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  • Soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 14 September 2012.

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

  • Two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment were killed in Afghanistan today, Saturday 15 September 2012.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan as changeover of British brigades begins

    The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, has paid a visit to Afghanistan where he received an update on operations on the ground as the UK prepares to reduce its force levels in the country by 500 troops.

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

  • Afghan and British forces compete together in 'Helmand Olympics'

    Helmand province witnessed a true sporting spectacular as British military personnel joined the people of Lashkar Gah to host their own version of the Olympic Games.

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

  • Combat medic reservists learn infantry skills

    Front line combat medics are being put to the test in a new overseas training exercise to make sure they are not only first-rate trauma medics but can also think and act like fighting troops on patrol in Afghanistan.

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

  • 3 Royal Welsh train for hot weather ops

    Reservists from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh have been put through their paces under the Cyprus sun.

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

  • RAF Force Protection Wing trials the new Foxhound armoured vehicle

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing based at Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan, have become amongst the very first Service personnel in the region to operate Foxhound, the MOD's latest protected patrol …

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

  • RMP assist community training of Helmand police

    Members of the Royal Military Police (RMP) have been working alongside the Afghan Police in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, to create a more community-focused force.

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

  • Dealing with redundant ammunition in Afghanistan

    Over the next 18 months, tonnes of old bullets will be turned into 'brass' at Camp Bastion

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

  • Prince Harry arrives in Afghanistan to begin tour of duty

    Prince Harry, known as Captain Wales in the military, arrived today at Camp Bastion in Helmand province to start an operational tour as an Apache helicopter pilot.

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

  • Soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards dies from wounds sustained in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards died in Queen Elizabeth Birmingham today, Friday 7 September 2012, from wounds sustained in Afghanist…

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

  • Retired Devon policeman walking the beat in Helmand province

    After hanging up his police uniform three years ago, retired Newton Abbot policeman Lieutenant Colonel David Ward is back doing what he does best, but this time in the heat and dust of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • 3 YORKS company returns from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from Corunna Company, 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 YORKS), returned to Warminster on Tuesday, 4 September, after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Medic on life with British reconnaissance troops in Afghanistan

    A young medic from West Yorkshire is working with the 12th Mechanized Brigade Reconnaissance Force, an elite unit that operates in some of the most dangerous areas of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Navy team keep helicopters going in Afghanistan

    A specialist Navy team has clocked up six years fixing damage to all British military helicopters in Afghanistan.

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

  • Communicating 4 Mech's upcoming Afghanistan tour

    An Army HR administrator and an Army Photographic Competition-winning reservist will help to report on the activities of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) in Helmand province when it deploys in October. Report by Shell Dar…

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

  • QRL soldiers poised to strike at Afghan insurgency

    The soldiers of B Squadron of the Queen's Royal Lancers (B Sqn QRL) will provide the potent Brigade Reconnaissance Force of 4th Mechanized Brigade during Op HERRICK 17. Report by Shell Daruwala.

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

  • Royal Marines ready for Afghanistan deployment

    650 men of 40 Commando Royal Marines (40 Cdo) have honed their skills with a final exercise on Salisbury Plain ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan with 4th Mechanized Brigade in October.

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

  • RAF pilot keeps troops supplied in Afghanistan

    An RAF pilot is currently flying Merlin helicopters from Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, moving equipment, personnel and supplies to and from the forward operating and patrol bases.

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

  • UK forces back animal welfare drive in Lashkar Gah

    British soldiers from the King's Royal Hussars have been championing an Afghan Government programme aimed at improving animal welfare in Lashkar Gah.

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