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  • Phantom guardian returns home to Wattisham

    RAF Brampton's long-serving Gate Guardian, Phantom XT914, has taken its final journey home to Wattisham Flying Station in Suffolk.

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

  • 'An essential relationship'

    Article written jointly by Barack Obama and David Cameron about the UK-US relationship.

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

  • The situation in the Middle East: challenges and opportunities

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said it is time for the UN Security Council to show unity and leadership when he spoke about Syria at a debate in New York on 12 March.

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

  • DIO and Woodland Trust continue planting partnership

    Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and The Woodland Trust (WT) are teaming up with soldiers at the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks in Grantham to begin planting woodland which will help train our Armed Forces an…

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

  • Airborne engineers test rapid reaction skills

    Exercise Eagle Sapper has tested the skills of Woodbridge-based 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault) as engineers first and soldiers second. …

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

  • RAF reservist claims Guinness World Record

    An RAF reservist has claimed the world record for running the fastest ever half-marathon - in a gas mask.

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

  • Minehunter's upgrade reaches major milestone

    The installation of two new engines marks a major milestone in the 12-month upgrade of Royal Navy minehunter HMS Chiddingfold.

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

  • Royal Regiment of Scotland receives Freedom of the City of Stirling

    The Royal Regiment of Scotland received the Freedom of the City of Stirling on Saturday, 10 March, in recognition of their strong links with the area.

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

  • Service personnel flag-bearers chosen for Olympic ceremonies

    Dressed in their ceremonial day uniforms, these servicemen and women will take part in over 100 ‘team welcome ceremonies’ and 805 ‘victory ceremonies…

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

  • Sergeant Nigel Coupe, Corporal Jake Hartley, Private Anthony Frampton, Private Christopher Kershaw, Private Daniel Wade and Private Daniel Wilford killed in Afghanistan

    It is with deep sadness that the Ministry of Defence advises that Sergeant Nigel Coupe from 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, and Corporal Jake Hartley, Private Anthony Frampton, Private Christopher Kershaw…

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  • HMS Liverpool leaves home for final time

    Crowds gathered on the Wirral and in the heart of Liverpool yesterday to bid a fond and final farewell to Type 42 destroyer HMS Liverpool.

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

  • South Lanarkshire and Ayrshire sign Community Covenants

    Representatives from South Lanarkshire Council, partners from the voluntary, business and health sectors, and Armed Forces personnel met yesterday…

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

  • Injured Marines triumph at Wounded Warrior Trials

    Injured Royal Marines won nearly 20 medals in the recent United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Trials held in California.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said the UK will remain a close development and political partner to Yemen when he visited the country on 5 March.

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

  • PM: Commons Statement on European Council

    Council focused on the measures needed to address the growth crisis in Europe and complete the Single Market.

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

  • Royal Navy sailors survey Shackleton's island

    Sailors from HMS Protector have returned to the exact spot where polar explorer Ernest Shackleton saved his men nearly 100 years ago.

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

  • Jon Day appointed as Chair of Joint Intelligence Committee

    Mr Day was chosen for this role following an internal competition after Sir Alex Allan’s departure in late 2011. The appointment has been approved…

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

  • HMS Astute arrives home from US sea trials

    The hunter-killer nuclear submarine HMS Astute, the first of the Navy’s next-generation submarines, is the most advanced submarine Britain has…

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

  • Fortnum and Mason launches Diamond Jubilee gift for Armed Forces

    To mark the unique occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Fortnum and Mason is presenting all Armed Forces personnel on active…

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

  • Household Cavalry horse helps muck himself out

    A military horse from the Household Cavalry has taken it upon himself to help muck out his own yard during the morning mucking-out parade.

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