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I’m writing this from the comfort of home, the tour in Afghanistan now over. How do I feel? A sense of release, of course, but a little nostalgia…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Secretary of State for Defence, Dr Liam Fox, met with his US counterpart, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in London yesterday for a wide-ranging discussion on defence issues affecting both countries.
It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Bombardier Mark Chandler from 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday 8 June 2010.
Speech by Andrew Robathan, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.
The online version of 'The Coalition: our programme for government' sets out a programme for partnership government over the next five years and enables people to enter public discussion of the programme - comments c…
During his visit, Dr Fox met senior members of the UAE Government. He also visited members of the UK and UAE Armed Forces and attended a defence…
Almost thirty years since it entered service, veteran of the Falklands campaign, the RAF's ZA718 Chinook helicopter, or 'Bravo November' as it is better known, has just returned from service in Afghanistan.
Soldiers from 11 Light Brigade, who recently returned from Afghanistan, marched through London to the House of Commons yesterday where MPs thanked them for their hard work and sacrifice.
Hundreds gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Saturday for a dedication ceremony paying tribute to the 119 British forces personnel killed on active service during 2009.
Defence Estates (DE) has completed a new eco-friendly home for a Gloucester-based organisation which forms a vital link between front-line troops in Afghanistan and Service families in the UK.
The event saw military teams from constituent units of 16 Air Assault Brigade being tested over two days in a gruelling regime of military skills…
The operation was undertaken by Combined Force Nad ‘Ali whose units include 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, the Royal Dragoon…
The first new infantry combat rifle to be issued to troops for more than 20 years has arrived in Afghanistan and is being used by Royal Marines from 40 Commando.
A Chinook pilot from RAF Odiham was presented with a Distinguished Flying Cross for his 'superior flying skills' in Afghanistan at a prestigious ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Friday 4 June 2010.
It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the deaths of Corporal Terry Webster and Lance Corporal Alan Cochran, both of 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire), attached to the 1st Battalion The Royal…
Lance Corporal McLoughlin is part of the Royal Army Medical Corps. He is currently attached to the Royal Dragoon Guards, serving on the front…
The United States Navy's most capable warship, named in honour of Great Britain's wartime Prime Minister, was navigated into Portsmouth by the Royal Navy's Lieutenant Brian Drewett yesterday, Thursday 3 June 2010.
Prince William attended the opening ceremony of the new gym and pool rehabilitation complex at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) in Headley Court today, Friday 4 June 2010.
It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Anthony Dean Hotine, from Alpha Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 2 June 2010.
Commander-in-Chief Fleet of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Trevor Soar, visited Afghanistan this week to see the work that Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel are doing in Helmand province.
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