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UK forces back animal welfare drive in Lashkar Gah

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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Royal Marines ready for Afghanistan deployment

By Sharon Black

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 Afghanistan with 4th Mechanized Brigade in October.

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Op DAAS seizes weapons from insurgent stronghold

By Sharon Black

Soldiers from the 12th Mechanized Brigade Reconnaissance Force have plunged deep into insurgent caves in the Upper Gereshk Valley of Afghanistan to locate and remove a large collection of weapons.

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Free travel for military personnel supporting Paralympic Games security

By Sharon Black

Transport for London and the Association of Train Operating Companies will continue their offer of free travel during the Games to military personnel supporting the London 2012 Paralympics within London.

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Decorated and dedicated supply specialists ready for Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

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 conducted by some very special soldiers. Shell Daruwala reports.

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Military torchbearers carry the Paralympic Flame

By Sharon Black

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 McBride.

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HMS Bulwark prepares for Paralympics security role

By Sharon Black

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 Paralympic sailing events.

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RAF surveillance aircraft clock up 20,000 flying hours

By Sharon Black

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

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Afghanistan-bound reservist looks forward to first deployment

By Sharon Black

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 to Helmand with 4th Mechanized Brigade in October. Shell Daruwala reports.

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4 YORKS soldiers carry Paralympic Flame

By Sharon Black

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

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‘Black Rats’ prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

By Sharon Black

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 Force Helmand on Op HERRICK 17.

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Close protection personnel undergo intense training

By Sharon Black

The Royal Military Police’s Close Protection Unit guards ministers, senior military officials and diplomatic staff on global deployments, so thorough training for new recruits is vital.

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UK and US carry out air tanking exercise

By Sharon Black

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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New MOD Permanent Secretary announced

By Sharon Black

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

By Sharon Black

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

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Jools Holland appointed 101 Engineer Regiment Honorary Colonel

By Sharon Black

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

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Army’s Foxhound fleet to grow

By Sharon Black

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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RAF airman prepares for Hockey World League

By Sharon Black

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

By Sharon Black

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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RAF kick-starts Paralympics in Edinburgh

By Sharon Black

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 Edinburgh.

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Paras lay down fitness challenge to public

By Sharon Black

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

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MOD shortlists potential infrastructure partners

By Sharon Black

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Ministry of Defence’s property and services provider, has selected three consortia to continue to potentially become its private sector business partner.

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Nottingham to host Armed Forces Day 2013

By Sharon Black

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

By Sharon Black

Royal Marines aboard HMS Sutherland have been practising their pirate vessel boarding techniques using ‘rapid roping’ from the frigate’s helicopter in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

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British soldiers impart medical knowledge to Afghan counterparts

By Sharon Black

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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Final passing out parade at Bassingbourn Barracks

By Sharon Black

The last tranche of soldiers to complete their Phase 1 training at Bassingbourn Barracks have marched off the parade square and into the history books.

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RAF Reaper team uncovers Afghan drugs haul

By Sharon Black

An RAF team has uncovered a huge stash of drugs in a truck in Afghanistan using a Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS).

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Adidas campaign supports injured Service personnel

By Sharon Black

Service Chiefs have been joined by Team GB Olympians and other sporting stars to show their support for Armed Forces personnel taking part in the Paralympics.

Category: News

UK forces back animal welfare drive in Lashkar Gah

Royal Marines ready for Afghanistan deployment

Op DAAS seizes weapons from insurgent stronghold

Free travel for military personnel supporting Paralympic Games security

Decorated and dedicated supply specialists ready for Afghanistan

Military torchbearers carry the Paralympic Flame

HMS Bulwark prepares for Paralympics security role

RAF surveillance aircraft clock up 20,000 flying hours

Afghanistan-bound reservist looks forward to first deployment

4 YORKS soldiers carry Paralympic Flame

‘Black Rats’ prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

Close protection personnel undergo intense training

UK and US carry out air tanking exercise

New MOD Permanent Secretary announced

Armed Forces play wins theatre award

Jools Holland appointed 101 Engineer Regiment Honorary Colonel

Army’s Foxhound fleet to grow

RAF airman prepares for Hockey World League

Sir Chris Hoy takes to the skies in an RAF Typhoon

RAF kick-starts Paralympics in Edinburgh

Paras lay down fitness challenge to public

MOD shortlists potential infrastructure partners

Nottingham to host Armed Forces Day 2013

HMS Sutherland crew hone pirate take-down skills

British soldiers impart medical knowledge to Afghan counterparts

Final passing out parade at Bassingbourn Barracks

RAF Reaper team uncovers Afghan drugs haul

Adidas campaign supports injured Service personnel

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