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A soldier who led an assault after being injured in an ambush, and the medic who saved his life, have both been awarded the Military Cross.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.
A British soldier who dragged an injured comrade 20 metres across open ground while under enemy fire in Afghanistan has been honoured.
The Army's 1st Mechanized Brigade has taken command of Task Force Helmand in southern Afghanistan marking the start of Operation Herrick 18.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has today responded to points made in a House of Commons Defence Select Committee report on Afghanistan.
The last full Royal Marines commando group to serve in Afghanistan on Operation Herrick is returning to the UK.
A soldier who risked his life in Afghanistan to rescue a wounded comrade during a ferocious ambush has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.
A soldier who assisted the injured crew of a stricken vehicle in Afghanistan while under fire has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.
A British Army chef has been recognised by the senior UK commander in Helmand for his social and culinary contributions in Afghanistan.
A soldier who went to live in Spain and joined the British Army's Royal Gibraltar Regiment has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.
A Territorial Army soldier who fought off Afghan insurgents after his 2 senior officers were shot has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.
First RAF reservist chaplain in Afghanistan.
International Development Secretary Justine Greening pledges new British support for mine clearance charity The HALO Trust
2 future RAF pilots have been providing vital language and aviation training to aspiring Afghan pilots in Herat province, Afghanistan.
An RAF pilot who risked his life to rescue UK and Afghan forces under fire in Helmand province has received the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Statement on the Prime Minister's phone calls to President Karzai and President Zardari.
A soldier who removed his helmet and body armour, under attack, to carry a stricken comrade to safety has been commended for his bravery.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for February.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan with the Government's latest quarterly statement.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland are deploying to Afghanistan and 847 Naval Air Squadron is already at work there.
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