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Is age just a number?Has Britains health and safety brigade gone too far? RAF veteran Madge Covey must think so. Shes been told that she can no longer carry her Legion Standard as shes not eligible for public liability insurance. 10 December 2009 15:22:41

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Young guns go for itAs the Army Cadet Force prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary next year, Steve Smethurst sets out to find out more about the links between cadets, the Legion, the military and the general public
Married to the jobThe nature of military life can present a host of challenges for forces couples. Rebecca Grant discovers what it takes for them to make their love last the distance
The secret historyWhos looking out for Cold War buildings, wonders Amy Rowe. It seems its the National Trust, English Heritage and a group of enthusiasts called Sub Brit
Passing on the torchAs society changes, so does the way we commemorate our war dead. So what does the future hold for remembrance? A series of seminars is exploring just that, says Rebecca Grant
Switched onIf you watch the Discovery Channel this Remembrancetide, chances are youll see one of these faces. They are part of a select group of people hand-picked by the Legion to share their views on why remembrance is so important a grenade
Sign of the timesIt seems only right that the Airborne Signals Branch should employ cyberspace to stay in touch, reports Amy Rowe
Priority treatment why are we waiting?A Legion survey shows that priority treatment for service injuries is still not a reality
Legion manifesto time to do your bitWith a general election only months away, the Legion is determined to put issues affecting the whole armed forces family at the centre of political debate