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  • 1st Mechanized Brigade takes over in Helmand

    The Army's 1st Mechanized Brigade has taken command of Task Force Helmand in southern Afghanistan marking the start of Operation Herrick 18.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMS Kent helps strengthen Libya-UK relations

    Royal Navy frigate HMS Kent has visited Tripoli to enhance relations between Libya and the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF develops Typhoon multi-role capability

    The RAF's 6 Squadron have dropped inert Paveway II bombs from a Tranche 2 Typhoon aircraft for the first time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed Forces' role in the funeral of Lady Thatcher

    Details of the Armed Forces' involvement in the funeral of Baroness Thatcher, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The future of Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has today responded to points made in a House of Commons Defence Select Committee report on Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How the armed forces covenant can support serving personnel

    Case studies about serving personnel who have been assisted by the armed forces covenant.

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  • How the armed forces covenant can support service families

    Case studies about service personnel families who have been assisted by the armed forces covenant.

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  • How the Armed Forces Covenant can support veterans

    Case studies about veterans who have been assisted by the Armed Forces Covenant.

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  • How the armed forces covenant can support wounded, injured or sick personnel

    Case studies about wounded, injured or sick service personnel who have been assisted by the armed forces covenant.

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  • Admiral Zambellas new First Sea Lord

    Admiral Sir George Zambellas has today superseded Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope as the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • US Air Force award for MOD employee

    A MOD employee was recently announced as the 2012 United States Air Force Transportation Civilian Technician of the Year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Marines leave Afghanistan for last time

    The last full Royal Marines commando group to serve in Afghanistan on Operation Herrick is returning to the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gallantry award for soldier who rescued wounded comrade

    A soldier who risked his life in Afghanistan to rescue a wounded comrade during a ferocious ambush has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gallantry award for quick-thinking soldier involved in violent ambush

    A soldier who assisted the injured crew of a stricken vehicle in Afghanistan while under fire has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy reservists taste life at sea

    The Pride of Bristol training vessel has given young Royal Naval Reserve ratings experience of life at sea in the Bristol Channel.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Soldiers help excavate Roman site in Wales

    An award-winning project is using archaeology to aid the recovery of injured soldiers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Front line Army chef commended

    A British Army chef has been recognised by the senior UK commander in Helmand for his social and culinary contributions in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Oldest gallantry award for stand-out soldier

    A soldier who went to live in Spain and joined the British Army's Royal Gibraltar Regiment has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMS Scott returns to Plymouth

    Royal Navy survey ship HMS Scott has returned to Plymouth from operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Honour for TA soldier who took command after officers were shot

    A Territorial Army soldier who fought off Afghan insurgents after his 2 senior officers were shot has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government