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23rd October 2006

Marine Gary Wright killed in Afghanistan

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Marine Gary Wright, of 45 Commando Royal Marines, as a result of injuries sustained in Afghanistan. 20 Oct 06

Royal Marines begin patrols in Helmand Province

Within days of arriving in Afghanistan, J Company 42 Commando Royal Marines have deployed into... 19 Oct 06

UK troops redeploy from Musa Qala as Afghan Government hands security to local elders

Following a deal between local tribal elders and the democratically-elected Afghanistan Government,... 18 Oct 06

Afghan Para Commander responds to mis-reporting in UK newspaper

Brigadier Ed Butler, Commander of 16 Air Assault Brigade and recently returned from combat... 19 Oct 06

More Afghanistan News

Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan 19 Oct 06

Coming home: 3 Para Battlegroup talk about their battle with the Taliban 12 Oct 06

3 PARA Battlegroup in emotional homecoming 11 Oct 06

Changing of the guard - outgoing Commander pays tribute to 'exceptional' British Forces 11 Oct 06

Handover in Helmand as 3 Cdo Brigade replace 16 Air Assault Brigade 9 Oct 06

Royal Marines teach Afghan Army how to secure Helmand roads (VIDEO) 9 Oct 06

Defence Procurement Minister visits Armed Forces personnel in Afghanistan 7 Oct 06

RN and RAF Harrier combat ops gear up as Royal Navy crews join the fight against the Taleban (VIDEO) 5 Oct 06

Princess Royal visits troops in Afghanistan 5 Oct 06

NATO assumes command in eastern Afghanistan 5 Oct 06

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