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Army signaller wins Churchill Medal 2012

The Churchill Medal for 2012 has been won by British Army engineer Sergeant Simon Nurse, of the Royal Corps of Signals, for his innovative work in support of Op HERRICK.

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Army officer named Chartered Manager of the Year

By Sharon Black

An Army officer from Joint Helicopter Command has been named the 2011 Chartered Manager of the Year for his outstanding leadership skills in a highly challenging environment in Afghanistan.

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Para honoured for saving wounded colleague

By Sharon Black

A soldier from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) has been recognised in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List for his bravery in Afghanistan which saved the life of a wounded colleague.

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Apache pilot honoured for bravery in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

An Army officer is to receive the Air Force Cross for his ‘selflessness and extraordinary professionalism’ in piloting his Apache helicopter in dangerous situations to assist casualty rescue missions in Afghanistan.

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TA soldier helps make front line base more homely

By Sharon Black

A Territorial Army (TA) soldier whose day job is a builder and part-time farm worker has put his skills to use improving living conditions for his fellow soldiers on the front line of Helmand province.

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British officer honoured for leading Estonians in Helmand

By Sharon Black

The Commanding Officer (CO) of 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment has been awarded a top Estonian military honour for his part in leading the ISAF partner nation’s forces in Afghanistan. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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Boxing legend Cooper’s life in the Army

By Sharon Black

British boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper, who sadly died this weekend, found an early home for his stellar talent when he joined the Army for a two-year stint of National Service. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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Business as usual in Afghanistan for Prince William’s former HCR squadron

By Sharon Black

As Prince William gets ready for his wedding, members of his former squadron in The Household Cavalry Regiment have been out patrolling in Afghanistan.