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  • British forces push back Taliban in southern Nad 'Ali

    The operation was undertaken by Combined Force Nad ‘Ali whose units include 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, the Royal Dragoon…

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

  • Royal Marines are first to use new Sharpshooter rifle in Helmand

    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.

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

  • RAF pilot honoured for courage in Afghanistan

    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.

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

  • Corporal Terry Webster and Lance Corporal Alan Cochran killed in Afghanistan

    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…

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  • The first line of medical support in Helmand

    Lance Corporal McLoughlin is part of the Royal Army Medical Corps. He is currently attached to the Royal Dragoon Guards, serving on the front…

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

  • Royal Navy navigator steers USS Winston S Churchill into Portsmouth

    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.

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

  • Prince William opens new rehabilitation complex at Headley Court

    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.

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

  • Marine Anthony Dean Hotine killed in Afghanistan

    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.

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  • Commander-in-Chief visits Royal Navy personnel in Helmand

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

  • Royal reception honours Cadet Force volunteers

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh helped celebrate the contribution of adult volunteers to the Cadet Forces at a special reception in London's Guildhall yesterday, Wednesday 2 June 2010.

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

  • Engineers and logisticians busy building in Helmand

    Engineers from 1st Armoured Engineer Squadron, 21 Engineer Regiment, recently supported a 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment operation…

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

  • HMS Dauntless commissioned into fleet

    HMS Dauntless was formally commissioned into the fleet today, Thursday 3 June 2010.

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

  • Service Personnel and Veterans Agency wins industry awards

    The Ministry of Defence's Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA) has won two industry awards for its management of the UK forces' Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) system.

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

  • Teaching soldiers in Helmand's Green Zone

    Lt Bullen, aged 28, from Bridge of Allan, Stirling, is part of 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (1 LANCS), who are currently deployed…

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

  • RAF personnel at work in Kabul

    The IJC focuses its activities on operations and development across Afghanistan, with the aim of defeating the Taliban through counter-insurgency…

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

  • New HMS Raleigh accommodation pays tribute to Navy heritage

    HMS Raleigh's four new accommodation blocks, which pay tribute to Service personnel involved in the Falklands campaign, have formally been opened.

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

  • Radio 1 links up with BFBS Camp Bastion

    Star DJs from BBC's Radio 1 conducted a series of live links with the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) team in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, throughout Bank Holiday Monday yesterday.

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

  • Afghan, British and Danish troops help improve security around Gereshk

    Work by elements of Task Force Helmand and local Afghan National Army units over recent weeks has helped bring increased security to Gereshk in central Helmand.

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

  • Flag ceremony marks new command and control structure in southern Afghanistan

    Changes to the command and control of ISAF forces in southern Afghanistan that sees the current Regional Command (South) split in two come into force today, Tuesday 1 June 2010.

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

  • Marine Scott Gregory Taylor killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Marine Scott Gregory Taylor, from Alpha Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 30 May 2010.

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