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'Like going from a Nokia 3310 to an iPhone 14': Airmen debut pioneering helicopter

'Like going from a Nokia 3310 to an iPhone 14': Airmen debut pioneering helicopter

'Like going from a Nokia 3310 to an iPhone 14': Airmen debut pioneering helicopter

28 October 2022

The Army has debuted its new Apache helicopter, billed as the 'most advanced in the world', which is based in Suffolk.


Suffolk Masons sign Armed Forces Covenant

Suffolk Masons sign Armed Forces Covenant

Suffolk Masons sign Armed Forces Covenant

26 October 2022

At a recent conference, delegates from Masonic lodges across the county pledged their support for British troops and veterans.


Grandad’s life as a WWI soldier inspires new book

Grandad’s life as a WWI soldier inspires new book

Grandad’s life as a WWI soldier inspires new book

14 October 2022

A Suffolk author says her book about her grandfather’s time fighting in World War One has enabled her to ‘get his writings out there’.


Annual sports day a resounding success at base

Annual sports day a resounding success at base

Annual sports day a resounding success at base

03 October 2022

'It is one of the biggest events of the year and so much fun, not only for the athletes but the hundreds of volunteers who assist.'


Tributes paid to Suffolk-based soldier who died in non-operational incident

Tributes paid to Suffolk-based soldier who died in non-operational incident

Tributes paid to Suffolk-based soldier who died in non-operational incident

26 September 2022

Tributes have been paid to a Suffolk-based soldier who died during a non-operational incident in July.


We go behind the gates of a US airbase

We go behind the gates of a US airbase

We go behind the gates of a US airbase

24 September 2022

Ever wondered what life is like on an American airbase? We went behind the scenes of a Suffolk refuelling wing to find out more.


Unveiling of WWII memorial ‘a proud day’ for all involved

Unveiling of WWII memorial ‘a proud day’ for all involved

Unveiling of WWII memorial ‘a proud day’ for all involved

23 September 2022

The ‘dedication’ of everyone who contributed to the realisation of a five-year-project to create a new war memorial in Suffolk has been applauded.


Veteran celebrates centenary: 'I feel the same as I did 20 or 30 years ago'

Veteran celebrates centenary: 'I feel the same as I did 20 or 30 years ago'

Veteran celebrates centenary: 'I feel the same as I did 20 or 30 years ago'

21 September 2022

Family and friends of a 100-year-old World War Two veteran who served in the RAF and the US Air Force gathered together to wish him happy birthday.


Airbase warns of potential night flying disturbance

Airbase warns of potential night flying disturbance

Airbase warns of potential night flying disturbance

21 September 2022

Residents near a Suffolk airbase have been warned of potential disturbance from night flying.


Suffolk comes out to pay tribute to the Queen at public screening

Suffolk comes out to pay tribute to the Queen at public screening

Suffolk comes out to pay tribute to the Queen at public screening

19 September 2022

A town centre was full of people wishing to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II today after a screen was set up to broadcast her funeral.


'I did around the clock security for the Royal Family'

'I did around the clock security for the Royal Family'

'I did around the clock security for the Royal Family'

19 September 2022

A former Royal Marine Commando has recounted his time as a guard on the Royal Yacht Britannia from 1964 until his retirement from service in 1967.


'He was a real-life hero': Tributes paid to volunteer medic killed in Ukraine

'He was a real-life hero': Tributes paid to volunteer medic killed in Ukraine

'He was a real-life hero': Tributes paid to volunteer medic killed in Ukraine

31 August 2022

A family are in shock at the death of their brother who was volunteering as a medic in Ukraine.


How wartime airfields welcomed Americans to Mildenhall and Lakenheath

How wartime airfields welcomed Americans to Mildenhall and Lakenheath

How wartime airfields welcomed Americans to Mildenhall and Lakenheath

31 August 2022

Major airbase was originally created as a decoy.


Watch detonation of unexploded mortar in village

Watch detonation of unexploded mortar in village

Watch detonation of unexploded mortar in village

30 August 2022

A bomb disposal squad was called to deal with an unexploded mortar.


'Patriot Express' to fly into airbase

'Patriot Express' to fly into airbase

'Patriot Express' to fly into airbase

30 August 2022

'This is a huge win for our airmen and their families as it saves their personal time and money during an already daunting international transition.'


Top Gun vibes as U.S. Air Force pilots pictured at RAF base

Top Gun vibes as U.S. Air Force pilots pictured at RAF base

Top Gun vibes as U.S. Air Force pilots pictured at RAF base

26 August 2022

The mavericks came to the Suffolk base for a joint exercise.


Bomb squad called after artillery shell unearthed from stream bed

Bomb squad called after artillery shell unearthed from stream bed

Bomb squad called after artillery shell unearthed from stream bed

16 August 2022

A bomb squad was called after an artillery shell believed to have been used for wartime training was discovered.


Forgotten Army remembered at town VJ Day service

Forgotten Army remembered at town VJ Day service

Forgotten Army remembered at town VJ Day service

13 August 2022

A special service was held today to remember the soldiers who fought valiantly in the Far East during World War II.


Graduation ceremony for RAF recruits

Graduation ceremony for RAF recruits

Graduation ceremony for RAF recruits

09 August 2022

Eighteen new members of the RAF Regiment, a specialist corps, were honoured at a graduation ceremony at RAF Honington last Thursday.


Remembering when Michelle Obama visited this airbase

Remembering when Michelle Obama visited this airbase

Remembering when Michelle Obama visited this airbase

08 August 2022

In today's nostalgia we go back to 2012 when Michelle Obama was greeted by cheers when she arrived at an airbase to meet American military families.


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