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5th February 2008

Navy Nurses combat fatal hernias in Ghana

In Ghana untreated hernias often lead to death. But a team of Royal Navy Nurses have been passing on their skills and medical knowledge in an attempt to combat the mortality rate... 4 Feb 08

IN PICTURES: Marines meet Afghan communities

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

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 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

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

More Royal Navy News

New blades improve Sea king Performance 1 Feb 08

Lyme Bay in Tristan da Cunha harbour repair mission 31 Jan 08

Daring to affiliate with Channel Island 30 Jan 08

Blue Peter presenter faces havoc with Royal Navy 30 Jan 08

Navy detonates Torpedo caught in fishing nets 29 Jan 08

Top award for Navy base's Learning Centre 28 Jan 08

Keeping the Vikings on the move (VIDEO) 28 Jan 08

Shipwrecks and Shackleton: Endurance explores Antarctic depths 28 Jan 08

Military chefs wanted to run their own restaurant 28 Jan 08

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