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From Ministry of Defence (MOD)
In Afghanistan
  • Military Stabilisation Support Group leaves lasting legacy for Afghanistan

    As the Afghan government takes greater control in Helmand, the work of the UK Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) is nearing an end.

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

  • Katherine Jenkins visits Camp Bastion

    Opera singer Katherine Jenkins has performed for hundreds of UK service personnel during a visit to Afghanistan.

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

  • Olympic gold medallist returns from Afghanistan

    Captain Heather Stanning has recently completed a 6-month tour as part of the British military force in Afghanistan.

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

  • Philip Hammond joins Afghan president at military academy opening

    The UK Defence Secretary has joined President Hamid Karzai at the formal opening of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul.

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

  • Afghan Army soldiers seize weapons haul

    An Afghan National Army (ANA) unit has seized machine guns and ammunition shells after overpowering their opponents in an ambush.

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

  • British soldiers protecting major Helmand base

    A company of soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment have taken control of protecting one of the UK’s last bases in Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghan President visits Sandhurst

    Afghan President Hamid Karzai yesterday visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to see British Army officer training in action.

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

  • Gary Barlow visits Camp Bastion

    Take That star and X-Factor judge Gary Barlow has visited British military personnel on operations in Camp Bastion this week.

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

  • Reservists in Kabul

    Armed Forces reservists talk about their experiences of working in Kabul as part of the ongoing military operation in Afghanistan.

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

  • Afghan army officer academy welcomes first intake

    Hundreds of new recruits have begun training at the new Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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

  • An Afghan-led future

    Senior British military officers described the progress made in southern Afghanistan this summer at a media briefing in London yesterday.

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

  • Defence police leave Helmand stronger

    The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) mentoring team has left Afghanistan for the last time.

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

  • Kit movements run smoothly as Afghanistan drawdown continues

    As base closures and handovers continue in Helmand, the flow of equipment through Camp Bastion and out of Afghanistan is well underway.

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

  • Major Adam Foden awarded Distinguished Service Order

    The British Army officer who led the 'best prepared sub-unit in the brigade' during Operation Herrick 17 in Afghanistan has been honoured.

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

  • Royal Dragoon Guard receives Military Cross

    Corporal Oliver Bainbridge has been recognised for his brave actions after his patrol vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

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

  • New Afghan battle school opens

    Afghan troops are enrolling in courses at a newly-launched battle school at Camp Shorabak in Helmand province.

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

  • Desert Rats take the lead in Helmand

    7th Armoured Brigade has taken over as Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan, officially marking the start of Operation Herrick 19.

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

  • Military Cross for Gurkha hero

    A Gurkha soldier who ferociously fought off 2 insurgents attacking his patrol base in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • Pride of Britain honours British soldier

    A soldier has been honoured at this year's Pride of Britain Awards for an act of bravery during Operation Herrick 15.

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

  • Marine Craig Buchanan awarded Military Cross

    A Royal Marine whose quick thinking and bravery saved the lives of his colleagues in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.

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