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  • Medics on their way to Sierra Leone

    Personnel from Hampshire’s 22 Field Hospital will provide a key component in the UK’s response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

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

  • 2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

    The Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary Awards.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits RFA Argus ahead of Ebola mission

    Personnel have been preparing to sail to Sierra Leone as part of UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak.

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

  • Mental health support in defence

    Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day, which raises public awareness and promotes open discussion about mental health.

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

  • First steel cut on new patrol ships

    Steel was cut today for the first of 3 new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at a ceremony in Glasgow.

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

  • Camp Bastion troops say farewell to memorial wall

    British sailors, soldiers and airmen have conducted a poignant vigil to mark the return of Camp Bastion's memorial wall to the UK.

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

  • UK military to provide further measures to tackle Ebola

    MOD will provide hundreds of troops, an aviation support ship and 3 Merlin helicopters as the UK ramps up its efforts to tackle Ebola.

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

  • RAF Tornados' air strikes in Iraq

    Tornado GR4 aircraft have completed another round of air strikes in Iraq overnight.

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

  • Troops prepare for Sierra Leone Ebola duty

    Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has praised military personnel going through medical training to help tackle Ebola in west Africa.

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

  • Invictus Games team honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

    The achievements of the British armed forces Invictus Games team were recognised last night at the 16th annual Pride of Britain Awards.

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

  • British aid supplies arrive in Freetown to tackle Ebola outbreak

    Two flights containing ambulances, tents, incinerators and further UK aid to tackle Ebola in Sierra Leone arrived this weekend.

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

  • PM confirms additional measures in support of operations against ISIL

    During a visit to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus the Prime Minister thanked RAF air and ground crew for their efforts in tackling ISIL in Iraq.

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

  • More support for armed forces unsung heroes

    Hundreds of armed forces families are launching small businesses thanks to a programme aimed at supporting our service personnel.

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

  • PM announces Tornado deployment

    Two more UK Tornados will join the military operation to help tackle ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant).

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

  • Defeating Ebola in Sierra Leone conference

    The conference rallied support to get countries and international donors to pledge beds, medical staff and money to help end Ebola in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Further air strikes in Iraq

    Tornados continue to provide vital air support to Kurdish forces in Iraq.

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

  • Third air strike in Iraq

    Tornados have been assisting Kurdish forces engaged in combat with ISIL.

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

  • A better deal for reservists and employers

    Radical reforms bringing a raft of new benefits for reservists and their employers come into effect today, 1 October.

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

  • Veterans minister praises work to improve welfare of the armed forces community

    Defence minister Anna Soubry delivered a keynote speech at the annual general meeting of the Confederation of Service Charities (Cobseo).

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

  • Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

    The Defence Secretary has today announced his intention for new recognition of the contribution reservists make to our armed forces.

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