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  • 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

  • RAF continues strikes against Gaddafi forces in Sirte

    Over the weekend and into Monday, RAF operations over Libya have continued, with attacks on pro-Gaddafi forces in Sirte and Bani Walid.

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

  • Duke of Kent visits British troops in Helmand

    During his trip to Helmand, the Duke met medics and doctors working at the Role 3 Hospital at Camp Bastion, where injured service men and women…

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

  • Logistics soldiers deploy to Afghanistan

    Personnel from 1 Logistic Support Regiment (1LSR) have begun their deployment to Afghanistan after completing a final series of last minute preparations and checks.

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

  • Assembly of the first of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers is underway at Rosyth

    The Royal Navy’s massive new aircraft carriers are being delivered by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance (ACA) - the alliance between DE&S, Babcock…

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

  • RAF Typhoons return from Libya operations

    After six months and one day supporting the UK mission over Libya as part of Operation ELLAMY, RAF Typhoons have left Gioia del Colle in Italy and returned to the UK.

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

  • Royal Navy's 'eye in the sky' home from Libya mission

    Royal Navy personnel, who by using Sea King Airborne Surveillance and Control helicopters helped Army Air Corps (AAC) Apache helicopter launch strikes against Gaddafi's forces in Libya, have returned home from operations.

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

  • King's Troop horses enjoy Cornish adventure

    Hundreds of people have been turning out to see the horses and soldiers of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) during their recent visit to Cornwall.

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

  • Plymouth soldiers use advice from Devon Police in Helmand

    For the past few months a group of Commando Gunners have been putting the advice they received from civilian police in the UK into practice as they mentor members of the Afghan Police in Helmand.

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

  • Transport upgrade for RAF Recruit Training Squadron mascot

    Aircraftman George the Goat made his maiden journey in his new trailer recently to appear in a graduation parade at RAF Halton

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