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  • Generous public urged: think twice before sending unsolicited Christmas gifts to troops

    With the Christmas countdown now underway, the MOD is reiterating its plea to the general public not to send unsolicited gifts and packages to members of the Armed Forces. Whilst undoubtedly well-intentioned, such generosity…

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

  • Soldier from 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 14 September 2012.

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

  • Two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment were killed in Afghanistan today, Saturday 15 September 2012.

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

  • Sergeant Gareth Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Gareth Thursby and Private Thomas Wroe, both of 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 YORKS), were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 15 Septe…

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  • Preparing civilian staff for operational deployments

    Maintaining the safety, security and wellbeing of MOD civilian staff who deploy to conflict zones in support of front line operations is paramount.

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

  • Life on patrol

    Soldiers from the King's Royal Hussars explain to Ian Carr what's all in a day's work out on patrol.

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

  • West Midlands soldiers prepare to keep peace in Cyprus

    Soldiers from the West Midlands have been completing their training to join the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus.

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

  • Defence Secretary on progress in Afghanistan

    In a wide ranging interview published in today's Guardian, the Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, restated why UK Forces are operating in Afghanistan and the tangible progress they are making.

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

  • German rocket lands in Medway

    At the height of the Second World War the German High Command would have been delighted to land a V2 rocket in the heart of Medway's military estate, but this week the delight was all Medway's as it welcomed this ext…

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

  • Lance Corporal Duane Groom killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Duane Groom, from Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 14 September 2012.

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  • 122/2012 - Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine ready for sea trials

    Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy’s potent new Astute Class attack submarines, is today preparing to leave her builder’s yard to begin sea trials.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits Afghanistan as changeover of British brigades begins

    The Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, has paid a visit to Afghanistan where he received an update on operations on the ground as the UK prepares to reduce its force levels in the country by 500 troops.

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

  • Royal Navy's newest attack submarine ready for sea trials

    Ambush, the second of the Royal Navy's Astute Class attack submarines, is today preparing to leave her builder's yard to begin sea trials.

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

  • Afghan and British forces compete together in 'Helmand Olympics'

    Helmand province witnessed a true sporting spectacular as British military personnel joined the people of Lashkar Gah to host their own version of the Olympic Games.

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

  • Combat medic reservists learn infantry skills

    Front line combat medics are being put to the test in a new overseas training exercise to make sure they are not only first-rate trauma medics but can also think and act like fighting troops on patrol in Afghanistan.

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

  • 3 Royal Welsh train for hot weather ops

    Reservists from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh have been put through their paces under the Cyprus sun.

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

  • RAF Force Protection Wing trials the new Foxhound armoured vehicle

    Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing based at Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan, have become amongst the very first Service personnel in the region to operate Foxhound, the MOD's latest protected patrol …

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

  • RMP assist community training of Helmand police

    Members of the Royal Military Police (RMP) have been working alongside the Afghan Police in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, to create a more community-focused force.

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

  • Royal Navy survey ship departs on Gulf deployment

    HMS Enterprise has sailed from Falmouth in Cornwall to the Middle East for nine months on operations.

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

  • Dealing with redundant ammunition in Afghanistan

    Over the next 18 months, tonnes of old bullets will be turned into 'brass' at Camp Bastion

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