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IN PICTURES: Marines meet Afghan communities

These latest pictures from Afghanistan show Royal Marines visiting local Afghan communities in the Upper Gereshk Valley, Northern Helmand, bringing aid and support where they can. 4 Feb 08

The rescue of the crew of MV HORNCLIFFE by a Search and Rescue helicopter from 771 Squadron, based at RNAS Culdrose. [Picture: Royal Navy]

RN helicopter makes hazardous rescue off South Coast

Passengers and injured crewmembers have been rescued from stricken container ship the M/V HORNCLIFFE... 2 Feb 08

MPs meet Commandos

MPs praise commando spirit during Afghan visit

A group of MPs have been learning about military operations during a visit to British troops... 1 Feb 08

Riverdance ferry

RAF and Navy helicopters assist stricken ferry

Search and Rescue helicopters from the RAF and Royal Navy rescued 23 people from a stricken ferry... 1 Feb 08

Soldiers from the RDG Battlegroup step off the plane

Improved Basra security sees Dragoon Guards return home early

Soldiers from The Royal Dragoon Guards have begun returning to their bases in Germany today, 1... 1 Feb 08


Flipping Pancakes in Helmand

Chefs in Camp Bastion have celebrated Shrove Tuesday by flipping pancakes for...5 Feb 08

IN PICTURES: Marines meet Afghan communities

These latest pictures from Afghanistan show Royal Marines visiting local Afghan...4 Feb 08

MPs praise commando spirit during Afghan visit

A group of MPs have been learning about military operations during a visit to...1 Feb 08

New blades improve Sea king Performance

Royal Navy Sea King HC Mk4 support helicopters, currently being deployed on...1 Feb 08

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Improved Basra security sees Dragoon Guards return home early

Soldiers from The Royal Dragoon Guards have begun returning to their bases in...1 Feb 08

Dragoon Guards to return home from Iraq

The Royal Dragoon Guards Battlegroup is set to return home at the end of the...25 Jan 08

MOD releases report into abuse of Iraqi civilians

The Ministry of Defence has today, Friday 25 January 2008, released details of...25 Jan 08

Airbridge reaches the parts other airlines can't

Thousands of military personnel pass through RAF Brize Norton every year on...24 Jan 08

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