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  • Lorraine Kelly launches Armed Forces Day 2011

    Following her dramatic entry to Edinburgh city centre, Ms Kelly was ordered across an assault course by some of the Army’s fittest soldiers,…

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

  • Prince Charles praises Paras

    Paratroopers recently returned from Afghanistan were praised for their 'selfless service and commitment' on the front line by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on 16 June 2011.

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

  • RAF personnel wake up to ‘recycled’ bedrooms at Northolt

    London-based RAF personnel will be sleeping in some of the greenest beds in town, thanks to an innovative project to recycle unwanted temporary accommodation.

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

  • Squadron's longest serving member slides into retirement

    Burmese Python, Squadron Leader Eric Aldrovandi, 14 Squadron's mascot, slid into retirement yesterday after a 25-year career with the Royal Air Force.

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

  • Corporal Lloyd Newell killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Lloyd Newell of The Parachute Regiment was killed in Afghanistan on Thursday 16 June 2011.

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  • Craftsman Andrew Found killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Craftsman Andrew Found, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), was killed in…

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  • 2011/06/16 - 28th International Global Security Workshop

    Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology in Paris, France on Thursday 16 June 2011.

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

  • Defence Secretary sees progress towards transition in Helmand

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has visited British forces in Helmand province as they prepare to begin the process of handing over substantive security responsibilities to their Afghan counterparts in Lashkar Gah.

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

  • Paralympic legend backs troops on Armed Forces Day

    One of Britain's most successful Paralympians of all time, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, is encouraging people to go and support troops on next week's Armed Forces Day. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Gibraltar Regiment trains Gambians for Darfur deployment

    Major Ivor Lopez and his instructors have just completed the first week of the three-week package which is designed to train Gambian troops …

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

  • Royal Marines work with Afghan Forces to protect their communities

    Until recently the area, where the Royal Marines from RM Condor in Arbroath have been patrolling alongside Afghan soldiers from 3 Brigade 215…

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

  • Navy divers get refurbished training home

    Royal Navy Clearance Divers have a refurbished training centre on Scotland’s west Coast.

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

  • Gunners swap sands of Afghanistan for the Atlantic Ocean

    Soldiers from 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 PARA RHA) are swapping the dusty heat of landlocked Afghanistan for the cold waters of the Atlantic.

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

  • Olympic tickets offered to UK Armed Forces members

    Serving troops are being given the chance to win tickets for next year's Olympic Games, reports Lorraine McBride.

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

  • Afghan helicopter pilots take to the skies over Kabul

    The Afghan National Security Forces continue to develop thanks to the support and partnership of British Armed Forces. Their airborne capability…

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

  • Defence community warned of risks of social media

    A new MOD education campaign is warning Service personnel and civilian staff of the importance of guarding personal information when using social media channels.

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

  • Airborne supply experts receive Afghanistan medals

    Following their recent six-month tour of Helmand province, soldiers from 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps (13 AA Sp Regt RLC), were presented with their Operational Service Medals at Merville Barrack…

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

  • Military hunters hit the target in search for ancient trees

    Staff from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have joined forces with military colleagues and industry partners to unearth and record centuries-old ancient trees on Defence sites across the country.

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

  • Preparing injured soldiers for life after service

    Thousands of sick and injured soldiers leave the Army every year, and Exercise Roebuck Accord is helping to ease what can be a difficult transition back into civilian life. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • British troops haul Ridgback in Helmand marathon

    Soldiers from the General Service (GS) Squadron decided that running a marathon in the Afghan summer heat was just not original enough so they…

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