by Forces Penpals | Mar 22, 2019 | Forces news, Military News
Over 37 years since it was first put to use in the Gulf War, the Tornado will be going out of business. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephan Hillier, Chief of the Air Staff, took the Tornado for a final spin on February 21. The jet has given close to four decades of security...
by Forces Penpals | Mar 4, 2019 | Forces news, Military News
The two words that comes to mind when you think of Britain’s military might is pure strength. But add the US to that and you know you have a recipe for the strongest power in the world. Royal Navy sailors came together with Royal Marine commandoes recently for a...
by Forces Penpals | Mar 4, 2019 | Military News
Our army men and women never really stop fighting for us. Proving this specific point is Paul Ahmed – a British Army veteran who has a soft spot for underprivileged children. In May this year, Ahmed will be running over 130 miles to raise money for the Charlie...
by Forces Penpals | Feb 21, 2019 | Military News
Giving us another reason to be proud, the UK Defence Forces have upped their ranks on the top 100 LGBT employers’ list. Stonewall, a charity based in the UK, has lauded the commitment shown by the forces to keep their equality game strong. According to the...
by Forces Penpals | Feb 13, 2019 | Military News
A former Royal Marine has done what many only thought possible in comics. Richard Browning has created a jetpack that can deliver Iron-Man-like abilities to soldiers. The jetpack can travel up to 50mph and could be put to use soon by the Royal Marines and the US Navy...
by Forces Penpals | Apr 16, 2013 | Military News
A military reservist has decided to take on the Paras’ 10 challenge for the Parachute Regiment Charity. Daniel Collings, a physical training instructor from Stockton on Tees, will take on the infamous Paras’10, supposedly the ultimate 10 mile endurance...
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