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IN PICTURES: The Army's 2010 Photographic Competition

IN PICTURES: The Army's 2010 Photographic Competition

Thursday, 02 December 2010

Prize-winning images of soldiers at work and play have been celebrated as the winners of this year's Army Photographic Competition were announced at t...

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A year of RAF Merlins in Afghanistan

A year of RAF Merlins in Afghanistan

Wednesday, 01 December 2010

The RAF Merlin Helicopter Force has reached its first anniversary of operations in Afghanistan....

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RFA Fort Victoria thwarts another pirate attack

RFA Fort Victoria thwarts another pirate attack

Wednesday, 01 December 2010

On 30 November RFA Fort Victoria’s helicopter identified a whaler-type vessel, fully loaded with fuel and carrying what appeared to be pirates…...

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Christmas Box campaign for Armed Forces launched

Christmas Box campaign for Armed Forces launched

Wednesday, 01 December 2010

The uk4u Thanks! 2010 Christmas Box campaign was launched at St John's Wood Barracks in London, home of the famous King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery,...

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2 SCOTS and Afghan police clear insurgent hotspot

2 SCOTS and Afghan police clear insurgent hotspot

Wednesday, 01 December 2010

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 ...

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Green light for Catterick Garrison town centre scheme

Green light for Catterick Garrison town centre scheme

Wednesday, 01 December 2010

Defence Estates has signed an agreement with Birmingham-based Lingfield Securities to undertake the development of the latest phase of a new town cent...

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200 new patrol vehicles to be built

200 new patrol vehicles to be built

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Foxhound, the British Armed Forces’ name for the contract-winning FPE Ocelot vehicle, has been designed to provide unprecedented levels of blast…...

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British run exercise develops Afghan National Police

British run exercise develops Afghan National Police

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Members of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), are currently deployed in southern…...

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Royal Signals help rebuild schools in Kabul

Royal Signals help rebuild schools in Kabul

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

After three decades of war and violence, the quality of life for inhabitants in parts of Kabul is slowly improving thanks in part to the efforts of a ...

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MSSG awarded for humanitarian work in Afghanistan

MSSG awarded for humanitarian work in Afghanistan

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

The tri-Service Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) has been awarded the prestigious Firmin Sword of Peace in recognition of the unit's humani...

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RAF trains Tongan troops for Afghanistan

RAF trains Tongan troops for Afghanistan

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

The first contingent of troops from the Tonga Defence Services who will soon join the RAF Regiment in Afghanistan are reaching the end of intensive pr...

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Afghan Army operation drives wedge through Taliban

Afghan Army operation drives wedge through Taliban

Monday, 29 November 2010

What has been described as the most significant operation conducted yet by the Afghan National Army (ANA) in Helmand has now concluded, driving a wedg...

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Airborne operation sees end of Taliban influence in Helmand village

Airborne operation sees end of Taliban influence in Helmand village

Monday, 29 November 2010

British soldiers and their partners in the Afghan National Police have re-established government control in an area of Helmand province previously und...

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RAF Tornados demonstrate their capabilities

RAF Tornados demonstrate their capabilities

Monday, 29 November 2010

Since October last year, RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons have been flying over the landscape of Afghanistan providing support to troops on the ground. But i...

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Tank Regiment remembers past victories while in Helmand

Tank Regiment remembers past victories while in Helmand

Monday, 29 November 2010

Members of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) have taken a short break from operations in Afghanistan to celebrate their main battle honour - Cambrai...

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MOD completes review into women in close combat roles

MOD completes review into women in close combat roles

Monday, 29 November 2010

The Ministry of Defence review into the policy that excludes female members of the Armed Forces is to remain unchanged....

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Australian and British forces compete for 'Afghan Ashes'

Australian and British forces compete for 'Afghan Ashes'

Friday, 26 November 2010

Emulating their cricketing heroes in the real Ashes in Australia, British and Australian soldiers fight over the 'Afghan Ashes' in Helmand....

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

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

Friday, 26 November 2010

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 a...

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Medics honoured at military and civilian health awards

Medics honoured at military and civilian health awards

Friday, 26 November 2010

The Military Operational Surgical Training (MOST) course - a collaboration between the Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma (…...

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Review of Reserve Forces gets underway

Review of Reserve Forces gets underway

Friday, 26 November 2010

The Prime Minister commissioned the six-month review of the Reserve Forces, to be known as Future Reserves 2020 (FR20), as part of the Strategic…...

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X Factor contestants honour British Service personnel

X Factor contestants honour British Service personnel

Friday, 26 November 2010

Contestants on the X Factor TV programme have released a charity single to promote awareness of and raise money for injured Service personnel, some of...

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Afghan Colonel thanks London soldiers for training his troops

Afghan Colonel thanks London soldiers for training his troops

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Colonel Farid Ahmadi, who has served in the Afghan National Army (ANA) for almost 20 years, was so impressed with The London Regiment soldiers…...

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HMS Scott returns to the Antarctic

HMS Scott returns to the Antarctic

Thursday, 25 November 2010

HMS Scott left Plymouth early today for what will be her second deployment to the region; her aim will be to demonstrate the UK’s ongoing commitment…...

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British trained Afghan soldiers start to take over the IED fight

British trained Afghan soldiers start to take over the IED fight

Thursday, 25 November 2010

An Afghan National Army (ANA) bomb disposal team, trained by British forces, has put its skills into practice for the first time, safely disposing of ...

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Plans to encourage troops to become teachers

Plans to encourage troops to become teachers

Thursday, 25 November 2010

Plans to encourage Service personnel leaving the Armed Forces to become teachers were announced yesterday, 24 November 2010, as part of the Schools Wh...

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Sappers prepare for succeeding in Afghanistan

Sappers prepare for succeeding in Afghanistan

Thursday, 25 November 2010

More than 300 Sappers from 24 Commando Engineer Regiment have been undertaking a gruelling week-long exercise at the Stanford Training Area (STANTA) i...

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Defence Minister on the importance of Defence Science and Technology

Defence Minister on the importance of Defence Science and Technology

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Mr Luff was speaking on the second day of the ‘Investing in Science: Securing Future Prosperity’ conference at Chatham House in conjunction …...

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British troops help Afghan farmers abandon poppy for wheat

British troops help Afghan farmers abandon poppy for wheat

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Over two days, the Afghan National Police (ANP), supported by British troops from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment…...

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Royal Marines conduct amphibious exercise near Plymouth

Royal Marines conduct amphibious exercise near Plymouth

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

The exercise involves 20 landing craft and around 100 Marines operating from both ship and shore, off-loading vehicles, carrying out patrols…...

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Last Harrier jet launch from HMS Ark Royal

Last Harrier jet launch from HMS Ark Royal

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Harrier GR9 jets took off from HMS Ark Royal today for the very last time, before both Joint Force Harrier and the Royal Navy's flagship are decommiss...

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