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  • ARRC troops compete with Malawian Olympic athletes

    Soldiers with the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth had an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete with three Olympic athletes from Malawi last week.

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

  • Prince Charles launches Sun Millies awards

    His Royal Highness Prince Charles has launched the 2012 Sun Military Awards as the newspaper again seeks to salute the bravery of the Armed Forces.

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

  • New national Para memorial unveiled

    A lasting memorial to the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces has been unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum.

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

  • Navy submarine HMS Turbulent retires

    A ceremony marking the retirement of Royal Navy submarine HMS Turbulent took place this weekend at Her Majesty's Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth.

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

  • Olympics airspace restrictions begin

    Extra airspace restrictions around London and the South East, designed to ensure a safe and secure London 2012 Olympic Games, started at midnight on Saturday 14 July.

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

  • 099/2012 - Defence assets in place as Olympic air security operations get under way

    Armed Forces equipment which will support the security effort for the London 2012 Olympic Games has been deployed during the course of this week – with the operation continuing into the weekend.

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

  • HMS Ocean opens to public ahead of Olympics duties

    The helicopter carrier HMS Ocean will berth at Greenwich this evening for her Olympics duties, and will be open to the public on Sunday, 15 July - a unique opportunity to tour the largest ship in the Royal Navy Fleet.

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

  • Containerised workshop gets the thumbs up in Afghanistan

    A portable 'garage' facility which will support Army vehicle mechanics on the front line has been successfully trialled in Afghanistan.

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

  • DSG civilians awarded for work in Afghanistan

    Civilian employees working for the Defence Support Group (DSG) have received campaign medals in recognition of the front line support they provided while on deployment at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Navy finds uncharted Red Sea mount

    Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo has discovered a previously uncharted underwater 'mountain' on the bed of the Red Sea the size of the rock of Gibraltar.

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

  • Four more Armed Forces Community Covenants signed in West Midlands

    The Army in the West Midlands has strengthened its links with four more local authorities to benefit those communities and Service personnel and their families.

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

  • Rehabilitation through archaeology project wins new award

    An award-winning project using archaeology to aid the recovery of soldiers from The Rifles injured on Operation HERRICK continues its success on Salisbury Plain.

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

  • Army-led youth training camp aims to steer youngsters away from trouble

    An Army-led outreach course using military training is boosting young people's skills and steering them away from trouble.

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

  • RAF Pumas arrive in Ilford for Olympics role

    RAF Puma helicopters have arrived at Ilford Territorial Army Centre as they prepare for a key role providing air security for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Additional military support to Olympics security

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that an additional 3,500 military personnel will be deployed as part of the security arrangements for the 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • SSAFA fund raising dinner (part of Farnborough 2012)

    Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • 097/2012 - Defence Secretary unveils new Wildcat Helicopter

    The Defence Secretary has today unveiled the first of a new fleet of Wildcat helicopters and confirmed a £250M contract to support them.

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

  • American honour for RAF officer

    The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford was the setting for a medal ceremony of special importance on Monday, when an RAF Air Commodore received a top American honour.

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

  • Oxford academic awarded for work with Service children

    An Oxford academic and RAF Halton wife and mum has received a Vice-Chancellor's Civic Award in a ceremony at which Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was also presented with the Freedom of the City of Oxford.

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

  • New Wildcat helicopter unveiled

    The Defence Secretary has today unveiled the first of a new fleet of Wildcat helicopters, and confirmed a £250m contract to support them.

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