In Pictures: Troops Ramp Up Rescue Of Those Desperate To Flee Kabul
A look in pictures at the British military's involvement in the evacuations from Kabul airport in Afghanistan.
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Gurkhas Gurkha Taken To Hospital Returns To Hunger Strike
The veteran, who has been on hunger strike next to the gates to Downing Street for 11 days, was treated for heart issues.
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Afghanistan UK Forces 'Can't Afford To Pause' In Evacuation Of Afghanistan
The UK is working to help get about 6,000 people out of Afghanistan via Kabul, with 900 troops and RAF aircraft deployed.
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Afghanistan Blood, Metal And Dust – A Review Of The Iraq And Afghan Wars
Brigadier Ben Barry’s book has many lessons relevant in the aftermath of Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Extra UK Troops And Aircraft To Support Kabul Evacuation Mission
Two hundred extra troops are being sent to the Afghan capital and a small number of RAF aircraft are being diverted from other operations.
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News Boris Johnson: 'No Plans' To Meet Gurkhas On Hunger Strike Outside Downing Street
"Only a deep sense of injustice could drive these brave and respectful souls to this point," said Gurkhas activist Joanna Lumley.
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Army Afghanistan: All You Need To Know About 16 Air Assault Brigade
About 600 troops from 16 Air Assault Brigade have deployed to Afghanistan to evacuate Britons and ex-British staff.
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Afghanistan Former Head Of NATO 'Sad And Sickened' As Taliban Take Charge Of Afghanistan
Lord Robertson says the UK must now bolster its defences, as the inevitable international ramifications "will not be good".
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Afghanistan WATCH: British personnel arrive in Kabul as Afghanistan crisis unfolds
Personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade are part of a short-term deployment to evacuate UK nationals and former staff from the country.
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News Defence Secretary 'Happy To Meet Any Gurkha' As Veterans Continue Hunger Strike
Ben Wallace warned no government "of any colour" had ever made retrospective changes to pensions like the ones the demonstrators want.
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Afghanistan Veteran Raising Funds For Afghan Interpreters Who Kept UK Troops Safe Sees Total Rocket
Former British Army soldier Julian Perreira says: "I don't think you can put a price on human life."
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Military Life What role do chaplains provide in the Armed Forces?
The conflicts may change but the care, compassion and moral support remains the same.
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Technology Challenger 3: Could Tank Upgrades Be Cancelled Like Warrior's?
Britain's main battle tank requires similar changes to the armoured vehicle programme recently put in reverse.
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Army Afghanistan Veteran Fundraising For Interpreters Who 'Can't Afford' UK Sanctuary
Former soldier Julian Perreira says those who supported troops fighting the Taliban now face financial as well as bureaucratic obstacles.
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Olympics 'Army's Been The Backbone': Olympic Medallist Karriss Artingstall On Return Home
Gunner Karriss Artingstall returned home to Macclesfield with her Olympic bronze medal to a hero's welcome.
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Netball 'Going To Be Really Easy For Us': Army Netball Head Coach On Inter Services Chances
The Army team are aiming to defend their title and new head coach Lieutenant Colonel Laura Ellis has made it clear what she expects.