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  • British forces launch Afghan Army's first Infantry Branch School

    British forces have created a new Infantry Branch School in the mountainous outskirts of Kabul in partnership with the Afghan National Army (ANA).

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

  • British soldier works with Afghan villagers to improve their lives

    Warrant Officer Class 2 Marc Lovatt acting as a liaison between with local villagers in Helmand and the military, finds out how he can help.

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

  • 5 SCOTS take over training of Afghan Police in Helmand

    The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), have taken over responsibility for the Police Development Advisory Training Team (PDATT) in Helmand province.

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

  • Soldier who defused IEDs with damaged hand awarded Military Cross

    The incident occurred when a fully-manned Mastiff armoured vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device in Helmand province in March…

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

  • General Petraeus visits British Gurkhas in Afghanistan

    General David Petraeus, commander of all international troops serving in Afghanistan, visited 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles in southern Helmand last week.

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

  • Maintaining the Navy's Sea Kings in Helmand

    Aircraft Engineering Technician (AET) Kayleigh Beckley has been in Afghanistan for the last three months helping to maintain the Royal Navy helicopters that transport troops and equipment around Helmand province.

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

  • Afghan village opens in Camp Bastion for training UK troops

    The opening of the village coincides with the arrival of 16 Air Assault Brigade who are currently taking over from 4th Mechanized Brigade as…

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

  • UN report shows progress in Afghan led drugs control strategy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt issues a statement on the UNODC 2010 Annual Opium Survey report for Afghanistan published today.

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

  • Irish Guards take over Afghan Army mentoring role in Helmand

    The Irish Guards have taken over the responsibility of partnering an Afghan National Army (ANA) brigade from their colleagues in 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS) this week.

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

  • Afghanistan-bound army drivers reach top gear at Leconfield

    Urgently-needed new facilities have been completed in Humberside in double-quick time to help provide vital training for military drivers heading out to the frontline in Afghanistan.

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

  • MOD Police Officer rewarded for work with female police in Helmand

    Deployed as a volunteer civilian in Afghanistan from November 2009 to March 2010, Constable Amanda Henderson was awarded the Queen’s Commendation…

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

  • Senior UK officer in Afghanistan completes tour

    Lieutenant General Sir Nick Parker, the most senior British officer in Afghanistan, has finished his year-long deployment as Deputy Commander of NATO and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Anglian Regiment memorial unveiled

    A memorial to honour the 78 soldiers from The Royal Anglian Regiment who have lost their lives since 1959 was unveiled earlier this month at the Imperial War Museum Duxford.

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

  • Record-breaking counter-IED operator awarded George Medal

    A soldier credited with dealing with more improvised explosive devices than any other British operator in history has been awarded the George Medal for his bravery.

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

  • Akrotiri medical centre a 'step change' for healthcare

    Service families based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus will soon be accessing medical and dental services in a newly-constructed integrated treatment facility.

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports UN efforts against terrorism, condemns ransom payments to terrorists

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to the Security Council Briefing on Terrorism

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

  • RAF pilot honoured for saving colleagues after shot to the face

    Flt Lt Fortune was nominated for the award after showing courage under fire and great skill in handling a badly damaged Chinook helicopter during…

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

  • Brits and Estonians establish new Combined Force in northern Nad 'Ali

    The ‘Lions of England’, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (2 LANCS), deployed to Afghanistan on 8 July 2010 from their base in …

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

  • Realistic casualty drills prepare helicopter force for Afghanistan

    To prepare for operations in Afghanistan the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) have been conducting battlefield casualty drills using state-of-the-art special effects to make the training as realistic as possible.

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

  • Pride of the Armed Forces recognised for outstanding gallantry

    131 Service personnel have been recognised for gallantry in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List.

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