Author: Sharon Black

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Defence Ministers collect for Poppy Appeal

Defence Ministers were shaking plastic buckets at members of the public in London yesterday in order to help raise cash for this year’s Poppy Appeal.

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Private Matthew James Sean Haseldin killed in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Private Matthew Haseldin from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (2 MERCIAN) in Afghanistan on Thursday 3 November 2011.

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RAF airmen selected for GB bobsleigh squad

By Sharon Black

Three RAF personnel have been selected to represent Great Britain in bobsleigh on the European and world stage this winter.

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Back from Libya naval aircrew prepare for Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

Having helped pave the way for vital aircraft strikes against Colonel Gaddafi’s forces in Libya, personnel from 857 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) are now preparing to return to Afghanistan.

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Civilian mechanics keep wheels turning at Bastion

By Sharon Black

Troops in Afghanistan rely on their vehicles to carry out the mission as well as to keep them safe – if anything does break down it can be a potentially life-threatening situation.

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Deputy PM welcomes home UK forces from Libya campaign

By Sharon Black

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visited RAF Waddington near Lincoln today to welcome home and congratulate UK Armed Forces personnel who have successfully completed the UK Air Component’s mission in Libya.

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Sailor discusses her work in Bastion Hospital

By Sharon Black

A sailor who spent four months helping to run the field hospital at Camp Bastion has spoken about the traumatic incidents and dangers medics face on a daily basis in Afghanistan.

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Turbulent leads joint UK-Indian exercise

By Sharon Black

Royal Navy submarine HMS Turbulent has led British involvement in the latest annual Anglo-Indian naval exercise, Konkan.

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Soldier from 2 MERCIAN killed in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (2 MERCIAN) was killed in Afghanistan today, 3 November 2011.

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Armed Forces Covenant recognised in law for first time

By Sharon Black

The principles of the Armed Forces Covenant have been enshrined in law for the first time after the Armed Forces Bill received Royal Assent today.

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RAF’s 6 Force Protection Wing returns from Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

6 Force Protection Wing (6 FP Wg), including 58 Squadron (58 Sqn) RAF Regiment, has returned safely to RAF Leuchars following a successful seven-month deployment to Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan operational air update 30 October 2011

By Sharon Black

RAF and Royal Navy personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan last week, 24 to 30 October 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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RAF Tornados return home from Libya operations

By Sharon Black

After completing over 8,000 hours of flying and almost 1,500 sorties the Tornado Force personnel from RAF Marham have begun returning home after successfully completing their mission to help free Libya and protect the civilian population from attack.

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Best in Defence acquisition recognised at Min DEST awards

By Sharon Black

The dedication and ethos of MOD project teams responsible for buying kit for the front line have been recognised in the ninth annual Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Acquisition Awards ceremony.

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Best in Defence acquisition recognised at Min DEST awards

By Sharon Black

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MRI scanner centre opens in Bastion Hospital

By Sharon Black

The UK-led Anglo/American Role 3 hospital at Camp Bastion, Helmand province, has celebrated the opening of its first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner centre.

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HMS Bulwark develops her twin Chinook capability

By Sharon Black

To develop her lift capacity the Royal Navy’s flagship, HMS Bulwark, has been operating with two CH-47 Chinook helicopters whilst transiting north to the Tyne.

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British and French gunners reinforce links on exercise

By Sharon Black

The airborne gunners of 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 Para RHA) have been reinforcing links with their French counterparts as they train to form part of the British Army’s Rapid Reaction Force.

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RAF Typhoons fly 7,000 miles for Ex Bersama Lima

By Sharon Black

RAF Typhoon jets have completed a 7,000-mile (11,265km) journey to take part in Exercise Bersama Lima 11, marking the 40th anniversary of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) (UK, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand and Australia).

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Parliament welcomes home 3 Commando Brigade

By Sharon Black

Following their return from Helmand province last month 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines paraded through London to Westminster yesterday for a reception at the Houses of Parliament.

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US Marines honour paratrooper for actions in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

A paratrooper has received an American military honour for ‘his decision, actions and calm leadership in the face of chaos’ while serving alongside US Marines in Afghanistan.

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MOD announces first community projects to receive Covenant funding

By Sharon Black

The first batch of Community Covenant Grant Scheme projects that have received funding from the Ministry of Defence have been announced today.

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First sailor Beefeater begins work at Tower of London

By Sharon Black

Royal Navy Warrant Officer Class 1 Rob Fuller has become the first sailor from the Senior Service to be a Yeoman Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London.

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Sailor Beefeater begins work at Tower of London

By Sharon Black

Royal Navy Warrant Officer Class 1 Rob Fuller is the second member of the Senior Service to become a Yeoman Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London.

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Royal Engineer honoured for work developing Afghan forces

By Sharon Black

A Royal Engineers officer has won a prestigious award in recognition of his work developing the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF).

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Artillerymen receive Afghanistan campaign medals

By Sharon Black

Personnel from the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3 RHA) C Battery have been presented with campaign medals after returning from a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.

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Gunners receive Afghanistan campaign medals

By Sharon Black

Personnel from the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3 RHA) C Battery have been presented with campaign medals after returning from a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan.

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Hammond – we owe troops honesty and certainty

By Sharon Black

Philip Hammond gave his first newspaper interview as Defence Secretary on Friday, during a visit to British troops who have been involved in the Libya campaign from Italy’s Gioia del Colle airfield.