http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/ The latest news items from Forces Penpals en-GB Fri, 24 May 2013 04:48:24 GMT http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Reservist-aims-to-raise-money-for-Para-Charity-by-completing-Paras-10/1 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Reservist-aims-to-raise-money-for-Para-Charity-by-completing-Paras-10/1 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:03:28 GMT http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Troops-tackle-dangerous-brownout-with-new-technology/800478275 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Troops-tackle-dangerous-brownout-with-new-technology/800478275 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:08:36 GMT Soldiers are learning how to deal with tricky conditions when landing helicopters in Afghanistan. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Afghanistan-soldiers-raise-money-for-Comic-Relief/800470147 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Afghanistan-soldiers-raise-money-for-Comic-Relief/800470147 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:49:41 GMT Troops made efforts to raise funds for Comic Relief while they were serving in Afghanistan. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/New-aircraft-completes-first-Afghanistan-mission/800466947 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/New-aircraft-completes-first-Afghanistan-mission/800466947 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:29:43 GMT A new RAF aircraft has succeeded on its first operational mission in Afghanistan. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Service-personnel-run-half-marathon-relay-for-charity/800459867 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Service-personnel-run-half-marathon-relay-for-charity/800459867 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:40:52 GMT Troops completed the challenging task to raise charity funds. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Edinburgh-to-host-Armed-Forces-Day-celebrations/800454772 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Edinburgh-to-host-Armed-Forces-Day-celebrations/800454772 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:39:51 GMT The Scottish city will see plenty of celebrations held in honour of the troops. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/HMS-Bulwark-returns-to-Navy-fleet/800449114 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/HMS-Bulwark-returns-to-Navy-fleet/800449114 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:10:46 GMT A Royal Navy ship has been upgraded and is returning to service. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Nato-Submarine-Rescue-System-takes-maiden-voyage/800444134 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Nato-Submarine-Rescue-System-takes-maiden-voyage/800444134 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:31:57 GMT The rescue system has taken its first air voyage and headed to Norway. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Public-meet-soldiers-on-Carlisle-parade/800437798 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Public-meet-soldiers-on-Carlisle-parade/800437798 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:40:36 GMT Soldiers returning from Afghanistan are parading through the streets of Carlisle. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Queen-presented-with-garland-when-meeting-soldiers/800427848 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Queen-presented-with-garland-when-meeting-soldiers/800427848 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:51:25 GMT The Queen greeted a number of soldiers who have been to Afghanistan. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Princess-Anne-meets-soldiers-in-royal-visit/800424901 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Princess-Anne-meets-soldiers-in-royal-visit/800424901 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:53:32 GMT Members of the armed forces were greeted by royalty in their passing out parade. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Night-vision-helping-troops-in-Afghanistan/800420751 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Night-vision-helping-troops-in-Afghanistan/800420751 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:47:57 GMT Technology is being used to assist members of the armed forces in service. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/New-recovery-centre-for-brave-troops/800403648 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/New-recovery-centre-for-brave-troops/800403648 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:55:06 GMT Veterans returning from conflicts will soon be able to benefit from treatment at a new Help for Heroes recovery centre http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/British-armed-forces-receive-new-ammo-boost/800352313 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/British-armed-forces-receive-new-ammo-boost/800352313 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:48:58 GMT Soldiers battling the Taliban will be able to use revolutionary see-through rifle magazines. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/David-Beckham-The-armed-forces-do-unbelievable-work/800296758 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/David-Beckham-The-armed-forces-do-unbelievable-work/800296758 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:55:39 GMT The superstar footballer has praised the work done by the military. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/New-Help-for-Heroes-centre-coming-soon/800285614 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/New-Help-for-Heroes-centre-coming-soon/800285614 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:58:27 GMT The multi-million pound rehabilitation centre will be located in Wiltshire. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Prince-William-makes-Afghanistan-Remembrance-Day-visit/800235343 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Prince-William-makes-Afghanistan-Remembrance-Day-visit/800235343 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:49:28 GMT The Royal attended a service with 2,500 soldiers. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Hero-soldiers-rewarded-for-bravery/800082204 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Hero-soldiers-rewarded-for-bravery/800082204 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:49:34 GMT Members of the armed forces have been recognised for their service to their country. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Iceland-raises-money-for-Help-for-Heroes/800050726 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Iceland-raises-money-for-Help-for-Heroes/800050726 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:58:06 GMT It is part of a national drive to reach the £1 million mark. http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Soldier-shows-bravery-as-he-tries-to-get-pilot-s-license/800047818 http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Soldier-shows-bravery-as-he-tries-to-get-pilot-s-license/800047818 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:41:14 GMT Lance Corporal Matthew Wilson lost a leg while on patrol in the Helmond Province.