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  • Mention in Despatches for decorated sergeant who ran through a wall of bullets to save stranded soldiers

    An Army sergeant who risked his own life to save two soldiers stranded in an enemy attack has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • Gurkhas deploy for first time on Exercise Southern Cross

    A group of 40 officers and soldiers from British Forces Brunei (BFB) recently deployed on the multinational exercise Southern Cross.

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

  • Hero dog Theo receives animals' Victoria Cross

    Military working dog Theo has been awarded a posthumous Dickin Medal for saving countless soldiers' lives in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Pristina

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Kosovo Prime Minister Thaci Pristina to discuss Kosovo's progress towards EU membership.

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

  • Stability and prosperity in the Western Balkans matters to the UK

    Following his visit to the Western Balkans the Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the UK's continued commitment to EU enlargement to all countries of the Western Balkans.

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

  • First official visit to New York by Theresa Villiers MP

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland , Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP has highlighted the vital role that the United States of America has played in supporting the Northern Ireland peace process. On her first official vis…

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

  • MOD policeman pioneers Afghan 'Crime Stoppers'

    A Ministry of Defence policeman is helping to pioneer a 'Crime Stoppers' style freephone facility which offers local Afghans the opportunity to report crime or injustice.

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

  • Pop stars launch Poppy Appeal 2012

    This year's Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was launched today in London's Trafalgar Square where passers-by were treated to a pop-up concert performed by musical celebrities.

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

  • Royal Marine and a soldier from 3 Medical Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a Royal Marine from 40 Commando and a soldier from 3 Medical Regiment have been killed in Afghanistan today, Wednesday 24 October 2012.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Sarajevo

    The Foreign Secretary has restated the UK's unwavering support for Bosnia-Herzegovina during a press conference with the Chairman of the Bosnia-Herzegovina Council of Ministers Vjekoslav Bevanda.

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

  • European Union opt-out decision: Council regulation on migration from the Schengen Information System 1+ to Schengen Information System II

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 24 October 2012 by James Brokenshire and the House of Lords by Lord…

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

  • Commander Task Force Helmand reports on HERRICK 16 progress

    Brigadier Doug Chalmers, having recently completed his six-month tour as Commander Task Force Helmand, gave a briefing to media in the MOD's Main Building today.

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

  • More Phalanx systems for Royal Navy

    The Royal Navy is to receive a further five highly-advanced, radar-controlled defence systems to protect Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships.

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

  • Royal Marines face French counterparts in Exercise Corsican Lion

    Royal Marines are further strengthening ties between the militaries of the UK and France as they take part in Exercise Corsican Lion in the Mediterranean.

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

  • RAF station supports electronic warfare exercise

    RAF Leeming has acted as host to personnel from Poland and Turkey who joined British airmen to take part in Exercise Trial Mace XIV.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister: Libya faces challenges but has a real opportunity to build a better future

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has commented on the first anniversary of the Declaration of Liberation in Libya, in which the National Transitional Council formally announced the end of the Qadhafi regime.

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

  • Royal Navy commemorates Trafalgar Day

    The Royal Navy's most important anniversary has been marked for the 207th year by a ceremony on board HMS Victory and a parade by cadets through Trafalgar Square.

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

  • King's Royal Hussars return home from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from C Squadron of the King's Royal Hussars (KRH) have returned home from a demanding but successful deployment as part of 12th Mechanized Brigade in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • BT recruits 250 Service leavers

    BT is set to bolster its current workforce by recruiting up to 250 Armed Forces personnel who are already committed to leaving the military.

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

  • Using Social Media - a guide for military personnel

    The use of social media is accepted by Defence and, when used appropriately, should be encouraged. The issue we face is not why or how we use…

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