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Forces' bravery "nothing short of utterly remarkable"

19 Mar 10 - History and Honour - Ministry Of Defence

Some of the soldiers, sailors and airmen who have been honoured for gallantry and meritorious service in the latest Operational Awards List attended a special ceremony in London today where their actions were marked out as 'utterly remarkable'.

Engineers complete secure route through Panther's Claw territory

19 Mar 10 - Military Operations - British Army

The people of Babaji and British soldiers operating in that area can enjoy greater security following the completion of Route Trident this week by soldiers from 28 Engineer Regiment.

Royal Marine injured in Afghanistan carries Paralympic flame

19 Mar 10 - Training and Adventure - Royal Navy

A Royal Marine who lost both his legs in an improvised explosive device blast in Afghanistan represented his country by carrying the flame to open the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada, last week. Report by Leigh Morrison.

Dstl to become the key focus of science and technology within MOD

19 Mar 10 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

Changes taking place to the management of science, innovation and technology across British defence mean that from 1 April 2010 the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will become the key focus for these areas.

Operational Honours and Awards List: 19 March 2010

19 Mar 10 - History and Honour - Ministry Of Defence

A total of 146 members of the Armed Forces and one civilian have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 19 March 2010.

Bomb disposal experts awarded George Cross

18 Mar 10 - History and Honour - British Army

Two British military bomb disposal experts, one of whom gave his life in the line of duty, have been awarded one of the UK's highest awards for gallantry, the George Cross.

British troops in Afghanistan take up Sport Relief challenge

18 Mar 10 - Training and Adventure - British Army

British troops in Afghanistan are cycling and rowing 5,800 km, the equivalent of the journey home to the 11 Light Brigade Headquarters in Aldershot, to raise money for Sport Relief.

Lance Corporal Scott Hardy and Private James Grigg killed in Afghanistan

18 Mar 10 - Military Operations - British Army

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Scott Hardy and Private James Grigg, both from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, were killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday 16 March 2010.

British soldiers confirmed among the WWI Fromelles dead

18 Mar 10 - History and Honour - British Army

Three British soldiers have been confirmed amongst the remains of 250 soldiers recovered from the First World War mass graves at Fromelles in northern France.

Industry and the MOD showcase present and future force protection technologies

18 Mar 10 - Equipment and Logistics - Ministry Of Defence

Cutting-edge armoured vehicles, counter-improvised explosive device robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, and blood transport units were on display yesterday to mark National Science and Engineering Week.

Captain Martin Driver dies in Selly Oak from wounds sustained in Afghanistan

17 Mar 10 - Military Operations - British Army

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that Captain Martin Driver from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment died in Selly Oak Hospital on Monday 15 March 2010 from wounds sustained in Afghanistan.

Military stabilisation team help children back to school in Musa Qal'ah

17 Mar 10 - Military Operations - Ministry Of Defence

As Musa Qal'ah begins to stabilise, local children are getting the chance of an education thanks to the British forces' Military Stabilisation Support Team (MSST) who have been helping refurbish schools in and around the town.

Navy helicopter crew bring assistance to premature twins

17 Mar 10 - Military Operations - Royal Navy

In an epic nine-hour sortie, the duty crew of the Royal Navy's Search and Rescue unit at HMS Gannet, Prestwick, delivered a four-strong medical team to the side of twin premature babies last week.

First Welfare Pathway project opens in Scotland

17 Mar 10 - Defence Policy and Business - Ministry Of Defence

Fife Council is the first in Scotland to launch a new initiative and appoint an Armed Forces Champion, providing support to serving and former military personnel in the region.

2 soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment killed in Helmand

17 Mar 10 - Military Operations - British Army

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, part of the Household Cavalry Regiment Battle Group, were killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 16 March 2010.


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