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  • British forces celebrate Diamond Jubilee in Afghanistan

    Being thousands of miles from home hasn't stopped British forces celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in Afghanistan.

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

  • Thousands of troops honour Queen's Diamond Jubilee

    The main Diamond Jubilee events took place in London today with over 1,000 members of the Armed Forces involved in ceremonial roles.

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

  • Private Gregg Thomas Stone killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Gregg Thomas Stone, from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 3 June 2012.

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  • Armed Forces support Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

    Service personnel were out in force on London's River Thames today as part of the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant.

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

  • Soldier from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment was killed in Afghanistan today, 3 June 2012.

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

  • Corporal Michael John Thacker killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Michael John Thacker, from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 1 June 2012.

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  • 074/2012 - ‘Diamond’ Flypast for The Queen

    The Royal Navy’s aviators have revealed their spectacular flypast formation for the finale of the Thames River Pageant.

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

  • 073/2012 - Ministry of Defence appoints new Chief Scientific Adviser

    The Ministry of Defence has appointed a new Chief Scientific Adviser to oversee its science and technology programme, to ensure battle-winning technology across Defence.

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

  • MOD appoints new Chief Scientific Adviser

    The MOD has announced today that Professor Vernon Gibson will be appointed as its new Chief Scientific Adviser.

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

  • Father cycles around UK in memory of soldier son

    The father of a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan began the final leg of a 2,460-mile (3,960km) charity cycle ride around the UK this week.

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

  • The Diamond Jubilee weekend

    Thousands of members of the UK's Armed Forces across all three Services will be taking part in ceremonial duties at various events this weekend to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

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

  • Navy minehunters sail for Gulf

    Royal Navy minehunters HMS Shoreham and HMS Atherstone set sail this week for three-year deployments to the Gulf region.

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

  • ARRC honours soldiers home from Afghanistan

    The Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) honoured more than 160 soldiers recently returned from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan with a parade and medal ceremony earlier this week.

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

  • 42 Commando celebrate opening of new medical centre

    Royal Marines of 42 Commando at Bickleigh near Plymouth marked the completion of their newly-built medical and dental centre with a ceremonial opening on Friday 25 May.

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

  • RAF High Wycombe exercises Freedom of the District

    Service personnel from RAF High Wycombe have paraded through the Buckinghamshire town of Princes Risborough with 'swords drawn, bayonets fixed, colours flying and bands playing'.

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

  • Soldier injured in Afghanistan to row in Thames Jubilee Pageant

    A soldier who was almost paralysed by a gunman whilst serving in Afghanistan is to row in the historic Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames this weekend.

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

  • Irish Guards prepare for contingency role

    Troops from No 1 Company of the Irish Guards have been conducting public order training to prepare them for their upcoming role as part of the UK's contingency operations battalion.

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

  • UK and US soldiers strengthen ties with jump onto Salisbury Plain

    Over 150 paratroopers from the UK and the United States have parachuted together onto Salisbury Plain as part of an annual exchange programme called Exercise Airdrop Warrior.

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

  • Behind the scenes at the Household Cavalry Jubilee preparations

    In the run-up to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration weekend, a team at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) are working hard behind the scenes to suit and boot the horses and riders.

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

  • Personnel on deployment receive Jubilee tins

    To mark the unique occasion of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee, Fortnum and Mason is presenting Armed Forces personnel on operational deployments with the 'United Services Tin'.

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