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117/2012   Chief of Air Staff visits Royal Air Force Venue Security Force at Hainault and Olympic Park

117/2012 Chief of Air Staff visits Royal Air Force Venue Security Force at Hainault and Olympic Park

Thursday, 30 August 2012

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, has today visited Hainault Park and the Olympic Park to thank members of the Royal A...

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Royal Marines ready for Afghanistan deployment

Royal Marines ready for Afghanistan deployment

Thursday, 30 August 2012

650 men of 40 Commando Royal Marines (40 Cdo) have honed their skills with a final exercise on Salisbury Plain ahead of their deployment to Afghanista...

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RAF pilot keeps troops supplied in Afghanistan

RAF pilot keeps troops supplied in Afghanistan

Thursday, 30 August 2012

An RAF pilot is currently flying Merlin helicopters from Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, moving equipment, personnel and supplies to and from the forward...

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Serving soldiers in GB Paralympics team

Serving soldiers in GB Paralympics team

Thursday, 30 August 2012

Three serving soldiers will be among those competing in the Paralympic Games which commence in London today....

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UK forces back animal welfare drive in Lashkar Gah

UK forces back animal welfare drive in Lashkar Gah

Thursday, 30 August 2012

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

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Decorated and dedicated supply specialists ready for Afghanistan

Decorated and dedicated supply specialists ready for Afghanistan

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

The dangerous and vital role of getting food, kit and supplies to 4th Mechanized Brigade's front line troops in Helmand during Op HERRICK 17 will be c...

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Op DAAS seizes weapons from insurgent stronghold

Op DAAS seizes weapons from insurgent stronghold

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Soldiers from the 12th Mechanized Brigade Reconnaissance Force have plunged deep into insurgent caves in the Upper Gereshk Valley of Afghanistan to lo...

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Free travel for military personnel supporting Paralympic Games security

Free travel for military personnel supporting Paralympic Games security

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Transport for London and the Association of Train Operating Companies will continue their offer of free travel during the Games to military personnel ...

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Military torchbearers carry the Paralympic Flame

Military torchbearers carry the Paralympic Flame

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

A small team of military personnel will tonight carry the Flame in the final leg of the London 2012 Paralympic Games Torch Relay. Report by Lorraine M...

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Afghanistan bound reservist looks forward to first deployment

Afghanistan bound reservist looks forward to first deployment

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

After volunteering for every tour since her promotion in 2009, Chartered Accountant Val O'Regan will be one of the 6,500 Service personnel deploying t...

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HMS Bulwark prepares for Paralympics security role

HMS Bulwark prepares for Paralympics security role

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

After her involvement in the London 2012 Olympics, the crew of HMS Bulwark is preparing to serve as the hub for the security effort surrounding the Pa...

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4 YORKS soldiers carry Paralympic Flame

4 YORKS soldiers carry Paralympic Flame

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (4 YORKS) have escorted the Paralympic Flame through part of northern England....

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RAF surveillance aircraft clock up 20,000 flying hours

RAF surveillance aircraft clock up 20,000 flying hours

Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Surveillance aircraft based at RAF Waddington have notched up a collective total of 20,000 flying hours protecting British and other ISAF forces in Af...

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116/2012   Ministry of Defence announces new Permanent Secretary

116/2012 Ministry of Defence announces new Permanent Secretary

Friday, 24 August 2012

The Prime Minister, with the agreement of the Secretary of State for Defence, has approved the appointment of Jon Thompson as the Permanent Under Secr...

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UK and US carry out air tanking exercise

UK and US carry out air tanking exercise

Friday, 24 August 2012

Air Force personnel from the UK and the US have carried out a joint training exercise to improve the way NATO carries out air-to-air refuelling....

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Black Rats' prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

Black Rats' prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

Friday, 24 August 2012

Members of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) are finalising their training ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan this autumn as the UK's Task For...

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New MOD Permanent Secretary announced

New MOD Permanent Secretary announced

Friday, 24 August 2012

It has been announced that Jon Thompson will take up the position of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence....

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Armed Forces play wins theatre award

Armed Forces play wins theatre award

Friday, 24 August 2012

A play starring several members of the Armed Forces has been awarded a prestigious theatre award....

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Close protection personnel undergo intense training

Close protection personnel undergo intense training

Friday, 24 August 2012

The Royal Military Police's Close Protection Unit guards ministers, senior military officials and diplomatic staff on global deployments, so thorough ...

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115/2012   The Black Rats prepare for Afghan challenge as Minister confirms new protective vehicles

115/2012 The Black Rats prepare for Afghan challenge as Minister confirms new protective vehicles

Thursday, 23 August 2012

Military personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade today showcased their capability as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. The Brigade will deploy on O...

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Jools Holland appointed 101 Engineer Regiment Honorary Colonel

Jools Holland appointed 101 Engineer Regiment Honorary Colonel

Thursday, 23 August 2012

Musician Jools Holland has been made Honorary Colonel of 101 (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) [EOD]....

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RAF airman prepares for Hockey World League

RAF airman prepares for Hockey World League

Thursday, 23 August 2012

An award-winning recruit at RAF Halton has been selected to represent Wales in the Hockey World League....

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Sir Chris Hoy takes to the skies in an RAF Typhoon

Sir Chris Hoy takes to the skies in an RAF Typhoon

Thursday, 23 August 2012

Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy is used to speed, but even Britain's premier cycling champion was thrilled by a ride in an RAF Typhoon....

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Army's Foxhound fleet to grow

Army's Foxhound fleet to grow

Thursday, 23 August 2012

The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to procure 25 extra Foxhound vehicles to add to the Army's existing fleet....

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Nottingham to host Armed Forces Day 2013

Nottingham to host Armed Forces Day 2013

Wednesday, 22 August 2012

It has been announced that Nottingham will host the Armed Forces Day National Event next year....

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HMS Sutherland crew hone pirate take down skills

HMS Sutherland crew hone pirate take down skills

Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Royal Marines aboard HMS Sutherland have been practising their pirate vessel boarding techniques using 'rapid roping' from the frigate's helicopter in...

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MOD shortlists potential infrastructure partners

MOD shortlists potential infrastructure partners

Wednesday, 22 August 2012

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Ministry of Defence's property and services provider, has selected three consortia to continue to p...

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RAF kick starts Paralympics in Edinburgh

RAF kick starts Paralympics in Edinburgh

Wednesday, 22 August 2012

The crew of a Royal Air Force Puma helicopter have kick-started the opening of the 2012 Paralympic Games by helping to unveil the official logo in Edi...

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Paras lay down fitness challenge to public

Paras lay down fitness challenge to public

Wednesday, 22 August 2012

The public is being offered the chance to take on a true test of military fitness in Colchester....

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British soldiers impart medical knowledge to Afghan counterparts

British soldiers impart medical knowledge to Afghan counterparts

Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Personnel from the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) have been mentoring Afghan soldiers to improve their trauma care and first aid skills....

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