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  • 117/2012 - Chief of Air Staff visits Royal Air Force Venue Security Force at Hainault and Olympic Park

    The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, has today visited Hainault Park and the Olympic Park to thank members of the Royal Air Force for their continued support to the London Paralympics Venue Secur…

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

  • HMS Bulwark prepares for Paralympics security role

    After her involvement in the London 2012 Olympics, the crew of HMS Bulwark is preparing to serve as the hub for the security effort surrounding the Paralympic sailing events.

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

  • Sir Chris Hoy takes to the skies in an RAF Typhoon

    Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy is used to speed, but even Britain's premier cycling champion was thrilled by a ride in an RAF Typhoon.

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

  • Adidas campaign supports injured Service personnel

    Service Chiefs have been joined by Team GB Olympians and other sporting stars to show their support for Armed Forces personnel taking part in the Paralympics.

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

  • RAF SAR team exercises over York Minster

    York Minster provided the venue for a recent RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) simulated casualty evacuation exercise.

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

  • MOD civilian turns Olympic Games Maker

    The Armed Forces weren't the only ones to work flat out at the Olympics, scores of MOD civilians also gave up their holidays to volunteer. MOD civil servant Lorraine McBride joined the press operations team at Horse Guar…

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

  • 111/2012 - David Beckham meets military personnel on Olympic duties

    Footballer David Beckham became the latest in a string of high-profile personalities to show his appreciation for the Armed Forces today when he visited a group on venue security duties at the Olympic Park.

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

  • 109/2012 - Military welfare organisations to benefit from G4S donation

    The Ministry of Defence today welcomed a donation from Olympic security provider, G4S, which will be used to support Armed Forces’ sporting and welfare organisations.

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

  • Military welfare organisations to benefit from G4S donation

    The Ministry of Defence has welcomed a donation from Olympics security provider G4S which will be used to support Armed Forces' sporting and welfare organisations.

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

  • Army reservist provides Olympics security at Eton Dorney

    An Army reservist is one of a team of military personnel who has been carrying out personal, luggage and vehicle screening at Eton Dorney, one of the London 2012 Olympic venues.

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

  • Gurkha Engineers lead Team GB's Olympic flag-raising team

    A Gurkha Engineer is leading the British Army's Victory Ceremony flag-raising team which salutes Team GB's Olympic medal wins.

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

  • 110/2012 - Top level thanks for Olympics servicemen and women

    Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, visited Armed Forces personnel based at Hainault, Essex, this morning to thank them for their ongoing efforts in support of delivering a safe and secure Olympic Games.

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

  • Lord Coe and General Richards thank Armed Forces for Olympics effort

    Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, and LOCOG Chair Lord Coe visited Armed Forces personnel based at Hainault in Essex this morning to thank them for their ongoing efforts in support of delivering a safe …

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

  • HMS Chiddingfold ready to go back to work

    Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold is back in the water after spending eight months in dry dock for a significant upgrade.

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

  • Royal Marines centre stage in Weymouth Olympics celebrations

    Commandos from 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (4 ASRM), based on board HMS Bulwark, made a dramatic entrance to Weymouth's Olympics opening weekend celebration on Saturday evening.

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

  • Armed Forces helping deliver Olympics security

    With the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games taking place tomorrow, and Olympic events already underway, Ian Carr examines the role of the 18,000 military personnel helping to keep the Games secure from behind …

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

  • PM thanks military personnel for Olympics role

    During a visit to HMS Ocean, which is moored on the Thames, Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute to all the military personnel on duty over the Olympic period.

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

  • HMS Defender moves into her new home

    The Royal Navy's newest Type 45 destroyer, HMS Defender, sailed into her new home at Her Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth today.

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

  • Defence fire crews assist at major blaze

    Fire crews from the Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation (DFRMO) have lent their support to tackling a major fire at a vehicle scrapyard and metal recycling facility in Royal Wootton Bassett on 5 July 2012.

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

  • Deal signed for new combat boots

    The Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-million pound contract for new boots for the Army, Royal Navy and RAF.

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