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  • A total of 106 members of the Armed Forces have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 28 September 2012.

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

  • A young Royal Engineer who displayed coolness and selfless courage whilst clearing an IED-infested area of Afghanistan’s Helmand province is amongst a number of gallant service personnel to be recognised in the latest Operat…

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

  • The outgoing Governor of Helmand province, Gulab Mangal, has thanked International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for their service and sacrifices in Afghanistan during his four years in office.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has paid tribute to the efforts of the outgoing Governor of Helmand Province Mohammad Gulab Mangal.

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

  • Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wing working alongside the US Marine Corp (USMC) have spoken about quickly regained control of Camp Bastion Airfield post an insurgent attack on Friday 14 September, killing 14 and captur…

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during July and August 2012.

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

  • With the Christmas countdown now underway, the MOD is reiterating its plea to the general public not to send unsolicited gifts and packages to members of the Armed Forces. Whilst undoubtedly well-intentioned, such generosity…

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

  • Maintaining the safety, security and wellbeing of MOD civilian staff who deploy to conflict zones in support of front line operations is paramount.

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

  • Quarterly parliamentary statement on our progress in Afghanistan

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

  • Prince Harry, known as Captain Wales in the military, arrived today at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, to start an operational tour as an Apache pilot.

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

  • Prince Harry, known as Captain Wales in the military, arrived today at Camp Bastion in Helmand province to start an operational tour as an Apache helicopter pilot.

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

  • Soldiers from Corunna Company, 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 YORKS), returned to Warminster on Tuesday, 4 September, after a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.

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

  • The soldiers of B Squadron of the Queen's Royal Lancers (B Sqn QRL) will provide the potent Brigade Reconnaissance Force of 4th Mechanized Brigade during Op HERRICK 17. Report by Shell Daruwala.

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

  • British soldiers from the King's Royal Hussars have been championing an Afghan Government programme aimed at improving animal welfare in Lashkar Gah.

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

  • Soldiers from the 12th Mechanized Brigade Reconnaissance Force have plunged deep into insurgent caves in the Upper Gereshk Valley of Afghanistan to locate and remove a large collection of weapons.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the massacre of 17 civilians at a party in Helmand Province.

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

  • Military personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade today showcased their capability as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. The Brigade will deploy on Operation HERRICK 17 in October for a six-month tour as the lead formation …

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

  • Providing school children in Afghanistan with the nutrition they need

  • Joint Statement on the occasion of the Afghanistan-Pakistan-United Kingdom Special Trilateral Meeting.

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

  • Prime Minister David Cameron and President Karzai sign Memorandum of Understanding for UK support for Afghan National Army Officer Academy.

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