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"The SUN Military Awards are back, celebrating another year of heroics from the finest Armed Forces in the world.
Tonight’s cherished awards – affectionately dubbed The Millies – are returning for their 12th year to salute Our Boys and Girls.
Hundreds of nominations poured in from readers before a shortlist of three was whittled down for each category. The winners – unveiled tonight in London – were picked by a judging panel of ex-military top brass, Forces supporters and celebrities.
On these pages we showcase our nominees across the categories, hailing incredible acts of courage, fortitude and dedication at home and abroad.
Inspiring Others
Private Fin Doherty, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment
Captain Matt Pexton and Captain Jamie Robson, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Joe Winch, Royal Marines
Hero Overseas - Individual
Flight Lieutenant Aaron Kerry, RAF Odiham
Colour Sergeant Alfie Bates, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment
Squadron Leader Jonathon Lowe, RAF High Wycombe
Hero At Home - Individual
Colour Sergeant Richard Kerr, Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
Lance Bombardiers Zac Walton, Kyle Cromar and Richard Wheatley, 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
Lance Corporal Craig Daniels, Military Provost Guard Service
Hero At Home - Unit
18 & 27 Squadron RAF Odiham
Operation Relentless, Continuous At Sea Deterrent
2nd Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment
Overcoming Adversity
Rifleman Craig Monaghan, 2 Rifles
RAF Sergeant Georgina Smith.
Squadron Leader Roger Cruickshank, RAF Lossiemouth
Support To The Armed Forces
All Call Signs support network
Mission Motorsport charity
Halfords support pledge
Hero Overseas - Unit
32 AND 39 Engineer Regiment, Op Trenton
HMS Argyll
HMS Dragon
Best Reservist
Lieutenant Commander Tracy MacSephney, Marine Component Command, Royal Navy
Captain Karl Stone, A Squadron, Royal Yeomanry
Lieutenant Imogen Napper, HMS Vivid
Innovation
Scar-free Foundation
Mexe 360
Dare team
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Tonight’s cherished awards – affectionately dubbed The Millies – are returning for their 12th year to salute Our Boys and Girls.
Hundreds of nominations poured in from readers before a shortlist of three was whittled down for each category. The winners – unveiled tonight in London – were picked by a judging panel of ex-military top brass, Forces supporters and celebrities.
On these pages we showcase our nominees across the categories, hailing incredible acts of courage, fortitude and dedication at home and abroad.
Inspiring Others
Private Fin Doherty, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment
Captain Matt Pexton and Captain Jamie Robson, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment
Lieutenant Colonel Joe Winch, Royal Marines
Hero Overseas - Individual
Flight Lieutenant Aaron Kerry, RAF Odiham
Colour Sergeant Alfie Bates, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment
Squadron Leader Jonathon Lowe, RAF High Wycombe
Hero At Home - Individual
Colour Sergeant Richard Kerr, Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
Lance Bombardiers Zac Walton, Kyle Cromar and Richard Wheatley, 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
Lance Corporal Craig Daniels, Military Provost Guard Service
Hero At Home - Unit
18 & 27 Squadron RAF Odiham
Operation Relentless, Continuous At Sea Deterrent
2nd Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment
Overcoming Adversity
Rifleman Craig Monaghan, 2 Rifles
RAF Sergeant Georgina Smith.
Squadron Leader Roger Cruickshank, RAF Lossiemouth
Support To The Armed Forces
All Call Signs support network
Mission Motorsport charity
Halfords support pledge
Hero Overseas - Unit
32 AND 39 Engineer Regiment, Op Trenton
HMS Argyll
HMS Dragon
Best Reservist
Lieutenant Commander Tracy MacSephney, Marine Component Command, Royal Navy
Captain Karl Stone, A Squadron, Royal Yeomanry
Lieutenant Imogen Napper, HMS Vivid
Innovation
Scar-free Foundation
Mexe 360
Dare team

Selfless and heroic Armed Forces nominated for The Sun's Military Awards
THE SUN Military Awards are back, celebrating another year of heroics from the finest Armed Forces in the world. Tonight’s cherished awards – affectionately dubbed The Millies – are returning for t…

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