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  • D-Day veterans called to action

    D-Day veterans are being asked to contact the Royal British Legion to gain access to D-Day 70th anniversary events in June.

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

  • Your country needs you!

    Make this year's Armed Forces Day memorable by hosting your own event with the help of MOD funding.

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

  • Armed Forces discount card launched in time for Christmas

    A brand new discount card, exclusively for members of the Armed Forces, their families and veterans, will be rolled out next week.

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

  • Army band in 'farewell' fanfare

    The Royal Artillery Band has marked its historic departure from Woolwich with a musical parade.

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

  • Former forces to get help with housing

    Thousands of veterans are set to benefit from £40 million of funding for nationwide housing projects.

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

  • D-Day 70th anniversary

    The Ministry of Defence has announced its involvement in the Normandy landings 70th anniversary commemorations.

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

  • Car prices driven down for armed forces

    A new discount programme launched today could save armed forces members and their families thousands of pounds on the cost of a new car.

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

  • £51 million contract for new troops' homes

    A major contract to build new homes for soldiers and their families returning from Germany has been announced today.

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

  • MBE for 'compassionate and inspirational' warrant officer

    A Royal Navy training officer has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List for his 'tireless efforts on behalf of others'.

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

  • Injured soldiers racing to recovery

    A group of severely injured soldiers who made history last year are back in South America, competing in their second Dakar rally.

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

  • Armed Forces Covenant projects benefit from funding

    Service personnel, veterans and their families are to benefit from £65 million that is being spent on projects to help improve their lives.

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

  • LIBOR fines fund a further 24 armed forces charities and good causes

    More causes and charities supporting the armed forces community are to benefit from the £35 million Armed Forces Covenant LIBOR fund.

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

  • £5m for Scotland’s armed forces community

    Five Scottish charitable projects are set to benefit from £5 million provided by the latest round of Armed Forces Covenant (LIBOR) Funding

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

  • Life-changing prosthetics technology

    Service personnel who have benefited from the latest in prosthetics technology have spoken about how their lives have been improved.

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

  • Over 6,000 Second World War heroes recognised

    Over 6,000 Arctic Stars and Bomber Command Clasps have been issued to living veterans across the country.

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

  • Archbishop of Canterbury visits MOD on Armistice Day

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has visited the Ministry of Defence on the 95th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War.

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

  • Service personnel around the world pay tribute to the fallen

    Armed Forces personnel and members of the public took time to remember those who have been lost to war on this year's Remembrance Sunday.

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

  • Armed Forces support London Poppy Day

    Royalty, celebrities and Armed Forces personnel took to the streets yesterday for the launch of the Royal British Legion's London Poppy Day.

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

  • Parliament's veterans show support for the Armed Forces

    Members of Parliament with previous military service have taken part in an act of remembrance ahead of Sunday's national commemorations.

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

  • New Korean War memorial

    The Duke of Cambridge and the President of the Republic of Korea have attended a ceremony for a new Korean War memorial in London.

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