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Medics on their way to Sierra Leone

Medics on their way to Sierra Leone

Thursday, 16 October 2014

Personnel from Hampshire’s 22 Field Hospital will provide a key component in the UK’s response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa....

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2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

2014 Sanctuary Award winners announced

Wednesday, 15 October 2014

The Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary Awards....

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Defence Secretary visits RFA Argus ahead of Ebola mission

Defence Secretary visits RFA Argus ahead of Ebola mission

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Personnel have been preparing to sail to Sierra Leone as part of UK’s response to the Ebola outbreak....

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Mental health support in defence

Mental health support in defence

Friday, 10 October 2014

Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day, which raises public awareness and promotes open discussion about mental health....

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First steel cut on new patrol ships

First steel cut on new patrol ships

Friday, 10 October 2014

Steel was cut today for the first of 3 new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) at a ceremony in Glasgow....

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Camp Bastion troops say farewell to memorial wall

Camp Bastion troops say farewell to memorial wall

Thursday, 09 October 2014

British sailors, soldiers and airmen have conducted a poignant vigil to mark the return of Camp Bastion's memorial wall to the UK....

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UK military to provide further measures to tackle Ebola

UK military to provide further measures to tackle Ebola

Wednesday, 08 October 2014

MOD will provide hundreds of troops, an aviation support ship and 3 Merlin helicopters as the UK ramps up its efforts to tackle Ebola....

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RAF Tornados' air strikes in Iraq

RAF Tornados' air strikes in Iraq

Wednesday, 08 October 2014

Tornado GR4 aircraft have completed another round of air strikes in Iraq overnight....

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Troops prepare for Sierra Leone Ebola duty

Troops prepare for Sierra Leone Ebola duty

Tuesday, 07 October 2014

Armed Forces Minister Mark Francois has praised military personnel going through medical training to help tackle Ebola in west Africa....

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Invictus Games team honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

Invictus Games team honoured at Pride of Britain Awards

Tuesday, 07 October 2014

The achievements of the British armed forces Invictus Games team were recognised last night at the 16th annual Pride of Britain Awards....

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PM confirms additional measures in support of operations against ISIL

PM confirms additional measures in support of operations against ISIL

Friday, 03 October 2014

During a visit to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus the Prime Minister thanked RAF air and ground crew for their efforts in tackling ISIL in Iraq....

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More support for armed forces unsung heroes

More support for armed forces unsung heroes

Friday, 03 October 2014

Hundreds of armed forces families are launching small businesses thanks to a programme aimed at supporting our service personnel....

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Further air strikes in Iraq

Further air strikes in Iraq

Thursday, 02 October 2014

Tornados continue to provide vital air support to Kurdish forces in Iraq....

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Third air strike in Iraq

Third air strike in Iraq

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

Tornados have been assisting Kurdish forces engaged in combat with ISIL....

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A better deal for reservists and employers

A better deal for reservists and employers

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

Radical reforms bringing a raft of new benefits for reservists and their employers come into effect today, 1 October....

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Veterans minister praises work to improve welfare of the armed forces community

Veterans minister praises work to improve welfare of the armed forces community

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

Defence minister Anna Soubry delivered a keynote speech at the annual general meeting of the Confederation of Service Charities (Cobseo)....

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Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

Defence Secretary announces plans to better recognise reserves

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

The Defence Secretary has today announced his intention for new recognition of the contribution reservists make to our armed forces....

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RAF Tornados' second air strikes in Iraq

RAF Tornados' second air strikes in Iraq

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

Tornado GR4 aircraft from RAF Akrotiri have completed a second round of air strikes in Iraq overnight....

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£3.2 billion naval base investment sustains thousands of UK jobs

£3.2 billion naval base investment sustains thousands of UK jobs

Wednesday, 01 October 2014

MOD has awarded £3.2 billion of contracts to support the management of the UK's naval bases....

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RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission

RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been in action over Iraq today in the fight against ISIL....

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Army's eye in the sky takes flight in Afghanistan

Army's eye in the sky takes flight in Afghanistan

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

The British Army's next generation of unmanned air system (UAS), Watchkeeper, is now fully operational in Afghanistan....

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Military men help injured comrades swing back into action

Military men help injured comrades swing back into action

Monday, 29 September 2014

US and UK golfing volunteers win Points of Light awards as Europe wins the Ryder Cup....

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RAF Tornado jets ready for attack role over Iraq

RAF Tornado jets ready for attack role over Iraq

Saturday, 27 September 2014

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Air Force jets have conducted armed reconnaissance operations over areas of Iraq....

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Army officer recognised as engineering visionary

Army officer recognised as engineering visionary

Friday, 26 September 2014

Army officer Major Oli Morgan has been named as the 2014 Modern Day Visionary by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). ...

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UK military mentoring in Afghanistan

UK military mentoring in Afghanistan

Friday, 26 September 2014

British troops in Afghanistan have been leading the way on building a modern army....

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Veterans minister praises mental health charity

Veterans minister praises mental health charity

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Defence minister Anna Soubry spoke on Wednesday at the annual general meeting (AGM) of veterans' mental health charity Combat Stress....

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Defence Secretary salutes first Afghan officer cadets

Defence Secretary salutes first Afghan officer cadets

Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Michael Fallon has attended the passing out ceremony of cadets from the first intake of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy....

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Defence Secretary discusses ISIL threat

Defence Secretary discusses ISIL threat

Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Michael Fallon meets Middle East partners to discuss international response to ISIL....

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Employers briefed on the benefits of army reservists

Employers briefed on the benefits of army reservists

Friday, 19 September 2014

Some of the UK's top engineering companies gathered at an event in London to learn about the benefits of employing army reservists. ...

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Defence Secretary visits troops deploying on training exercise

Defence Secretary visits troops deploying on training exercise

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Michael Fallon has visited British troops due to deploy on a major training exercise with NATO partner Poland....

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