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  • British soldier to represent Ghana at 2012 Olympics

    Trooper Emmanuel Nartey, from the First Royal Tank Regiment, has been selected to represent Ghana in judo at the London Olympics.

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

  • On the cusp of durable success in Helmand

    Recently returned from Helmand, Brigadier Patrick Sanders says the years of effort and sacrifice are producing results.

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

  • HMS VICTORY (1744) Advisory Group minutes

    Minutes of the HMS VICTORY 1744 Advisory Group meetings.

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  • Jubilee Sports Hall opened at RAF Shawbury

    A new physical recreation training centre has been officially opened by HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire.

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

  • Diamond welcome for troops back from Afghanistan

    Soldiers who fly and maintain the Army's Apache attack helicopters have been presented with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal on their return from operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • Defence Secretary on Army 2020

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has discussed the key considerations behind the role of the Army in Future Force 2020.

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

  • VC heroes come face-to-face with Victoria Cross Guns

    On Friday, 1 June 2012, five Victoria Cross recipients came face-to-face for the first time with the guns from which the Victoria Cross is struck.

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

  • Prince William qualifies as Search and Rescue Operational Captain

    Prince William has passed the tests that now see him qualified as a Search and Rescue Operational Captain.

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

  • Royal Engineers honoured for their work in Afghanistan

    Royal Engineers who have been helping to build a more secure Afghanistan have received their richly deserved 'Herrick' campaign medals at Chetwynd Barracks in Nottinghamshire.

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

  • Royal United Services Institute: Land Warfare Conference 2012

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence

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

  • Army and Navy rowers selected for Olympic team

    Royal Naval Officer Lieutenant Pete Reed and Army officer Captain Heather Stanning have been officially selected to compete for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics, it has been announced today. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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

  • IN PICTURES: Queen's Diamond Jubilee

    From escorting the Royal Barge and conducting a flypast over The Mall, to gun salutes and mounted processions, the Armed Forces have had a central role in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

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

  • British forces celebrate Diamond Jubilee in Afghanistan

    Being thousands of miles from home hasn't stopped British forces celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in Afghanistan.

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

  • Thousands of troops honour Queen's Diamond Jubilee

    The main Diamond Jubilee events took place in London today with over 1,000 members of the Armed Forces involved in ceremonial roles.

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

  • Private Gregg Thomas Stone killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private Gregg Thomas Stone, from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 3 June 2012.

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  • Armed Forces support Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

    Service personnel were out in force on London's River Thames today as part of the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant.

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

  • Soldier from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment was killed in Afghanistan today, 3 June 2012.

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

  • Corporal Michael John Thacker killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Michael John Thacker, from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh, was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 1 June 2012.

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  • 074/2012 - ‘Diamond’ Flypast for The Queen

    The Royal Navy’s aviators have revealed their spectacular flypast formation for the finale of the Thames River Pageant.

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

  • 073/2012 - Ministry of Defence appoints new Chief Scientific Adviser

    The Ministry of Defence has appointed a new Chief Scientific Adviser to oversee its science and technology programme, to ensure battle-winning technology across Defence.

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