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23rd October 2006

Marine Gary Wright

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

HMS York in Beirut working with an RAF Chinook helicopter during the assisted departure of UK civilians in July [Picture: CPOWEA Beavis]

HMS York hands over her UN Duties

The Royal Navy destroyer HMS York has completed her deployment with the naval element of the United... 20 Oct 06

A young Royal Marine of J Company 42 Commando awaits the next lift to Gereshk [Picture: Sean Clee]

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

HMS Manchester returns to sea after Rolls Royce refit

19 Oct 06

African adventure for North West soldiers

20 Oct 06

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