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The kindness and generosity of individuals and groups who send gift packages out to operational theatres are greatly appreciated. However, the…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Sixty officers and soldiers from 214 Signal Squadron, part of 21st Signal Regiment (Air Support), have received Afghanistan operational service medals in York Minster.
Letters to PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
It is the halfway point between RAF Brize Norton and Camp Bastion, and getting troops from A to B (Akrotiri to Bastion) is one of the crucial roles fulfilled by personnel at the RAF's base in Cyprus.
On Monday, 28 November, soldiers of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG) proudly marched through Glasgow to mark their return from a tough but successful tour of duty in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
British soldiers have built a checkpoint in record time to help stop the movement of insurgents in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Hundreds of well-wishers have lined streets across the East Midlands to welcome the 9th/12th Royal Lancers home from a successful and challenging tour of Afghanistan.
The 5,000-tonne ice-breaking ship completed an intensive period of sea trials and training prior to deploying to the Antarctic Peninsula. HMS…
The latest phase of the transition process, announced on Sunday 27 November 2011 by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, demonstrates continuing progress…
Training provided at Warcop and other DTE sites across the UK is vital in preparing troops for operational deployment. Working with the Woodland…
The Department for Transport has started the procurement process for a new UK-wide Search and Rescue helicopter service to be provided by civilian crews, it has been announced today.
The Russian Ambassador has thanked the crew of the RAF Search and Rescue Flight, which included Prince William, for their attempts to rescue the crew of a sinking Russian cargo vessel this weekend.
A paratrooper who was told his leg might have to be amputated after he was injured in Afghanistan has returned to the football pitch as the Army team's midfield dynamo.
With sadness the Ministry of Defence confirms that Rifleman Sheldon Steel from 5th Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 27 November 2011.
Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, DL, Under Secretary of State.
UK rap and hip-hop star Professor Green headlined a star-studded show this week to welcome military personnel from 7th Armoured Brigade home from their mission in Afghanistan.
Now in their sixth year, these awards celebrate and recognise individuals and teams who have shown outstanding achievements in delivering excellence…
Soldiers from D Company, 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES), supported the Afghan Uniform Police in the village of Khasar in the protected …
Royal Navy warship HMS Bangor returned home to Faslane today following 120 days of non-stop action supporting NATO operations off the coast of Libya.
The first ever joint Services expedition to the mainland of Antarctica will begin on 27 December 2011 and last for just over two months. The…
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