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in this article, the Second World-War generation, discusses memories of Victory in Europe Day. On May 8, 1945, Great Britain celebrate the end of the Second World War and Europe Prime Minister Winston Churchill paid tribute to the Servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives. It further discusses memories of street party on VE day.

The article informs that the U.S. has reinvigorated its urban operations instructors' course in a bid to ensure military personnel can deal with complexities of fighting on city streets. It is noted that the three-week programme recently underwent a successful debut in which officers were provided skills they need to flourish in sprawling town centres and protect vulnerable local populations.

The article reports developments in the British military as of late 2015, particularly the continuous efforts to prepare combat-ready soldiers. It features the Infantry Battle School, which is training junior and senior noncommissioned officer (NCO), section commanders, and foreign soldiers. Also cited is the comment by the school's Major Bev Allen of the school's mission.

An interview with auctioneer Sean Kelly is presented. He discussed various topics including his military background, his involvement in the U.S. Forces, impact of military services on his life, career path after leaving Great Britain's Army, what attracted him to become an auctioneer and his success criteria.

The article reports on the adventurous training activities offered by the Joint Service Mountain Training Centre (JSMTC) Bavaria wing in Germany for military personnel. The centre offers a summer programme that features kayaking, hill walking and rock climbing, apart from climbing and paragliding. There are also lodges that can be used for units planning multi-activity weeks.

An interview with disc jockey Major Nick Burdick is presented. Topics discussed include his debut offering "The Prohibition EP," the release of his single "Back to Church" in 2016, and his success at the 2016 Brighton Music Conference. Also mentioned are his day job as an instructor on the junior officers' tactics course, his musical ambitions, and his decision to focus on developing his own material.

The article profiles several elite athletes within the British Army including Lieutenant Lauren Hall, Corporal Becky Hoare and Lance Corporal Kyle Morrison. Topics discussed include benefits reaped by Hall from training for cross-country running, cardiovascular exercise brought by cycling, swimming and running to IronMan athlete Hoare and ways boxing help Morrison become a better soldier.

The article discusses the elite programme launched by the British Army in 2014 to identify Servicemen and women with the potential to win medals at the 2020 Olympic Games. Topics covered include highlights of the training for the shooting event, the personal experience of shooter Sergeant Ian Jack of competing at an international shooting event in 2011, and the important role of Royal Air Force Reservist Squadron Leader Albie Fox in implementing the elite programme.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2015 annual Army Operational Shooting Competition, staged at ranges in Ash, Pirbright and Bisley in England. Topics discussed include competitions previously held at brigade and divisional level to ensure only the best Army shots take part in the event, and a sharp increase in turnout with around 480 personnel seen heading out to the ranges.

A photograph of members of the British Army and the Royal Air Force at the InterServices championship is presented.

The article reports on British military personnel's performance at the 2015 Inter-Corps Swimming and Water Polo Championships. Topics covered include the Army Medical Services' (AMS) domination of the women's competitions, James Gibson's setting of a record in the men's 200-meter freestyle, and Kimberley Preston's victory in the 800-meter freestyle race. Also mentioned are the increased participation rates in the water polo competition.

An image of cyclists from Great Britain's Royal Army Physical Training Corps at the 2015 Intercorps Road Race Championship is presented.

The article discusses the profile of the British Army Road Race Cycling Team. Topics covered include how British Army's female cyclists dominated the Inter-Services Road Race Championships, the winning performances of Warrant Officer Class 2 Chanel Mason and Private Alex Farquhar, and the views of team captain Warrant Officer Class 2 Donna Ahort on the success of her team at the Inter-Service Road Race Championships. It also discusses the racing performance of the British Army men.

The article discusses the highlights of the British Army Service's cross-country mountain bike campaign which started at the Olympic venue of Hadleigh Park and ended at the Wiltshire countryside in England. Topics covered include the competition between Captain Bruce Spilsbury and Staff Sergeant Taff Rogerson, the soldiers' pursuit of seeking an alternative to traditional sports according to race organizer Captain Tiny Simmonds, and the health and social benefits of mountain biking.

The article presents the views of several Great Britin military personnel on what challenges they hope to complete during their Army careers including Irvine Popplewell, Rhys Parrish and Alexander Wright. Popplewell wanted to do the Nijmegen marches since he was young, Parrish want to do full Ironman and Wright to keep representing his corps and the Service at football.