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  • 125/2012 - No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing Defends Camp Bastion during Taliban Attack

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing working alongside the US Marine Corp (USMC) have spoken about quickly regained control of Camp Bastion Airfield post an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 and captur…

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

  • Reserves hone fighting skills in Italy

    Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh (3 R WELSH) have been honing their fighting skills in Italy as the Army looks to ramp up its Reserve Forces.

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

  • RAF Force Protection Wing defends Camp Bastion during Taliban attack

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing, working alongside the US Marine Corps (USMC), have spoken about quickly regaining control of Camp Bastion Airfield following an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 a…

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

  • Ambush sails into base port to begin sea trials

    Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy's potent, new Astute Class attack submarines, sailed into Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde today to begin sea trials.

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

  • Close co-operation with the Afghan security forces 'fundamental' to success

    In an article published in the Daily Telegraph, the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion The Rifles and the Brigade Advisory Group in Afghanistan, Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Maconochie, argues that recent 'green on blue&…

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

  • A royal opening for new Headley Court rehabilitation complex

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have today opened the new Jubilee Rehabilitation Complex at the Headley Court Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre.

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

  • 124/2012 - A Royal opening for new multi-million rehabilitation complex at Headley Court

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall will today open the new Jubilee Rehabilitation Complex at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) in Headley Court.

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

  • Hammond: 'No change of policy in Afghanistan'

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today addressed the House of Commons in response to reports that NATO's policy regarding ISAF and Afghan troops working together has changed.

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

  • The Army's Principal Personnel Officer talks about his role

    The Adjutant General, Lieutenant General Sir Mark Mans, talks to Ian Carr about future challenges and the importance of supporting Service personnel and their families.

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

  • 1 SCOTS depart on Afghanistan deployment

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) have departed their base to deploy to Afghanistan.

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

  • Typhoon squadron stands up in Scotland

    One of the oldest squadrons in the Royal Air Force, 1 (Fighter) Squadron, has returned to active service at RAF Leuchars in Fife as a Typhoon unit.

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

  • Shackleton lifeboat completes sea trials

    A pair of Royal Navy and Royal Marines adventurers have completed a summer of sea trials as they prepare to take an authentic replica of Sir Ernest Shackleton's famous lifeboat back to the icy wastes of the South Pole.

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

  • Joint flight supports UK-French co-operation

    Senior officers in the Royal Air Force and French Air Force traded places on 14 September to fly in Typhoon and Rafale fighter jets in a demonstration of the strong ties which exist between the two air arms.

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

  • The Few remembered at Westminster Abbey

    The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall led the nation yesterday in paying tribute to the massive sacrifice of the men and women of Fighter Command who defended the skies of the UK during the Battle of Britain.

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

  • Generous public urged: think twice before sending unsolicited Christmas gifts to troops

    With the Christmas countdown now underway, the MOD is reiterating its plea to the general public not to send unsolicited gifts and packages to members of the Armed Forces. Whilst undoubtedly well-intentioned, such generosity…

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

  • Soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 14 September 2012.

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

  • Two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment were killed in Afghanistan today, Saturday 15 September 2012.

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

  • Sergeant Gareth Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Gareth Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe, both of 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 YORKS), were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 15 Septe…

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  • Preparing civilian staff for operational deployments

    Maintaining the safety, security and wellbeing of MOD civilian staff who deploy to conflict zones in support of front line operations is paramount.

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

  • Life on patrol

    Soldiers from the King's Royal Hussars explain to Ian Carr what's all in a day's work out on patrol.

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