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A mystery veteran is reliving his experiences in the army. No one knows who this ex-Pioneer is. Even his voice has been disguised to conceal his identity. In this blog entry he gets into icy water.

The Highlanders are celebrating their success at the Army Piping & Drumming Championships. The competition held in Edinburgh saw Catterick based 4 SCOTS take a top four place in virtually every category. Chris Kaye gets reaction from Pipe Major, Colour Sgt Peter McGregor to the accomplishment. #JockStrong #4SCOTS #Scotland #Music #Catterick #BFBS #Pipes #Drums

Personnel from RAF Leeming have been raising money for a mother with cancer. A team of walkers are helping Kate Ann Douglas pay for life extending treatment in Europe, so she can spent more time with her young daughter. Chris Kaye catches up with Sgt Jonathan 'Goldie' Graham during the challenge. #RAFLeeming #RAF #BFBS #Yorkshire

An RAF photographer from North Yorkshire has picked up not just one, but two awards in a military photographer competition. SAC Phil Dye took the prize for 'capturing genuine moments' & 'everyday life working with the UK Armed Forces .' Chris Kaye gets Phil's reaction to the news. #RAFLeeming #RAF #Photography #BFBS #Yorkshire

A reservist with 1 RMP is preparing for her first ever boxing match. LCpl Samantha Legg from 243 Provost Company will step into the ring for a charity match in aid of Cancer Research UK on March 18th. The novice has been telling Chris Kaye about her training, how she's feeling about the fight and about her role at the Reserve Centre in Stockton. #Reserves #Army #BFBS #Boxing #Sport #Charity #Cancer #Forces #Stockton #RMP

Members of Burma Company from 2 YORKS have been in York raising money for a good cause. They’ve been doing their bit for a forces charity by rowing & cycling over 800 miles on static exercise equipment. The team completed the task in 8 hours & 28 minutes. You can support the lads by donating via their Just Giving Page. Just search for Somme Barracks to the Somme. Chris Kaye has been speaking to the commander of 5 Platoon, Lt David Morgan. Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sommebarrackstothesomme?prompt_event=4cdca59&fb_event=e6f5d19&post_id=507365262_10158264026775263#

A former member of the Royal Pioneers is retelling real life experiences from his Army career. The identity of this mystery blogger is shrouded in secrecy and his voice has been disguised to protect his identity. Here the unknown soldier reflects on the best part of a deployment to Iraq. #Army #Life #BFBS #Iraq

Civilian musicians from the north have been experiencing first-hand the timing, coordination & teamwork required to be part of a military band. The Royal Armoured Corps Band in Catterick welcomed potential recruits to the garrison for snapshot of life in the army. Chris Kaye has been to meet a young trumpeter exploring his options. #Army #Music #BFBS #Catterick #RACBand

A former member of the Royal Pioneers is retelling real life experiences from his Army career. The identity of this mystery blogger is shrouded in secrecy and his voice has been disguised to protect his identity. Here the unknown soldier looks back at first encounter with the NCOs. #Army #Life #BFBS

The British Army has welcomed its newest recruits from Nepal. Almost 300 young Gurkhas landed at Manchester Airport and swiftly headed across the Pennines. Chris Kaye went to meet the trainee soldiers in North Yorkshire.

A former member of the Royal Pioneers is retelling real life experiences from his Army career. The identity of this mystery blogger is shrouded in secrecy and his voice has been disguised to protect his identity. Here the unknown soldier looks back at his arrival in Germany.

A drill course with the largest component of overseas students ever has been taking place in Catterick. The class included personnel from Sierra Leone, Malta, Canada and Hong Kong – together making up almost 20% of the students. The increased number of foreign students on this course reflects a recent surge in interest in the Army School of Ceremonial. The MOD has a quota for overseas students, but with a shortfall of UK personnel attending some of the courses here due to operational commitments, the School do have capacity to take more. Chris Kaye reports. #Army #Commonwealth #Travel #Military #Canada #Malta #HongKong #Catterick #Drill #BFBS #Yorkshire

From helping a north-east school without a kitchen to playing a festival in North Yorkshire; the last 12 months have been eventful for the Royal Armoured Corps Band. The Catterick based musicians performed at pass out parades, engaged with the local community and took to the stage with the Military Wives Choir. The newly promoted Bandmaster, WO2 Ben Ruffer & Cpl David Wright share some of the highlights of 2016 with Chris Kaye. Including a display in Surrey. #RACBand #Music #ArmyMusic #BFBS #ForcesRadio #Catterick

Sarah Walker from Supporting The Unsung Hero, the free business start-up course for the military community, reacts to the news they are nominated for a Soldiering On award. #Business #military #army #Wolverhampton #SolderingOn #awards #BFBS #radio

Soldiers in Catterick having been getting advice on how to lead a healthier lifestyle. Stands were set up in the Royal Lancers gym promoting dental hygiene, stress management, injury prevention & smoking cessation. Chris Kaye has been at Munster Barracks to hear how to adopt some positive habits to ensure good health. #BFBS #health #well-being #diet #HIV #Catterick #radio #Yorkshire

Having spent over a decade following her husband around the world, an Army wife is now focusing on her own career. Kim Reeve has been married to husband Leon, a Regimental Sergeant Major with the Royal Lancers, for 14 years. And now, the fitness instructor is launching her own business teaching classes and offering personal training sessions. But Kim admits to Chris Kaye sacrificing her own personal goals for so long did knock her confidence and lead to feelings of frustration. #fitness #army #life #BFBS #radio #RAF #Navy #confidence #frustration #jobs

The British Army has launched a brand new recruitment campaign focusing on travel opportunities & friendship within its ranks. The drive promotes a sense of belonging and highlights the adventure on offer around the world. The Assistant Director of the Army Recruiting & Training Wing, Col Simon Stockley, describes the campaign to Chris Kaye. #Army #BFBS #ForcesRadio #ChrisKaye #1Mercian #ThisIsBelonging #Recruiting #Jobs #Employment #Adventure #Friendship

A former member of the Light Dragoons had to abandon his attempt to climb Mount Everest to save the life of an Indian woman falling off the mountain. Leslie Binns has been telling Chris Kaye how he rugby tackled Sunita as she slipped down the cliff after suffering frost bite & fluid on the brain. On the decent, Les then discovered another climber in trouble and attempted rescue him too. But, all three of them got into trouble and began sliding uncontrollably down the mountain. Les was terrified and thought that was the end. Here’s what happened next…

An ex-serviceman from South Yorkshire is attempting to climb Mount Everest for a second time after he had to abandon his first attempt 500m from the summit. Les Binns cut short his climb to save the life of an Indian woman sliding down the mountain. The former member of the Light Dragoons served in the British Army for 13 years and was injured in an bomb blast in Afghanistan. The incident left Les blind in one eye. Chris Kaye has been finding out exactly what happened back in 2015 on the world's highest mountain. #Everest #ABF #BFBS #Army #Hero #LesBinns

Army football referee, World Coal Carrying Championships competitor and sports fanatic LCpl Dickie Doorbar has his knowledge put to the test by Chris Kaye. How much does Dickie know about Welsh netball?