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  • Public urged not to send Christmas mail to deployed troops

    The kindness and generosity of individuals and groups who send gift packages out to operational theatres are greatly appreciated. However, the…

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

  • 214 Signal Squadron receive Afghanistan medals

    Sixty officers and soldiers from 214 Signal Squadron, part of 21st Signal Regiment (Air Support), have received Afghanistan operational service medals in York Minster.

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

  • Afghanistan-Pakistan border incident

    Foreign Secretary expresses his condolences following loss of life on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on 26 November

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

  • RAF Akrotiri supporting operations in Afghanistan

    It is the halfway point between RAF Brize Norton and Camp Bastion, and getting troops from A to B (Akrotiri to Bastion) is one of the crucial roles fulfilled by personnel at the RAF's base in Cyprus.

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

  • Royal Scots Dragoon Guards mark homecoming with Glasgow parade

    On Monday, 28 November, soldiers of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG) proudly marched through Glasgow to mark their return from a tough but successful tour of duty in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • 35 Engineer Regiment beat the clock to build Helmand checkpoint

    British soldiers have built a checkpoint in record time to help stop the movement of insurgents in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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

  • East Midlands welcomes 9th/12th Royal Lancers back from Afghanistan

    Hundreds of well-wishers have lined streets across the East Midlands to welcome the 9th/12th Royal Lancers home from a successful and challenging tour of Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on report detailing horrific human rights violations in Syria

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has commented on the publication of the interim report from the Commission of Inquiry investigating human rights abuses in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister extends condolences to family and friends of those killed and injured in bomb blasts in Basra and Baghdad

    Commenting on the recent bomb attacks in Basra and Baghdad, Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt gave a statement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses his condolences following loss of life on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on 26 November

    Foreign Secretary William Hague assured Foreign Minister Rabbani Khar that the UK supports a full investigation into the circumstances of this incident.

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

  • Afghan forces to take on security lead for Nad 'Ali

    The latest phase of the transition process, announced on Sunday 27 November 2011 by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, demonstrates continuing progress…

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

  • Injured para back on the pitch

    A paratrooper who was told his leg might have to be amputated after he was injured in Afghanistan has returned to the football pitch as the Army team's midfield dynamo.

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

  • Afghan forces to take on security lead for Nad-e Ali

    Afghanistan’s own forces will take lead responsibility for delivering security in a number of new areas across the country - including the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand where British forces operate.

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

  • Sultan [of Oman]’s Armed Forces Association annual dinner

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, DL, Under Secretary of State.

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

  • Rap star performs for troops home from Helmand

    UK rap and hip-hop star Professor Green headlined a star-studded show this week to welcome military personnel from 7th Armoured Brigade home from their mission in Afghanistan.

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

  • British soldiers help Afghan police build checkpoint

    Soldiers from D Company, 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES), supported the Afghan Uniform Police in the village of Khasar in the protected …

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

  • CDS: We're en route to deliver Afghanistan strategy

    The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Sir David Richards, has said in an interview that in ten years time we will all agree the war in Afghanistan was necessary.

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

  • UK and Afghan soldiers launch Operation COURAGEOUS MOUNTAIN

    British and Afghan soldiers launched an airborne operation into an isolated area of Helmand province which they then swept for any insurgent activity.

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

  • International Day for Elimination of violence against Women

    Statement from Sir William Patey, British Ambassador to Afghanistan to mark International Day for Elimination of violence against Women, 25 November

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

  • Commando Logistic Regiment receives Afghanistan medals

    Members of the Commando Logistic Regiment (CLR) Royal Marines have received their Afghanistan campaign medals from His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh following a homecoming parade in Barnstaple.

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