COVID Response Becomes Military's 'Biggest Homeland Operation In Peacetime'
The Ministry of Defence says more than 5,000 personnel are working on 70 different tasks – from testing in schools to vaccine rollout.
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USA Trump Warned Against Using Military To Resolve Election Disputes
Former US defence chiefs have cautioned Donald Trump against any move to involve the military in pursuing election fraud claims.
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Army COVID: Personnel Deploy As More Testing Sites Open For France-Bound Hauliers
Military personnel will assist by using quick turnaround lateral flow devices to test drivers.
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Iran Thousands March In Baghdad To Mark Anniversary Of Soleimani Death
Iran retaliated in the aftermath of General Qassem Soleimani's death, and there are fears the anniversary could provoke further tension.
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World French Soldiers Killed In Mali
The troops were taking part in an intelligence mission in the country’s north east.
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USA COVID: US Healthcare Workers Vaccinated At RAF Lakenheath
Initial jabs are being limited to healthcare workers and first responders, according to the US Department of Defense.
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USA Trump Veto Of Defence Bill Overridden By Congress
It comes just weeks before US President Donald Trump’s term in office ends.
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News COVID: Forces Continue Testing Lorry Drivers Waiting To Travel From Kent To France
More than 33,000 coronavirus tests have been carried out on lorry drivers since 23 December.
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News New Year Honours Recognise Military's Work During Coronavirus Pandemic
Military personnel have been recognised in the 2021 New Year Honours, marking a year of hard work and dedication.
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News Defence Secretary: Military Ready To Deliver 100,000 Vaccine Doses A Day
Ben Wallace said the military would not be "imposed" on the NHS but personnel stand ready to help if needed.
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Veterans Bugler Prepares For Final Last Post Tribute To COVID-19 Victims
The veteran has played The Last Post on every night except one since March in a tribute to coronavirus victims.
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Army Soldiers Partner With Local Charities To Provide Community Care Packages
It comes after supplies were left over following Operation ROSE, the military’s response to supporting Road Haulier coronavirus testing in ...
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Afghanistan More At-Risk Afghan Staff Eligible To Move To UK Under New Rules
High-risk local staff who face imminent threat will be relocated urgently regardless of their employment status.
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News COVID: Mayor Of London Calls For Military To Help Deliver Two Million Vaccinations A Week
Sadiq Khan calls for accelerated rollout after Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine gets approval for use in the UK.
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News New Book Marks 100 Years Of NAAFI
Former NAAFI employee Sue Lowe researched and wrote the book, NAAFI By Land and Sea, to explain its stories, origins and history.
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USA Biden: US National Security Agencies Damaged And 'Hollowed Out'
The President-elect said the transition team is not receiving the information needed from the Department of Defense.