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News

28th July 2008

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Iron Duke's helicopter and boarding party intercept the suspect Go Fast vessel. [Photo: LA(Phot) Jay Allen]

HMS Iron Duke scuppers drug-running suspects

Royal Marines in a helicopter from HMS Iron Duke have opened fire to stop a fleeing speedboat strongly suspected by international law enforcement agencies of being involved in... 27 Jul 08

Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher

Matthew Croucher - The story behind the George Cross

Royal Marine Reservist Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, who is being awarded one of Britain's... 25 Jul 08

Lance Corporal Kenneth Michael Rowe, Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Lance Corporal Kenneth Rowe killed in Afghanistan

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Kenneth... 26 Jul 08

Training

Cranwell courses qualify for National recognition

For the first time, graduates at RAFC Cranwell will now be able to gain nationally recognised... 25 Jul 08

Marine Josh Howell

Tributes paid to Marine Josh Howell

Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to Marine Josh Howell, of 40 Cdo Royal Marines, who sadly... 25 Jul 08

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Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher
Grenade Hero Honoured
Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher is to receive the George Cross  
4th Mechanized Brigade outside the Houses of Parliament
Homecoming March
4 Mechanized Brigade march through Parliament after returning from Iraq  

Service News

Royal Navy:

RFA Lyme Bay in Liverpool

Tall Ships race kicks off with help from the Navy

The competitors in the iconic Tall Ships Race 2008 began the first leg of their journey yesterday,... 24 Jul 08

British Army:

Vice Admiral Tim Laurence (2nd from right)

Defence Estates chief sees progress of camp makeover

The chief executive of Defence Estates, took time to visit Blandford Camp in Dorset, to see progress... 24 Jul 08

Royal Air Force:

Members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment

UK troops join annual Dutch Marches

Hundreds of British Servicemen and women have joined military personnel from around the world to... 21 Jul 08

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Royal Army Veterinary Corps soldier killed in Afghanistan on 24 July 2008 25 Jul 08
Household Cavalry horses go on holiday 25 Jul 08
Forces honoured for bravery and service on operations 25 Jul 08
Operational Honours and Awards List: 25 July 2008 24 Jul 08
Basra - here's the good news story 24 Jul 08
Corporal Jason Stuart Barnes killed in Afghanistan 24 Jul 08
Royal Marine Reservist to receive the George Cross 23 Jul 08

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Lance Corporal Kenneth Rowe killed in Afghanistan

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of...26 Jul 08

Forces honoured for bravery and service on operations

136 members of the Armed Forces and one MOD Civilian have been honoured today,...25 Jul 08

Matthew Croucher - The story behind the George Cross

Royal Marine Reservist Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, who is being awarded one...25 Jul 08

Corporal Jason Stuart Barnes killed in Afghanistan

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of...24 Jul 08

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