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REME soldier killed in Afghanistan

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, serving with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Thursday 16 June 2011.

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Craftsman Andrew Found killed in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death, in Afghanistan on Thursday 16th June 2011, of Craftsman Andrew Found.

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Prince Charles praises Paras

By Sharon Black

Paratroopers recently returned from Afghanistan were praised for their ‘selfless service and commitment’ on the frontline by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales yesterday.

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ISAF plans for Afghanistan on course and unchanged

By Sharon Black

Major General Nick Pope, who has recently taken over as the Chief of the Defence Staff’s Strategic Communications Officer, briefed members of the media yesterday on the situation in Afghanistan.

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Thousands welcome 16 Air Assault Brigade home from Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

More than 10,000 people lined the streets of Colchester yesterday to welcome the town’s soldiers home after their recent six-month deployment to Afghanistan.

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Rifleman Martin Jon Lamb killed in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Rifleman Martin Jon Lamb from 1st Battalion The Rifles was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 June 2011.

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Oakham welcomes soldiers home from Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

The streets of Oakham were packed with well-wishers last week showing their support for soldiers from 16th Regiment Royal Artillery and 104 Military Working Dog Support Unit who have recently returned home from Afghanistan.

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Lance Corporal Martin Joseph Gill RM killed in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Martin Joseph Gill from 42 Commando Royal Marines was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 June 2011.

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Petraeus visits Royal Marines in Helmand

By Sharon Black

The Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, US General David Petraeus, recently visited Royal Marines and their Estonian coalition partners at a patrol base in central Helmand.

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Royal Marine killed in Helmand Province

By Sharon Black

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a Royal Marine from 42 Commando Royal Marines was killed in Afghanistan, today, Sunday 5 June 2011.

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Soldier from 4 SCOTS killed in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS), was killed in Afghanistan, yesterday, Friday 3 June 2011.

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Princess praises signallers for work in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

Soldiers who helped keep the Army’s communications running during 16 Air Assault Brigade’s deployment to Afghanistan were praised yesterday for their ‘courage, determination and adaptability’ by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

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The vital role of interpreters in Helmand

By Sharon Black

Hundreds of local interpreters are employed by coalition forces in Afghanistan and are vital in helping British forces forge the important relationships with the Afghan communities they are working with.

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Lieutenant Oliver Richard Augustin and Marine Samuel Giles William Alexander MC killed in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant Oliver Richard Augustin and Marine Samuel Giles William Alexander MC, both from Juliet Company 42 Commando Royal Marines, were killed in Afghanistan on Friday 27 May 2011.

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Two Royal Marines killed in Helmand

By Sharon Black

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two Royal Marines from 42 Commando Royal Marines were killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Friday 27 May 2011.

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Apache clocks up 100,000 flying hours

By Sharon Black

The British Army’s Apache attack helicopter has clocked up a landmark 100,000 flying hours, a third of which have been flown on operations in Afghanistan.

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Colour Serjeant Kevin Charles Fortuna killed in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Colour Serjeant Kevin Charles Fortuna from A Company, 1st Battalion The Rifles, was killed in Afghanistan on Monday 23 May 2011.

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Soldier from 1 RIFLES killed in Helmand

By Sharon Black

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES) was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Monday 23 May 2011.

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Sappers cycle in memory of fallen colleague

By Sharon Black

Soldiers from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal [EOD]) have undertaken a cycle ride in commemoration of a colleague who was killed in Afghanistan, and raised over £3,500 for the regiment’s injured soldiers fund.

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Army vet runs clinics for Afghan farmers

By Sharon Black

A British Army vet has begun a six-month tour of Afghanistan where she is travelling all around Helmand province running veterinary clinics for Afghan farmers.

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Head of UK’s Armed Forces visits troops in Helmand

By Sharon Black

The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, has paid a surprise visit to British forces serving in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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400 UK personnel to leave Afghanistan by New Year

By Sharon Black

Prime Minister David Cameron informed the House of Commons Liaison Committee yesterday that around 400 UK military personnel had already, or would early in the New Year, leave Afghanistan.

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Yorkshire town celebrates RAF personnel’s return from Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

Nearly 3,000 people lined the streets of a North Yorkshire market town last week to welcome home from Afghanistan officers and airmen from RAF Leeming.

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Hague: insurgent activity in Helmand low

By Sharon Black

Within Helmand, levels of insurgent activity have remained particularly low over the last month compared to previous periods, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said in the Government’s latest monthly progress report on Afghanistan.

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Canterbury celebrates soldiers’ return from Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), received a jubilant reception as they marched through Canterbury last week, having recently returned from Afghanistan.

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Soldier presents cup at FA final

By Sharon Black

A British soldier presented the FA Cup to winners Manchester City after Saturday’s final, having being selected as the FA’s guest of honour for his inspirational leadership and selfless bravery in Afghanistan. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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RAF announces new Reaper squadron

By Sharon Black

A new Reaper squadron is to form at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire which will control the aircraft over Afghanistan from the UK for the first time.

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Marine from 42 Commando killed in Helmand Province

By Sharon Black

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a Royal Marine from 42 Commando Royal Marines was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 15 May 2011.

Tag: Afghanistan

REME soldier killed in Afghanistan

Craftsman Andrew Found killed in Afghanistan

Prince Charles praises Paras

ISAF plans for Afghanistan on course and unchanged

Thousands welcome 16 Air Assault Brigade home from Afghanistan

Rifleman Martin Jon Lamb killed in Afghanistan

Oakham welcomes soldiers home from Afghanistan

Lance Corporal Martin Joseph Gill RM killed in Afghanistan

Petraeus visits Royal Marines in Helmand

Royal Marine killed in Helmand Province

Soldier from 4 SCOTS killed in Afghanistan

Princess praises signallers for work in Afghanistan

The vital role of interpreters in Helmand

Lieutenant Oliver Richard Augustin and Marine Samuel Giles William Alexander MC killed in Afghanistan

Two Royal Marines killed in Helmand

Apache clocks up 100,000 flying hours

Colour Serjeant Kevin Charles Fortuna killed in Afghanistan

Soldier from 1 RIFLES killed in Helmand

Sappers cycle in memory of fallen colleague

Army vet runs clinics for Afghan farmers

Head of UK’s Armed Forces visits troops in Helmand

400 UK personnel to leave Afghanistan by New Year

Yorkshire town celebrates RAF personnel’s return from Afghanistan

Hague: insurgent activity in Helmand low

Canterbury celebrates soldiers’ return from Afghanistan

Soldier presents cup at FA final

RAF announces new Reaper squadron

Marine from 42 Commando killed in Helmand Province

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