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4th Mechanized Brigade mark their return from Afghanistan with London…
More than 120 military personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade, including elements of…
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Spirits raised at Junglie Squadron awards ceremony
Wednesday the 18th of July saw the presentation of the Australia Shield…
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Royal Marines
The Royal Marines Leave Afghanistan For The Last Time
The last commando group of thousands of Royal Marines to serve in…
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Fleet Air Arm
High In The Sky Above Helmand
847 Naval Air Squadron have once again deployed to Afghanistan to provide…
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Katie Melua performs gig for Royal Marines serving in Afghanistan
Singer Katie Melua has played a gig for Royal Marines serving in…
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New Afghan explosive experts complete their training
The Afghan National Security Forces’ newest explosive experts have marked the completion…
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First Afghan Reconnaissance Troops Complete Training
The first 27 Reconnaissance Troops for the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Kandak…
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The first of the last Royal Marines return early from…
More than 100 Royal Marines from 40 Commando, based in Somerset, return…
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Commando fliers hone their mountain flying skills in the Bavarian…
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150 patrols completed for Replenishment Group
Tasked with making essential deliveries to the frontline, 40 Commando Royal Marines…
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Marine Receives Military Cross For Bravery Under Fire
A Royal Marine who rescued a severely wounded colleague and gave him…
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Royal Marine and a soldier from 3 Medical Regiment killed…
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce…
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Eulogy for Capt Carl Manley RM
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm…
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Corporal David O’Connor RM and Corporal Channing Day Army killed…
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm…
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Fleet Air Arm
847 Lynx head to Helmand for final time
The commando fliers of 847 Naval Air Squadron have left Somerset to…
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Royal Navy’s global Christmas presence thanks to one in seven…
More than 4,800 men and women – one in every seven personnel…
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Rolls Royce Standards For Rolls Royce Naval Air Squadrons
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Royal Marines Reserves
40 Commando help train latest batch of Afghan police officers
Royal Marines have helped the latest batch of Afghan police complete their…
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Royal Marines Reserves
First Sea Lord visits Royal Marines in Afghanistan
First Sea Lord has paid a flying visit to 40 Commando Royal…
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847 Lynx ready for Afghan mission after California desert training
The Lynx and air and ground crew of 847 Naval Air Squadron…
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40 Commando boys strip off for cheeky charity calendar
The men of 40 Commando hope to raise £30,000 by stripping off…
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California desert experience prepares Commando Lynx for Afghan mission
Air and ground crew from 847 Naval Air Squadron are getting used…
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Team who spread the word across Helmand rewarded for peace…
A unique Royal Navy-commanded group which spreads the word about democracy, education,…
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Royal Marines take over in Helmand “set for success”
Royal Marines have formally taken charge of the Nar-e-Saraj district of Helmand…
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Naval Service
Generous public urged not to send unsolicited gifts this Christmas
Generous members of the public are being urged to think twice before…
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True heroes on two wheels – wounded Servicemen take to…
A unique motorcycle racing team for troops wounded in the line of…
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Marine Colonel thanks families for Herrick best wishes
A Royal Marine Colonel deploying to Afghanistan this week has thanked supporters…
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Naval helicopter repair team passes milestone in Afghanistan
A specialist Royal Navy unit has clocked up six years in Afghanistan…
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Rain on the plain gets 40 Commando in the…
Royal Marines of 40 Commando are approaching the climax of 12 months…
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Royal Navy
Bomb disposal expert awarded for efforts in Afghanistan
A Royal Navy bomb disposal expert who has recently returned from Afghanistan…
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End of an era for Junglie Squadron
Standing proudly by the tail of one of his Lynx helicopters, Lt…
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Fleet Air Arm
From Helmand to Heathrow: Navy helicopters join aerial shield for…
Navy Sea Kings today arrived in London as the aerial shield protecting…
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The Reality of War - Team Medic Training
THE sound of explosions and gunfire screams through the air as Junglies…
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40 Commando Train for Afghanistan
On the surface Norfolk and Afghanistan might not seem too similar, but…
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Navy-Medical
HMS Sutherland Medical Assistant Receives Military Cross for Actions in…
Royal Naval Medical Assistant Liam O’Grady, who is currently serving onboard Devonport…
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Honours pay tribute to the bravery of Royal Marines on…
A Royal Marine who stormed a machine-gun post in broad daylight, another…
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Naval medics recognised with operational honours
Today sees the announcement of operational honours for members of the Navy’s…
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Fleet Air Arm
‘Eyes of the Fleet’ return home after 15 months of…
The ‘eyes of the Fleet’ of 854 Naval Air Squadron have returned…
4th Mechanized Brigade mark their return from Afghanistan with London parade
More than 120 military personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade, including elements of 40 Commando Royal Marines, have marked their return from Afghanistan by marching through central London to the Houses of Parliament. Read more
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“A huge amount was achieved by the men and women of 4th Mechanized Brigade over our six-month tour. Through their hard work and sacrifice, Afghanistan is a step closer to a peaceful future, with the insurgency weakened further and the Afghan forces now in the lead for security operations in their own country.Brigadier Bob Bruce
Spirits raised at Junglie Squadron awards ceremony
Wednesday the 18th of July saw the presentation of the Australia Shield to 847 Naval Air Squadron. This was a prestigious event, attended by a number of personnel from RNAS Yeovilton and further afield. Rear Admiral Cunningham CBE, Rear Admiral Fleet Air Arm, was the presenting officer. Read more
