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  • Mystery of young WWII soldier's remains finally solved

    A young Second World War British Army soldier, whose remains took five years to forensically identify after being discovered in an unmarked field grave, has finally been laid to rest in Oosterbeek today, close to where he wa…

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

  • Bayonet charge foils enemy ambush

    A soldier who led a bayonet charge over 80 metres of open ground through enemy fire has been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • Green light for £37m Viking regeneration

    The Royal Navy's fleet of Viking amphibious all-terrain vehicles is to be regenerated under a new £37m contract with BAE Systems the MOD has announced today.

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

  • Tankies home from Helmand

    Thirty-nine soldiers from G Squadron of the 1st Royal Tank Regiment (1 RTR) were welcomed home by loved ones when they returned to their base at RAF Honington in Suffolk last week following their deployment in southern Afgh…

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

  • Countess unveils memorial to wartime secret heroes

    An elite group of men who paved the way for success on D-Day have been honoured with an imposing monument on Hayling Island in Hampshire.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Royal Navy takes key role in international minehunting exercise

    Four British warships and more than 400 sailors and Royal Marines have played a key role in one of the biggest minehunting exercises ever staged in the Middle East.

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

  • Royal Air Force officer recognised for improving Afghan Police training

    32 Royal Air Force personnel have been honoured in the latest Armed Forces Operational Awards for their bravery and service.

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

  • Royal flies with naval reserves

    His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent visited the Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) Air Branch on Thursday 27 September to see the role of the reserves in the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton i…

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

  • Surgeon General’s Triple Serpent Conference 2012

    Speech delivered by Mark Francois, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans at the Medical Services Training Group, Ash Vale, Aldershot on Tuesday 2 October 2012.

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

  • Norwegian Army Conference 2012

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • Navies in an age of austerity

    Speech by Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, First Sea Lord.

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

  • 132/2012 - Army engineers looking to speed into the record books

    The British Army’s Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) will join forces with the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car Project in a bid to smash the current land speed record, the MoD announced today.

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

  • Royal Air Force Search and Rescue winchman honoured for bravery

    32 Royal Air Force personnel have been honoured in the latest Armed Forces Operational Awards for their bravery and service.

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

  • Military Cross for soldier who continued to fight after being just 'a hair's breadth from death'

    A soldier who had a lucky escape after being shot in the head as he ran to protect a wounded comrade in northern Helmand has been awarded a Military Cross.

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

  • Armoured engineer squadron returns from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 8 Armoured Engineer Squadron, part of 26 Engineer Regiment, have returned to Perham Down after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Welsh soldiers exercise Freedom of Ceredigion

    Hundreds of people lined the streets of the town of Cardigan on Friday to welcome soldiers exercising their freedom of the county of Ceredigion.

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

  • 131/2012 - Navy roars into the Mediterranean for major exercise with international allies

    More than 3,000 sailors and Marines are gearing up for a three-month training deployment to the Mediterranean – this year’s key workout of the UK’s high-readiness task force.

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

  • Operational Honours and Awards List: 28 September 2012

    A total of 106 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 28 September 2012.

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

  • Service personnel awarded for outstanding gallantry

    The National Army Museum in Chelsea hosted the latest Operational Honours and Awards ceremony (List Number 39) yesterday, where 21 of the 106 servicemen and women being honoured were praised by the Adjutant General, Lieutena…

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

  • Scotland set to host largest military exercise in Europe

    Scotland will host elements of the largest tactically-focused military exercise in Europe from 1 October, when Exercise Joint Warrior begins.

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