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  • Armoured engineer squadron returns from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 8 Armoured Engineer Squadron, part of 26 Engineer Regiment, have returned to Perham Down after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 28 September 2012

    A total of 106 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 28 September 2012.

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

  • Service personnel awarded for outstanding gallantry

    The National Army Museum in Chelsea hosted the latest Operational Honours and Awards ceremony (List Number 39) yesterday, where 21 of the 106 servicemen and women being honoured were praised by the Adjutant General, Lieutena…

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

  • 130/2012 - Service personnel awarded for outstanding gallantry

    A young Royal Engineer who displayed coolness and selfless courage whilst clearing an IED-infested area of Afghanistan’s Helmand province is amongst a number of gallant service personnel to be recognised in the latest Operat…

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

  • Army Education Officer talks about teaching in Afghanistan

    An Army teacher from Northern Ireland is currently plying his trade in the heat and dust of Afghanistan.

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

  • Captain Carl Manley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain Carl Manley of the Royal Marines died in Afghanistan on Monday 24 September 2012.

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

  • Scientist supports military colleagues in Helmand

    From Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan, MOD scientist Dr Peter Harvey explains the role of the Scientific Adviser. Ian Carr reports.

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  • 40 Commando takes command in Nahr-e Saraj

    40 Commando Royal Marines officially completed the transfer of command of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj (North) on 21 September 2012 from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.

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

  • Captain James Anthony Townley dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Captain James Anthony Townley from the Corps of Royal Engineers died in Afghanistan on Friday 21 September 2012.

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

  • Outgoing Governor of Helmand thanks British forces

    The outgoing Governor of Helmand province, Gulab Mangal, has thanked International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for their service and sacrifices in Afghanistan during his four years in office.

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

  • Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups dies in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Jonathan Eric Kups, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, died at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, on Friday…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister pays tribute to outgoing Governor of Helmand Province

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has paid tribute to the efforts of the outgoing Governor of Helmand Province Mohammad Gulab Mangal.

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

  • Soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment dies in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 28 Engineer Regiment, attached to 21 Engineer Regiment, died in Afghanistan today, Friday 21 September 2012.

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

  • 125/2012 - No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing Defends Camp Bastion during Taliban Attack

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing working alongside the US Marine Corp (USMC) have spoken about quickly regained control of Camp Bastion Airfield post an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 and captur…

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

  • RAF Force Protection Wing defends Camp Bastion during Taliban attack

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing, working alongside the US Marine Corps (USMC), have spoken about quickly regaining control of Camp Bastion Airfield following an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 a…

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

  • Close co-operation with the Afghan security forces 'fundamental' to success

    In an article published in the Daily Telegraph, the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion The Rifles and the Brigade Advisory Group in Afghanistan, Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Maconochie, argues that recent 'green on blue…

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report covering July & August

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during July and August 2012.

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

  • Hammond: 'No change of policy in Afghanistan'

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond today addressed the House of Commons in response to reports that NATO's policy regarding ISAF and Afghan troops working together has changed.

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

  • 1 SCOTS depart on Afghanistan deployment

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) have departed their base to deploy to Afghanistan.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - 18 September 2012

    Cabinet, Afghanistan, honours, benefits, pensions, Tsars were discussed at this press briefing

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