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  • BBC documentary to show Helmand through soldiers' eyes

    A new documentary series starting tonight on BBC3 uses footage shot by British soldiers serving in Helmand province on cameras mounted on their helmets to tell their stories.

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

  • Rifleman Martin Jon Lamb killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Rifleman Martin Jon Lamb from 1st Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 June 2011.

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  • Oakham welcomes soldiers home from Afghanistan

    The streets of Oakham were packed with well-wishers last week showing their support for soldiers from 16th Regiment Royal Artillery and 104 Military Working Dog Support Unit who have recently returned home from Afghanistan.

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

  • Lance Corporal Martin Joseph Gill, Royal Marines, killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Martin Joseph Gill from 42 Commando Royal Marines was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 June 2011.

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  • Petraeus visits Royal Marines in Helmand

    General Petraeus flew to the Estonian-run Patrol Base (PB) Wahid in Nad ‘Ali (North) [NDA(N)], where Royal Marines from 42 Commando RM live …

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

  • Corporal Michael John Pike killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Michael John Pike from A Company, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS), was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 3 June …

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  • Apaches conduct operations over Libya

    The mission was carefully co-ordinated with other allied air missions by NATO’s air operations centre, based at Poggio in Italy, and in particular…

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

  • Princess praises signallers for work in Afghanistan

    Soldiers who helped keep the Army's communications running during 16 Air Assault Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan were praised yesterday for their 'courage, determination and adaptability' by Her Royal Hig…

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

  • Navy's new ice-breaker officially named

    HMS Protector will fulfil HMS Endurance’s role as the Navy’s ice patrol ship for an interim period, and has been leased on a three-year contract…

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

  • The vital role of interpreters in Helmand

    Hundreds of local interpreters are employed by coalition forces in Afghanistan and are vital in helping British forces forge the important relationships with the Afghan communities they are working with

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

  • Half-a-decade in Helmand

    This year marks the fifth anniversary of when nearly 3,500 British troops deployed to Helmand province. This was stage three of NATO’s plan …

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

  • MOD seeks industry solutions for future carbon targets

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is looking to industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to help reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.

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

  • Reservists prepare for Uniform to Work Day

    Uniform to Work Day will mean many reservists leaving their suit and tie at home and donning their Forces uniform to wear to work instead. Last…

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

  • French and British troops train together in Germany

    French military personnel have been working alongside their British counterparts in Germany to prepare for an upcoming major military exercise between the two countries. Report by Captain Mike Billings.

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

  • An explosive patrol in Helmand

    Lance Corporal Ryder arrived in Helmand on Operation HERRICK 14 a few weeks ago, and has started blogging from the front line. Last week, his…

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

  • Apache crews display their skills at Suffolk Show

    The Apache attack helicopter has dazzled the crowds at the Suffolk Show this week with the Army helicopters based at Wattisham Flying Station giving an exhilarating display of their flying and fighting capabilities.

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

  • Five people rescued in one day by Navy team

    The series of call-outs, which were to last almost nine hours in total, began to unfold at around 1700hrs on Tuesday 31 May 2011, when the crew…

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

  • Air Cadet of 69 years helps organisation celebrate its 70th birthday

    After training more than a staggering 1,000 young cadets to fly solo, one of the Air Cadets' longest-serving members played a key role in the organisation's historic 70th anniversary celebrations last week.

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

  • Land Warfare Conference

    Speech delivered by Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy.

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

  • RAF helps rescue climbers from Isle of Skye

    Portree Police requested assistance from the SAR team at RAF Lossiemouth after receiving an emergency call relating to a group who were climbing…

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