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Containerised workshop gets the thumbs up in Afghanistan

Containerised workshop gets the thumbs up in Afghanistan

Friday, 13 July 2012

A portable 'garage' facility which will support Army vehicle mechanics on the front line has been successfully trialled in Afghanistan....

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DSG civilians awarded for work in Afghanistan

DSG civilians awarded for work in Afghanistan

Friday, 13 July 2012

Civilian employees working for the Defence Support Group (DSG) have received campaign medals in recognition of the front line support they provided wh...

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Royal Navy finds uncharted Red Sea mount

Royal Navy finds uncharted Red Sea mount

Friday, 13 July 2012

Royal Navy survey ship HMS Echo has discovered a previously uncharted underwater 'mountain' on the bed of the Red Sea the size of the rock of Gibralta...

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Four more Armed Forces Community Covenants signed in West Midlands

Four more Armed Forces Community Covenants signed in West Midlands

Thursday, 12 July 2012

The Army in the West Midlands has strengthened its links with four more local authorities to benefit those communities and Service personnel and their...

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Rehabilitation through archaeology project wins new award

Rehabilitation through archaeology project wins new award

Thursday, 12 July 2012

An award-winning project using archaeology to aid the recovery of soldiers from The Rifles injured on Operation HERRICK continues its success on Salis...

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Army led youth training camp aims to steer youngsters away from trouble

Army led youth training camp aims to steer youngsters away from trouble

Thursday, 12 July 2012

An Army-led outreach course using military training is boosting young people's skills and steering them away from trouble....

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RAF Pumas arrive in Ilford for Olympics role

RAF Pumas arrive in Ilford for Olympics role

Thursday, 12 July 2012

RAF Puma helicopters have arrived at Ilford Territorial Army Centre as they prepare for a key role providing air security for the London 2012 Olympic ...

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Additional military support to Olympics security

Additional military support to Olympics security

Thursday, 12 July 2012

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that an additional 3,500 military personnel will be deployed as part of the security arrangements for t...

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SSAFA fund raising dinner (part of Farnborough 2012)

SSAFA fund raising dinner (part of Farnborough 2012)

Thursday, 12 July 2012

Speech by Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology. ...

097/2012   Defence Secretary unveils new Wildcat Helicopter

097/2012 Defence Secretary unveils new Wildcat Helicopter

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

The Defence Secretary has today unveiled the first of a new fleet of Wildcat helicopters and confirmed a £250M contract to support them....

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American honour for RAF officer

American honour for RAF officer

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford was the setting for a medal ceremony of special importance on Monday, when an RAF Air Commodore rec...

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Oxford academic awarded for work with Service children

Oxford academic awarded for work with Service children

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

An Oxford academic and RAF Halton wife and mum has received a Vice-Chancellor's Civic Award in a ceremony at which Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was also prese...

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New Wildcat helicopter unveiled

New Wildcat helicopter unveiled

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

The Defence Secretary has today unveiled the first of a new fleet of Wildcat helicopters, and confirmed a £250m contract to support them....

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4th Mechanized Brigade to replace 12th Mechanized Brigade in Helmand

4th Mechanized Brigade to replace 12th Mechanized Brigade in Helmand

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

4th Mechanized Brigade will replace 12th Mechanized Brigade in October 2012 as the lead formation of British troops in Helmand province....

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British forces expand influence in Upper Gereshk

British forces expand influence in Upper Gereshk

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Task Force Helmand personnel are expanding their sphere of influence in the Upper Gereshk Valley. Report by Richard Long....

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Daring strengthens ties with India through Mumbai visit

Daring strengthens ties with India through Mumbai visit

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

HMS Daring has made a visit to the Indian port of Mumbai, becoming the first Type 45 to visit the country....

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British and French troops parachute together

British and French troops parachute together

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

British and French troops have performed parachute jumps using each other's aircraft and equipment as they work towards a closer relationship....

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Buckinghamshire signs Armed Forces Community Covenant

Buckinghamshire signs Armed Forces Community Covenant

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Buckinghamshire County Council has joined 80 other local authorities by signing up to the Armed Forces Community Covenant....

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RAF Typhoons move to Northolt for Olympics

RAF Typhoons move to Northolt for Olympics

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have arrived at RAF Northolt ahead of their role providing air security throughout the Olympic Games....

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Prince of Wales visits RAF Valley

Prince of Wales visits RAF Valley

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales paid a visit to RAF Valley in Anglesey yesterday on the first day of his four-day visit to Wales....

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3 Commando Brigade recognised for Op HERRICK role

3 Commando Brigade recognised for Op HERRICK role

Monday, 09 July 2012

The role that 3 Commando Brigade played in Afghanistan while on Operation HERRICK 14 last year has been branded 'historically significant' by senior ...

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RNAS Culdrose team deploys on counter piracy operation

RNAS Culdrose team deploys on counter piracy operation

Monday, 09 July 2012

A team from Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose has deployed to the Indian Ocean to join the fight against piracy, people-trafficking and drugs....

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19 Light Brigade and 20th Armoured Brigade celebrate Afghanistan homecoming

19 Light Brigade and 20th Armoured Brigade celebrate Afghanistan homecoming

Monday, 09 July 2012

More than 500 soldiers from both 19 Light Brigade and 20th Armoured Brigade marched through the centre of Paderborn in northern Germany last week to c...

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Household Cavalry enjoy a post Jubilee seaside break

Household Cavalry enjoy a post Jubilee seaside break

Monday, 09 July 2012

The horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment have swapped the hustle and bustle of city life for some well-earned rehabilitation among the san...

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Royal Marines get essential Medical & Dental facilities

Royal Marines get essential Medical & Dental facilities

Monday, 09 July 2012

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has delivered new Medical & Dental facilities for 42 Commando Royal Marines, one of three elite battalio...

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094/2012   RAF’s newest transport aircraft named Atlas

094/2012 RAF’s newest transport aircraft named Atlas

Friday, 06 July 2012

The RAF’s next generation military transport aircraft has today been officially named as Atlas....

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Flying Tigers hunt submarines off Norway

Flying Tigers hunt submarines off Norway

Friday, 06 July 2012

Merlin helicopters and crews from 814 Naval Air Squadron (814 NAS) have returned from the Norwegian Sea, where they took part in a NATO anti-submarine...

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Injured Royal Marine carries Olympic Flame through Peterborough

Injured Royal Marine carries Olympic Flame through Peterborough

Friday, 06 July 2012

A Royal Marine who lost his leg in an explosion in Afghanistan has taken a break from rehearsing his West End play to run through his hometown carryin...

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RAF's newest transport aircraft named Atlas

RAF's newest transport aircraft named Atlas

Friday, 06 July 2012

The RAF's next generation military transport aircraft has officially been named Atlas at the Royal International Air Tattoo, which is taking place at ...

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II Squadron RAF Regiment homecoming parade

II Squadron RAF Regiment homecoming parade

Friday, 06 July 2012

Members of II Squadron RAF Regiment marched through the streets of Bury St Edmunds on Armed Forces Day, 30 June 2012, in a homecoming parade to mark t...

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