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  • Gurkhas' first Helmand operation of the summer

    A search operation in an area thought to be a Taliban safe haven has been carried out by soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) in their first major operation since recently arriving in Helmand province.

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

  • 2 SCOTS are welcomed home

    Soldiers from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS), who have recently returned from Afghanistan, are marching through the streets of Scotland this week to celebrate their homec…

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

  • Response to the FAC's report on Afghanistan and Pakistan

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has presented to Parliament his response to the Foreign Affairs Committee’s fourth report on the UK’s foreign policy approach to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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

  • Afghanistan: Monthly Progress Report March 2011

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the progress made in Afghanistan during March.

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

  • Soldiers receive Afghanistan medals up a mountain

    In a break from the parade ground norm, soldiers and civilian staff from 16 Air Assault Brigade's headquarters walked up a Welsh mountain last week to collect their Afghanistan campaign medals.

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

  • New ANA training centre opens in Helmand

    The official opening ceremony of a new training centre for Afghan troops in Helmand province took place on Saturday 30 April 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "Need to remain vigilant against al-Qaeda"

    Foreign Secretary comments on the death of Osama Bin Laden and the need to remain vigilant against al-Qaeda and associated groups

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

  • British troops in Afghanistan celebrate Royal Wedding

    Parties were thrown by British troops serving in Afghanistan this weekend to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

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

  • Royal Irish troops praise Afghan partners

    In a husky voice, raw not from celebratory pints of Guinness but from recent homecoming parades, Lieutenant Colonel Colin Weir, Commanding Officer…

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

  • Royal Marines teach Afghan colleagues rugby

    Marines from 45 Commando are working alongside soldiers from the Afghan National Army (ANA) to provide security in the Nad ‘Ali (South) area…

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

  • MOD scientists help shape Afghanistan operations

    A team from the MOD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has recently deployed to Afghanistan to help shape future NATO operations there.

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

  • United Kingdom support for Afghan security and justice

    Foreign Office Minister, Alistair Burt, met a range of civil society on 26 April to discuss collective support to promote Afghan security and justice.

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

  • UK and US defence chiefs assess Afghanistan and Libya operations

    The UK Defence Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, and Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, have met with their American counterparts in Washington to discuss current operations including Libya and Afghanistan.

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

  • RAF police support Afghan Army patrol

    Members of the Afghan National Army (ANA) recently completed their first local liaison 'solo' patrol amongst settlements near their base in Helmand province, with RAF police officers providing additional security.

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

  • Spitfire salute for royal couple

    If getting a gold-embossed invitation to the royal wedding is like winning Willie Wonka’s golden ticket, then Squadron Leader Ian “Smithy” Smith…

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

  • New fanfare to trumpet in royal marriage

    A new piece of music has been written by an RAF officer especially for the wedding next week of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton.

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

  • 2011 'crucial to the future of Afghanistan'

    The importance of 2011 to Afghanistan's future was highlighted by representatives of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Ministry of Defence, and Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), at a press conference…

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

  • Defence Secretary in Cyprus as 2 LANCS receives Afghanistan medals

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has visited the soldiers of 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS) as they receive their Afghanistan medals in Cyprus.

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

  • Bastion chefs keep forces fed in Helmand

    It takes an enormous effort from a small but dedicated team of caterers and chefs to rustle up thousands of meals a day - a challenge made all…

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

  • Afghan Army Chief returns to Sandhurst

    During his visit, General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Afghanistan’s Chief of the General Staff, met three officer cadets from Afghanistan who are …

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