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  • Army reservist provides Olympics security at Eton Dorney

    An Army reservist is one of a team of military personnel who has been carrying out personal, luggage and vehicle screening at Eton Dorney, one of the London 2012 Olympic venues.

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

  • Gurkha Engineers lead Team GB's Olympic flag-raising team

    A Gurkha Engineer is leading the British Army's Victory Ceremony flag-raising team which salutes Team GB's Olympic medal wins.

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

  • 110/2012 - Top level thanks for Olympics servicemen and women

    Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, visited Armed Forces personnel based at Hainault, Essex, this morning to thank them for their ongoing efforts in support of delivering a safe and secure Olympic Games.

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

  • Lord Coe and General Richards thank Armed Forces for Olympics effort

    Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, and LOCOG Chair Lord Coe visited Armed Forces personnel based at Hainault in Essex this morning to thank them for their ongoing efforts in support of delivering a safe …

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

  • HMS Chiddingfold ready to go back to work

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold is back in the water after spending eight months in dry dock for a significant upgrade.

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

  • Royal Marines centre stage in Weymouth Olympics celebrations

    Commandos from 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (4 ASRM), based on board HMS Bulwark, made a dramatic entrance to Weymouth's Olympics opening weekend celebration on Saturday evening.

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

  • Armed Forces helping deliver Olympics security

    With the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games taking place tomorrow, and Olympic events already underway, Ian Carr examines the role of the 18,000 military personnel helping to keep the Games secure from behind …

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

  • PM thanks military personnel for Olympics role

    During a visit to HMS Ocean, which is moored on the Thames, Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute to all the military personnel on duty over the Olympic period.

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

  • HMS Defender moves into her new home

    The Royal Navy's newest Type 45 destroyer, HMS Defender, sailed into her new home at Her Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth today.

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

  • Defence fire crews assist at major blaze

    Fire crews from the Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation (DFRMO) have lent their support to tackling a major fire at a vehicle scrapyard and metal recycling facility in Royal Wootton Bassett on 5 July 2012.

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

  • Deal signed for new combat boots

    The Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-million pound contract for new boots for the Army, Royal Navy and RAF.

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

  • RAF Chief visits Olympics airspace control centre

    The head of the Royal Air Force has visited Swanwick to meet air traffic controllers managing British skies during the Olympic Games.

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

  • 100/2012 - Defence Secretary announces accommodation for 3,500 additional Olympics personnel

    An exhibition centre in Wapping, East London, will serve as accommodation for the bulk of the 3,500 additional military personnel who are being deployed on Olympic Security operations, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond announ…

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

  • Olympics accommodation for additional military personnel

    An exhibition centre in East London will accommodate the bulk of the 3,500 additional military personnel being deployed on security operations during the Olympic Games.

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

  • Olympics airspace restrictions begin

    Extra airspace restrictions around London and the South East, designed to ensure a safe and secure London 2012 Olympic Games, started at midnight on Saturday 14 July.

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

  • 099/2012 - Defence assets in place as Olympic air security operations get under way

    Armed Forces equipment which will support the security effort for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been deployed during the course of this week – with the operation continuing into the weekend.

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

  • HMS Ocean opens to public ahead of Olympics duties

    The helicopter carrier HMS Ocean will berth at Greenwich this evening for her Olympics duties, and will be open to the public on Sunday, 15 July - a unique opportunity to tour the largest ship in the Royal Navy Fleet.

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

  • Additional military support to Olympics security

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that an additional 3,500 military personnel will be deployed as part of the security arrangements for the 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Household Cavalry enjoy a post-Jubilee seaside break

    The horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment have swapped the hustle and bustle of city life for some well-earned rehabilitation among the sand dunes and surf of the North Norfolk coast.

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

  • Forces flag-raisers prepare for Olympics duties

    Personnel from all three Services are preparing for their duties as flag-raisers during the 100 Team Welcome and 805 Victory Ceremonies due to take place over the course of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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