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  • British D-Day veterans receive Légion d’honneur award

    15 British veterans were presented with France’s highest honour for their role in liberating the country in the Second World War.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD Stafford marks end of £150 million redevelopment

    MOD Stafford has marked the completion of a £150 million programme of work to redevelop the base for soldiers and their families.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces commemorate the Battle of Saragarhi

    The 21 Sikh soldiers who fought in the Battle of Saragarhi were commemorated this weekend at Armoury House, London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK unites to thank veterans on the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day

    Thousands of people have cheered on veterans of the Second World War today as events took place to mark the 70th anniversary of VJ Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Royal Mail pledges support for Armed Forces Covenant

    Royal Mail joins over 600 companies who have publicly pledged to support the Armed Forces

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • MOD announces final recipient of £40m Veterans Accommodation Fund

    The MOD has chosen a housing project that helps elderly veterans and widows as the final scheme to benefit from the one-off fund

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Get involved in VJ Day 70

    VJ Day commemorations are happening on and around 15 August across the country, with HM Government hosting a ceremony for veterans and their families in London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prime Minister announces employment support for armed forces community

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced support for the armed forces and their families with finding work when they leave the forces.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Employers and Reservists celebrate Reserves Day

    Reservists ditch their civilian work clothes in favour of military uniform to show their commitment on Reserves Day

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Day Flag flies across Whitehall

    Government departments across Whitehall demonstrate their continued support for the Armed Forces to kick off week of celebrations.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government flies flag for armed forces

    To support the UK’s armed forces, all government departments across Whitehall will fly the Armed Forces flag throughout Armed Forces Week.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Soldiers move into new homes at MOD Stafford

    Soldiers and their families are moving into hundreds of new homes built for service personnel relocating to MOD Stafford from Germany.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Prince Harry leads tributes at the Bastion Memorial Service

    Prince Harry has joined families and members of the Armed Forces at the Bastion Memorial Service of Rededication at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire, to remember those who gave their lives during Combat Operati…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shangri-la Dialogue, Singapore's 50th birthday.

    Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The Bastion Memorial Service of Dedication

    The service of Dedication will be held on 11 June at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Armed Forces Day: one month to go

    There is one month to go until Armed Forces Day 2015 and plans are well advanced for the upcoming events across the country.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New recognition for Reserve and Regular military service

    Reserve forces will be rewarded for their commitment with a new post nominal award, while regulars may receive a new Long Service medal.

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

  • 100 Day countdown to Armed Forces Day 2015

    Today (Thursday) marks exactly 100 days until Armed Forces Day 2015, taking place on Saturday 27 June.

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

  • Vodafone pledges support for Armed Forces Covenant

    Telecommunications giant Vodafone UK has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

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

  • Making space for ex-military personnel

    MOD continues to support the Armed Forces Covenant by making surplus estate available to small business and social enterprises.

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