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  • Eighteen months in Helmand: complexities, challenges and (no) complacency

    I am often asked what it was like working in Helmand. It is always hard to answer the question, at least succinctly, because the experience was so many things.'

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

  • Operation OMID PANJ brings Afghan-led security a step closer

    A significant offensive operation, which takes the independence and self-sufficiency of British-trained Afghan forces to a new level, has begun in central Helmand.

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

  • The life of an Army doctor on the front line

    Being a doctor based at a patrol base in Afghanistan can present various challenges ranging from the run-of-the-mill common colds, coughs or sprains to the more extreme conditions including trauma injuries or gunshot wounds.

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

  • 'Bullet magnet' praises body armour for twice saving his life in establishing stability in Afghanistan

    Gunner Carl Jordan has twice been shot in the line of duty, and both times would almost certainly have been killed by the insurgents' rounds had he not been wearing the British forces' latest issue Osprey body armour.

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

  • Building stability in Helmand, Afghanistan

    Paul Amato, Deputy Head of Mission at the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction team, has visited Musa Qala to hear about progress there.

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

  • HRH the Duke of York visits UK effort in Helmand

    His Royal Highness the Duke of York has visited the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Lashkar Gah as part of a visit to southern Afghanistan.

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

  • 3 Commando Brigade to replace 16 Air Assault Brigade in Helmand

    3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines will replace 16 Air Assault Brigade in April 2011 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced this week.

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

  • Hermes UAV reaches 30,000-hour milestone in establishing stability in afghanistan

    The British Army's Hermes 450 (H450) unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) have provided over 30,000 hours of support to UK forces in Afghanistan.

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

  • Technology to tackle corruption

    This World Anti-Corruption Day, see how a new mobile technology is helping to clean up salary payments to Afghan police officers

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  • Prime Minister announces long-term partnership with Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced agreement on a long-term partnership plan which will see Britain offer economic, political and military support for Afghanistan.

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

  • New Sea King squadron takes over in Afghanistan

    857 Naval Air Squadron has handed over responsibility for Sea King airborne surveillance and control duties in Helmand province, Afghanistan, to 854 Naval Air Squadron.

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

  • Prime Minister announces boost to Afghan campaign

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a package of measures to provide a significant boost to the military campaign in Afghanistan during his latest visit to the country.

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

  • Eastern Promise

    HMA Sir William Patey visits Jalalabad, Nangarhar

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

  • Para Band prepares to provide festive cheer in Afghanistan

    The Band of The Parachute Regiment is heading out to Afghanistan for a morale-boosting tour over the Christmas and New Year period.

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

  • Investigation into the death of British aid worker Linda Norgrove

    Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on the outcome of the investigation.

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

  • Marjeh revisited

    Michael O’Neill, Head of the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team, visited Marjeh to hear about progress since Operation Moshtarak, the military operation that liberated central Helmand at the start of this year.

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

  • 2 SCOTS and Afghan police clear insurgent hotspot

    Soldiers from 2 SCOTS have been working with members of the Afghan National Police to successfully clear an insurgent stronghold in the rural area of Loy Adera in Helmand province.

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

  • Public urged to keep postal system clear for families sending Christmas post to Afghanistan

    With just one week left for families to send Christmas cards and presents to their loved ones in Afghanistan, members of the general public are once again being urged to donate to charities and keep the postal system clear.

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

  • PM - combat troops will withdraw from Afghanistan by 2015

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said the withdrawal of British combat troops from Afghanistan by 2015 was a 'firm deadline' that would be met.

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

  • Faithful Gather at Kandahar Air Field for Eid al-Adha

    Celebrations for last week's Muslim festival of Eid ul Adha at the military base in Kandahar were led by the Imam to the British Armed Forces.

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