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Hernia operation in Ghana

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

A marine from Delta Company

IN PICTURES: Marines meet Afghan communities

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