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  • RFA Fort Rosalie finishes her Libya mission

    The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel Fort Rosalie has completed her tasking under Operation ELLAMY, the UK's contribution to international efforts to protect Libyan civilians from attack by the former Gaddafi regime.

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

  • RAF Search and Rescue crewman in charity cycle ride

    An RAF Search and Rescue crewman has begun a 1,800-mile (2,900km) circumnavigation of the UK's six RAF Search and Rescue bases to raise money for charity.

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

  • Royal Navy redundancies

    As part of the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme, and following on from the Army and the RAF earlier this month, today the Royal Navy is notifying personnel selected for redundancy in Tranche 1 of the programme.

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

  • RAF and Royal Navy continue action against Gaddafi forces

    The Royal Navy and RAF have been in action all week against Colonel Gaddafi's forces who continue to operate indiscriminately in Sirte and Bani Walid.

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

  • Armed Forces bravery recognised with gallantry honours

    Private Bryan Johnson, aged 24, whose Military Cross is announced today, had been a trained soldier for less a year when he displayed immense…

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

  • RFA Black Rover returns from 18-month deployment

    RFA Black Rover supported maritime security operations and provided a military presence in the South Atlantic and overseas UK territories including…

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

  • Knives are out at Military's biggest food fight

    Chefs and caterers from all three Services have been battling it out in the heat of the kitchen this week at Exercise Joint Caterer.

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 30 September 2011

    A total of 140 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 30 September 2011.

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

  • RAF reservists celebrate Freedom of Ashfield

    RAF reservists have marched through the Nottinghamshire town of Hucknall with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating and Colours flying for the first time in more than 80 years.

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

  • HMS Argyll deploys to Middle East after refit

    The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll is sailing on a six-month deployment to the Middle East after an 11-month refit.

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

  • Army chaplain speaks of life on the front line

    Army chaplain Stephen Hancock describes how life for a padre on operations can be tough but very rewarding.

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

  • 1 YORKS deploy to Afghanistan

    Personnel from 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (1 YORKS) are starting a gruelling six-month tour in Afghanistan where they will work alongside the Afghan National Army to help them prepare to fully take over security op…

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

  • Health awards finalists announced

    Military and civilian medics who provide innovative healthcare for serving personnel and veterans have been shortlisted in the Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards (MCHPA).

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

  • Royal Navy Merlins mark ten years on the front line

    The four Merlin squadrons, all based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, marked the milestone with their first look at the next-generation …

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

  • Forces LGBT networking site wins European Diversity Award

    The inaugural European Diversity Awards were held in London on 22 September 2011 and served to highlight some of Europe’s highest achievers …

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

  • Royal Marines train in Californian desert

    For the past week, Royal Marines from 40 Commando have been training at a US Marine Corps facility in the searing heat of the Californian desert.

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

  • Queen's Gurkha Signals mark anniversary on Op ELLAMY

    Members of the Queen's Gurkha Signals from 22 Signal Regiment, currently based at Gioia del Colle air base in southern Italy, recently celebrated the unit's birthday.

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

  • Gurkha sergeant builds strong relationships with Afghan Police

    A sergeant from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) has described his fourth tour in Afghanistan as the most rewarding yet after building strong relationships with Afghan colleagues.

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

  • Dr Fox: Defence Budget on a firm footing

    In an interview with ModernGov magazine Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has restated his belief that Britain's Armed Forces are prepared for any eventuality.

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

  • RAF and USMC co-ordinate air campaign over Afghanistan

    In the south and south west of Afghanistan, a team from the RAF is working with the US Marine Corps (USMC) on the daunting task of co-ordinating the use of some of the world's busiest airspace.

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