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News story: Rededication and burial services for first world war soldiers
Burial service for soldier of the first world war
A burial service will be held in the morning of Tuesday 27 March at Bailleul Road East Cemetery, France for 1 soldier of the first world war.
The remains of a soldier of the Royal Scots were discovered by a team...Read More »
News story: Afghan security and stability remains top of UK agenda
The security, development and governance of Afghanistan remains crucial to reducing the terrorist threat to the UK, the Defence Secretary reaffirmed in his first visit to Afghanistan.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
A secure Afghanistan will help keep the streets of Britain safe. Building the security services that will be...Read More »
News story: Afghan security and stability remains top of UK agenda
The security, development and governance of Afghanistan remains crucial to reducing the terrorist threat to the UK, the Defence Secretary reaffirmed in his first visit to Afghanistan.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
A secure Afghanistan will help keep the streets of Britain safe. Building the security services that will be...Read More »
News story: UK-US military links strengthened after ministerial visit to Washington DC
Increased co-operation between the nations was agreed in key meetings with the American Secretary of the Army, Mark Esper, and Secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer.
Russia, cyber warfare and the ongoing fight against Daesh were also on the agenda during discussions in Washington this week.
Minister for Armed Forces, Mark...Read More »
News story: Defence Minister outlines expanded mental health provision for Armed Forces and veterans
Speaking at a conference on mental health at King’s College London yesterday, Mr Ellwood also debunked several myths around veterans, saying that ex-forces personnel are not mad, bad and sad, but make a vital contribution to society.
The MOD recently increased funding for mental health provision for military personnel by...Read More »