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The Most Heavily Armed Ships That Led America to Victory in WWII

The U.S. Navy grew from 700 to over 6,000 ships during WWII, establishing America as a major naval power.
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Tower Hamlets marks Remembrance - in pictures

Tower Hamlets community commemorated Remembrance Day through various ceremonies honoring armed forces and those lost to conflict. Lutfur Rahman participated actively.

Hornchurch exhibition remembers those who went to war for our freedom today'

A Remembrance exhibition at the former RAF Hornchurch site honors sacrifices of Armed Forces personnel from the 20th century, particularly focusing on World War I.

All the Remembrance and Armistice Day services in Sutton to honour war heroes

Sutton will commemorate Remembrance Sunday on November 10, honoring the Armed Forces and their sacrifices with various community events.

Where are Remembrance Sunday services happening in Havering?

Havering invites residents to attend Remembrance services on November 10, honoring servicemen and women who sacrificed for their country.

Tower Hamlets marks Remembrance - in pictures

Tower Hamlets community commemorated Remembrance Day through various ceremonies honoring armed forces and those lost to conflict. Lutfur Rahman participated actively.

Hornchurch exhibition remembers those who went to war for our freedom today'

A Remembrance exhibition at the former RAF Hornchurch site honors sacrifices of Armed Forces personnel from the 20th century, particularly focusing on World War I.

All the Remembrance and Armistice Day services in Sutton to honour war heroes

Sutton will commemorate Remembrance Sunday on November 10, honoring the Armed Forces and their sacrifices with various community events.

Where are Remembrance Sunday services happening in Havering?

Havering invites residents to attend Remembrance services on November 10, honoring servicemen and women who sacrificed for their country.
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The Remembrance Day service in Croydon to honour fallen heroes

The Croydon community will honor fallen heroes during Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services, highlighting the importance of collective remembrance.

Government will allow veterans' ID card will be accepted for voting - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Veterans ID cards will now be accepted for voting, ensuring veterans can participate in elections without being turned away.

These 8 Countries Have More Military Personnel Than the United States

Military personnel numbers do not always correlate with a country's military strength or deterrent capabilities.
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Russia conducting mobile 'tactical nuclear' drills in Ukrainian battlefields in 'readiness for combat' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russian military conducts nuclear drills in Occupied Ukraine to test readiness for tactical nuclear weapon launches.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 716

Oleksandr Syrsky appointed new head of Ukraine's armed forces
Large numbers of Russian forces storming Avdiivka

Russian lawmakers to debate seizing property of those who discredit' army

A bill in Russia aims to confiscate assets from those spreading intentionally false information about Moscow's military actions in Ukraine.
The proposed measure would apply to those inciting extremist activities, calling for sanctions against Russia, or discrediting the armed forces.
The existing law against discrediting the Russian military is regularly used to silence critics of President Vladimir Putin.

Russia conducting mobile 'tactical nuclear' drills in Ukrainian battlefields in 'readiness for combat' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russian military conducts nuclear drills in Occupied Ukraine to test readiness for tactical nuclear weapon launches.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 716

Oleksandr Syrsky appointed new head of Ukraine's armed forces
Large numbers of Russian forces storming Avdiivka

Russian lawmakers to debate seizing property of those who discredit' army

A bill in Russia aims to confiscate assets from those spreading intentionally false information about Moscow's military actions in Ukraine.
The proposed measure would apply to those inciting extremist activities, calling for sanctions against Russia, or discrediting the armed forces.
The existing law against discrediting the Russian military is regularly used to silence critics of President Vladimir Putin.
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German MPs break taboo by backing first post-unification Veterans' Day

The German parliament has approved the creation of the first post-unification Veterans' Day on 15 June each year to boost public acceptance of the armed forces and encourage service in the volunteer army.

Rise in armed forces suicide rates as more veterans seek mental health support

Suicide rate in armed forces increased, especially among young males.
Study highlights disjointed and uncoordinated mental health care for military veterans.

Soldiers at risk from out of date' medical supplies

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been criticized for failures in inventory management, leading to medical supplies going out of date while armed forces were on tour.
The Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has highlighted that the MoD has a patchy track record and staffing gaps, making it doubtful whether the MoD's business modernization program will effectively address these issues.

All hostages held captive by rioting prison inmates in Ecuador now freed

All remaining prison guards and administrative workers who were hostages in Ecuador's prison riots have been freed.
President Daniel Noboa praised the armed forces and police for their work in achieving the release of the hostages.

Royal Navy underfunded', says shadow defence secretary as UK strikes Houthi group

The Royal Navy is underfunded and hollowed out.
Former defence secretary admits that the government has underfunded the armed forces.
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