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HMS Somerset returns to sea after £20 million refit

The Type 23 frigate has a new lease of life as one of the most advanced fighting ships in the fleet due to a £20 million docking and upgrade in her home port of Devonport Naval Base in partnership with Babcock Marine . HMS Somerset ’s commanding officer, Commander Mike Smith, said: I am incredibly proud to be taking HMS Somerset back to sea after what has been a highly productive upgrade

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Army officer recognised for repeated gallantry under enemy fire

By Sharon Black

A soldier who served in one of the most dangerous areas of Helmand province has been awarded a Mention in Despatches for immense courage in the face of repeated enemy fire and helping to save gravely-injured comrades.

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Medic on life with British reconnaissance troops in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

A young medic from West Yorkshire is working with the 12th Mechanized Brigade Reconnaissance Force, an elite unit that operates in some of the most dangerous areas of Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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British Army Olympic judoka on his finest sporting moments

By Sharon Black

Trooper Emmanuel Nartey, 29, who is representing Ghana in judo at the Olympics, recalls his most treasured sports medals. Interview by Lorraine Mcbride.

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TA soldiers undertake tank training

By Sharon Black

Territorial Army (TA) soldiers from the Royal Wessex Yeomanry have recently honed their skills on one of the most sophisticated military vehicles in the world – the Challenger 2 tank.

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RAF officer first woman to complete Enduroman event

By Sharon Black

RAF officer Rachael Cadman has run, swam and cycled into history as the first woman to complete ‘the most gruelling and most challenging endurance event known to man’.

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Defence Chief – Afghanistan is not all about fighting

By Sharon Black

As we prepare for security transition, the military element is not the most important part of our contribution to Afghanistan, writes Chief of the Defence staff, General Sir David Richards.

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IN PICTURES: Armed Forces Day celebrated across the UK

By Sharon Black

It is estimated that some 100,000 people came out to support this year’s UK Armed Forces Day national event in Edinburgh, which witnessed some of the most spectacular military displays ever seen in the United Kingdom.

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HMS Scott returns from the Antarctic

By Sharon Black

The Royal Navy’s ocean survey vessel HMS Scott is hoping for a warm welcome on her return to Devonport on Sunday 10 April 2011, after travelling over 22,500 miles (36,000km) through one of the most austere maritime environments on the planet.

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Success boosts Brit-trained Afghan soldiers

By Sharon Black

British troops operating in one of the most contested areas of Helmand province are celebrating the success of the first major mission to be carried out, independently, by the Afghan soldiers they train.

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Theo the superhero dog

By Sharon Black

Theo, a Springer spaniel cross who holds the record for finding the most improvised explosive devices and weapons in Afghanistan, has had his tour extended due to his amazing success.

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Transforming Defence – the most significant reform for a generation

By Sharon Black

The force structure set out in the SDSR and the remodelling of the MOD will be the most significant reform programme for a generation Minister for the Armed Forces Nick Harvey said today.