will never forget him
HE was a US Marine who was top of his graduation year.
Anthrax vaccines for soldiers
THOUSANDS of British soldiers could be vaccinated against anthrax to prepare for the possibility of war with North Korea.
Borders dancer inspired to create show about soldiers’ experiences in the Army after fighting back from her own battle
ROSIE KAY fought back from illness and injury to follow her dream career.