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  • D-Day veteran dusts off top-secret equipment

    An RAF veteran has visited Bletchley Park to see the top-secret kit he used to direct aircraft over Normandy following the D-Day landings.

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

  • New facilities for Wattisham military families

    Families at the Army’s main operating base for its Apache helicopters have received a boost with the delivery of a new childcare centre

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  • Naval recovery centre royal opening

    A new £23 million recovery centre for wounded, injured and sick serving military personnel, veterans and their families has been opened.

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

  • Armed Forces Day events unveiled

    A programme of spectacular events for this year's Armed Forces Day in the historic city of Stirling has been revealed.

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

  • Muslims in the armed forces

    The number of Islamic recruits in the UK armed forces has risen by well over 40% since 2007.

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

  • MOD identifies 10 First World War soldiers

    Ten soldiers killed during the First World War who were found in France during 2009 have now been identified.

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

  • Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

    Veterans in need of housing support across Scotland will be able to benefit from £1.94 million of government funding.

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

  • Military courage recognised by operational honours list

    Courageous servicemen and women have been awarded for their gallantry in the latest operational honours list.

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

  • 100 days to Armed Forces Day 2014

    Today marks the start of the 100-day countdown to this year's Armed Forces Day.

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

  • MOD Welfare Conference

    Speech by Anna Soubry, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Armed forces imam honoured with OBE

    The first Muslim chaplain to the UK armed forces has been presented with an OBE for his services to defence.

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

  • First Service Complaints Ombudsman to be created

    The independent commissioner whose role it is to ensure armed forces complaints are fairly and properly dealt with is to receive new powers.

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

  • D-Day veterans called to action

    D-Day veterans are being asked to contact the Royal British Legion to gain access to D-Day 70th anniversary events in June.

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

  • Your country needs you!

    Make this year's Armed Forces Day memorable by hosting your own event with the help of MOD funding.

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

  • Armed Forces discount card launched in time for Christmas

    A brand new discount card, exclusively for members of the Armed Forces, their families and veterans, will be rolled out next week.

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

  • Army band in 'farewell' fanfare

    The Royal Artillery Band has marked its historic departure from Woolwich with a musical parade.

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

  • Former forces to get help with housing

    Thousands of veterans are set to benefit from £40 million of funding for nationwide housing projects.

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

  • D-Day 70th anniversary

    The Ministry of Defence has announced its involvement in the Normandy landings 70th anniversary commemorations.

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

  • Car prices driven down for armed forces

    A new discount programme launched today could save armed forces members and their families thousands of pounds on the cost of a new car.

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

  • £51 million contract for new troops' homes

    A major contract to build new homes for soldiers and their families returning from Germany has been announced today.

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