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Corporal Johnathan Moore and Private Sean McDonald

Corporal Johnathan Moore and Private Sean McDonald killed in Afghanistan

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must name Corporal John Moore and Private Sean McDonald The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1... 9 Feb 10

Afghan troops

Afghan Army ready for Op MOSHTARAK

Amongst the ISAF personnel helping to prepare Afghan National Army soldiers for Operation MOSHTARAK... 9 Feb 10

Sikorsky S-92 helicopter conducts rescue

New UK Search and Rescue provider chosen

The Soteria Consortium has been chosen to provide a harmonised Search and Rescue Helicopter (SAR-H)... 9 Feb 10

New Afghan National Army recruits

The challenges of mentoring the Afghan National Army

Through mentoring, 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) [2 YORKS] are helping... 9 Feb 10

Squadron Leader Steve Long

First RAF pilot flies Joint Strike Fighter

A Royal Air Force officer has become the first UK pilot to take to the skies in a Lockheed Martin... 9 Feb 10

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A soldier from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards during a recent operation in Helmand province
Preparations for Helmand offensive
British troops have taken part in an air and ground ISAF operation to the south of Nad 'Ali, Helmand province, as part of the preparation for a major ISAF offensive known as Op MOSHTARAK.
Essential relief supplies are loaded aboard Royal Fleet Auxiliary supply ship Largs Bay
RFA Largs Bay ready for Haiti
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship Largs Bay is currently finalising the loading of equipment and supplies for earthquake-ravaged Haiti before setting sail for the Caribbean island.

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Royal Navy:

Departure of HMS St Albans

HMS St Albans departs for Gulf

Crowds of families and friends waved off the crew of Portsmouth-based warship HMS St Albans this... 4 Feb 10

British Army:

A bed space in the new SLA at Alexander Barracks

New Alexander Barracks accommodation helps recruits 'be the best'

Defence Estates (DE) has finished a major project to provide top-notch accommodation for more than... 5 Feb 10

Royal Air Force:

Tornado GR4

RAF IX (B) Squadron show their force in Kandahar

Since arriving at Kandahar Airfield last month, the Tornados of the RAF's IX (Bomber) Squadron have... 4 Feb 10

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Operations in Afghanistan

Corporal Johnathan Moore and Private Sean McDonald killed in Afghanistan

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must name Corporal John Moore...9 Feb 10

The challenges of mentoring the Afghan National Army

Through mentoring, 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) [2...9 Feb 10

Soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment killed in Afghanistan

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that a soldier from...9 Feb 10

Ainsworth sets out risks and benefits of Operation MOSHTARAK

People should be prepared for British casualties resulting from the upcoming...8 Feb 10

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