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King Charles III served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy during the 1970s, qualifying as a helicopter pilot and commanding the coastal minehunter HMS Bronington. He trained with the Cambridge University Air Squadron, later flying helicopters for 845 Naval Air Squadron aboard HMS Hermes, and completed the Royal Marines Commando training, earning his green beret. He retired in 1976 as a Commander.