Mercian Medals: Army Battalion Recognised For Operational Achievements
In the last two years, 2 Mercian have served on both Operation Shader and Operation Toral.
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Army Royal Irish Showcase Skills Ahead Of Afghanistan Deployment
Soldiers showed how they will act as 'guardian angels' for dignitaries travelling across the city's capital.
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Afghanistan School Children Killed By Taliban Assault On Police Checkpoint
Taliban insurgents have stepped up their attacks against Afghan security targets in recent months.
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News Grenadier Guards Awarded Medals By Duke Of York
Members of 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards were presented with medals for their work in Iraq, Afghanistan and South Sudan.
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News Afghan Interpreters Win The Right To Bring Their Families To Britain
The decision could affect some 30 interpreters – and campaigners say the policy change could save lives.
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Army Preparing For Kabul: Hundreds Of Troops Get Ready For Afghanistan
1st Battalion The Rifles and 1st Battalion The Royal Irish have been preparing for their upcoming NATO deployment to Kabul.
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Afghanistan US Forces Assist Afghan Troops Following Attack
There around 1,000 UK personnel in Afghanistan training local forces and providing security to NATO advisors in the country.
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News Son Of Osama Bin Laden Stripped Of Saudi Citizenship
The announcement came after the United States revealed a reward of up to $1m in the hunt for Hamza bin Laden.
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Veterans 'I'm A Survivor': Meet The Afghanistan Veterans Who Saved Each Other's Lives
Ten years after having his life saved while on tour, Andy Reid helped his former colleague.
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USA Taliban Meets For Talks With United States Peace Envoy
Past talks between the group and the US have focused on the withdrawal of American troops.
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Prince Charles Prince Of Wales Presents Medals To Soldiers Returning From Op Toral
Prince Charles has been the Colonel of the Welsh Guards since 1975.
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USA 'US Will Not Unilaterally Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan', Acting US Defence Secretary Says
Patrick Shanahan also warned that the public is not fully aware of the opposing threats.
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USA Acting US Defense Secretary On Unannounced Afghan Visit
Patrick Shanahan arrived on Monday morning and has already met with the Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani.
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Afghanistan US And Taliban Peace Talks Reach 'Agreement In Principle'
A peace deal would end 17 years of war in Afghanistan.
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Health and Fitness Soldiers Deployed To Afghanistan 'Weren't Informed About Q-Fever'
There was no mention of Q fever during pre-deployment training, according to an Army reservist who completed two tours.
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Afghanistan Dozens Of Troops Diagnosed With Q Fever After Serving In Afghanistan
An Army doctor has told a court he repeatedly suggested British troops in Afghanistan be given drugs to prevent them catching Q fever.