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Gurkha soldiers returned to the UK today as British forces continue to reduce troop numbers in Afghanistan and hand over to local security forces.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Communities across the UK are invited to apply for funding to host events to celebrate this year's Armed Forces Day on 29 June.
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Marines from 40 Commando have successfully trained 27 reconnaissance troops for the Afghan National Army's 3/215 Brigade.
Changes to EU sanctions on Syria will allow supply of a greater range of equipment to help protect civilian life.
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Deputy Commander Land Forces (Reserves), Major General Ranald Munro, appeared on ITV1's Daybreak this morning to talk about the launch of TA LIVE.
Vice Admiral Peter Hudson has taken over command of the NATO Maritime Headquarters during a ceremony in Northwood, London.
More than 100 Royal Marines from 40 Commando are returning home early from Afghanistan after handing over to Afghan forces.
The Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Philip Dunne, has visited the aeronautical engineering training facilities at RAF Cosford.
Injured war heroes are to receive improved care from the NHS.
Afghanistan-bound members of 1st Mechanized Brigade have showed off kit and demonstrated their skills at a media event on Salisbury Plain.
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