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Navigating from point to point on the training area, the military police in Catterick have been testing their communications skills. Chris Kaye joins 1 RMP as they reacquaint themselves with their VHF radio system. #1RMP #Army #Radio #Police

RAF Falcons Challenge Round Two 2016

There’s an exciting night of boxing in the Catterick Garrison tonight (Jan 28th). The Royal Lancers go up against 1 Royal Welsh in the major unit championships. LCpl Adam Crawford from the Royal Lancers took up the sport three years ago and for the last twelve months has really focused on improving his skills in the ring. Adam tells Chris Kaye what made him put the gloves on in the first place?

A military mum from Catterick Garrison has come up with a unique way to blast away the baby weight. Buggy Bootcamp has all the benefits of a regular fitness class, but without the worry of childcare. Chris Kaye has been finding out more. #Fitness #Exercise #Babies #Military #Army #Royal Lancers

How does it feel as a parent dropping your son or daughter off for their first day in the armed forces? Corporal Mum is behind an anonymous blog where she shares her thoughts & feelings of being a military mum. In each entry, the unidentified author recounts her experiences of having a son in the army. Chris Kaye speaks to the mystery writer.

How do you get the best results from your New Year gym regime? Army physical training instructor SSgt Mark Radcliffe from 1 CS Battalion REME reveals why you need to include a warm up & cool down during your workout. Plus the importance of stretching & what you should drink during exercise. #OpMassive #BFBS #REME #Army #Fitness #Catterick #Radio #Gym

David Greville-Heygate was one of the few men who served in both the army and the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, but it was in the sky that he really earned his stripes. Stalking the skies flying photo-reconnaissance missions with No. 16 Squadron over Northern France, he was to win the illustrious and highly coveted Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). Another highlight saw him in action in the skies above the French coastline in preparation for the D-Day landings, taking photographs that would provide the allies with essential intelligence upon which to base their plans. Chris Kaye takes a look at David's thrilling exploits in the sky.

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce sends a Christmas message to the troops.

Actor, adventurer & trained astronaut Brian Blessed has been in Catterick Garrison supporting Walking with the Wounded. The 79 year old former RAF conscript joined veterans from the Beacon to raise money for the forces charity. The Flash Gordon star had this message for the armed forces. #RAF #Army #Navy #BrianBlessed #BFBS #Catterick #WWTW

2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment have been displaying their military might at their annual tug of war competition. The discipline is part of their Duke of Wellington sports contest. Chris Kaye was there watching the action. #2YORKS #BFBS #Catterick #Yorkshire #Sport #Radio #Army

From exercising in Spain & Germany to deployments in Africa & the Falklands – 2015 has been a busy year for 1 Close Support Battalion REME. Commanding officer, Lt Col Phil Prosser has been looking back at the highlights of the last twelve months with Chris Kaye, including some notable sporting achievements. #REME #BFBS #Army #Catterick

A former Coldstream Guards officer is walking 335 miles to raise money for homeless veterans. Harry Bucknall aims to complete the walk in fifteen days by covering 25 miles a day. Proceeds from the fundraising event will go to Walking With The Wound to help get homeless veterans off the streets and back into employment. #WalkingHomeForChristmas #WalkingWithTheWounded #BFBS #Catterick #Charity #Army #ColdStream

Listen back to why LCpl Dickie Doorbar was left with egg on his face at the 9 Regiment RLC fun run. It was a five miler in fancy dress. Only Dickie didn’t get the memo detailing all of the information. #Army #RLC #BFBS

The smell of Gluhwein & freshly baked mince pies will fill the air on Horne Rd in Catterick Garrison on December 3rd. The welfare hub is getting into the festive spirit with a Christmas craft fayre. The event has been organised jointly by the Royal Dragoon Guards, 4 SCOTS & ITC. Sgt Kenny Smith from 4 SCOTS tells Chris Kaye what is line-up.

The Highlanders have had a demanding twelve months. They’ve exercised all over the world, converted to a mechanized infantry battalion & moved from Germany to Catterick. The commanding officer of 4 SCOTS, Lt Col Leigh Drummond looks back at an eventful 2015 with Chris Kaye.

Recruits at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick Garrison have had some respite from bulling boots. Their usual routine has been broken up by a night of Army Boxing. Courage, discipline & respect were all on display as the Army Boxing Team took on a civilian side from the northeast. Chris Kaye watched the action… #Catterick #Boxing #Army #BFBS #Sport

The Defence Secretary has paid his first visit to Catterick Garrison. Cabinet Minister, Michael Fallon, was given an insight into phase one & two training at the School of Infantry including a demonstration of a section attack. Chris Kaye reports. #Catterick #PARAs #Army #Infantry #ITC #BFBS #Fallon #Defence

The answer to Sgt Major Problem's teaser from Fri 20th Nov 2015. Tune in weekdays to the Forces Breakfast in Catterick Garrison at 7:10am for a new question.