by Ministry of Defence
Coffee break time? Pop the kettle on, take a seat and deploy on operations around the world with the soldiers, sailors and airmen of the UK Armed Forces who are working 24/7 to help keep Britain safe. From UN Peacekeeping in Mali to protecting shipping lanes in the Gulf, the UK Armed Forces are deployed all over the globe. Find out what life’s really like on operations over a coffee break with those deployed and enjoy hearing some banter along the way. All before your next video call.
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March 29, 2022
<p>Grab yourself a brew and join 3 of the 12 members from the Forces Wives Challenge as they discuss their preparations for the Heroes of Telemark expedition in Norway and how the beginning of this journey has formed into a lifelong sisterhood.</p> <p>The women have been brought together by the Forces Wives Challenge (FWC). This was created to unite women with partners in the Armed Forces through adventure and challenge and, in doing so, translates the strength and resilience in the Forces Wives community into high performing female teams. </p> <p>FWC was founded by forces wife, Heather Sharp, who previously served in the army's Royal Engineers'. FWC has led challenges including Mount Kilimanjaro, the National 3 Peaks, the world's highest volcano, Ojos del Salado, 100km ultramarathons and a variety of virtual challenges throughout lockdown.</p> <p>Through these challenges, FWC has raised over £50,000 for charitable causes including the Royal British Legion, Combat Stress, Scotties Little Soldiers and now, through this mission, The War Widows Association.</p> <p>The journey of The Heroes of Telemark SOE agents entails a story that changed the course of history. In March 1943, in what was effectively a suicide mission, The Heroes of Telemark completely sabotaged Hitler's advanced development of an atomic bomb by bravely destroying the Nazi's supply of deuterium oxide (also known as heavy water) from the occupied Vemork power plant in the Telemark region of Norway.</p>
December 22, 2021
<p>In our festive special of the Fancy a Brew? podcast, join four Submariners as they discuss life beneath the waves during the holiday season. </p> <p>Unseen and unhindered, the silent Submarine Service gives the Royal Navy strength beneath the waves providing continuous nuclear deterrence 365 days a year.</p> <p>This vital mission has seen at least one of the UK’s nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarines patrolling the seas undetected every minute of every day, for over 50 years.</p> <p>They deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety and that of our NATO allies.</p>
September 24, 2021
<p>In the latest episode of our podcast, join Lance Sergeant Henry, Guardsman Andy, Lance Sergeant Phillips and Lance Corporal Chris as they discuss life in Kosovo, a country in the European Western Balkans.</p> <p>The Armed Forces' presence in Kosovo is the UK’s contribution to the NATO-led international task force. The task force was established in 1999 after UN Security Council Resolution 1244. It aims to assist the local security authorities in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all citizens.</p>
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Coffee break time? Pop the kettle on, take a seat and deploy on operations around the world with the soldiers, sailors and airmen of the UK Armed Forces who are working 24/7 to help keep Britain safe.
From UN Peacekeeping in Mali to protecting shipping lanes in the Gulf, the UK Armed Forces are deployed all over the globe.
Find out what life’s really like on operations over a coffee break with those deployed and enjoy hearing some banter along the way. All before your next video call.
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