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  1. 2 hours ago

    Through 13 flights and one ship, defence has so far helped to deliver coronavirus vaccines to four Overseas Territories: 🇬🇮Gibraltar 🇫🇰The Falkland Islands 🇦🇨Ascension Island 🇹🇦Tristan da Cunha

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  2. 2 hours ago

    Last night a A400M aircraft from delivered the latest batch of coronavirus vaccines to . On behalf of the , the Armed Forces have worked together to deliver the vaccines to a number of British Overseas Territories.

    Personnel at RAF Brize Norton load on a coronavirus vaccines A400M aircraft.
    An RAF A400M is unloaded in Gibraltar.
    An RAF A400M by the Rock of Gibraltar
    Personnel unload an RAF A400M in Gibraltar.
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  3. 20 hours ago

    Head behind the scenes and find out more about the Armed Force's response to the pandemic with and our four guests in the latest episode of our podcast, Fancy a Brew? 👇

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  4. 23 hours ago

    Members of the UK Armed Forces and allied nations are currently taking part in Exercise Strike Warrior. Lasting for two weeks, the exercise will confirm the UK Carrier Strike Group's readiness for deployment. Read more here👇

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  5. May 16

    "Being outdoors is an absolute game changer". This summer, Lieutenant Commander Patterson will be cycling from Land's End to John o' Groats in aid of mental health in the . 🚲

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  6. May 15

    Members of the UK Armed Forces and allied nations are currently taking part in Exercise Strike Warrior. Lasting for two weeks, the exercise will confirm the UK Carrier Strike Group's readiness for deployment. Read more here👇

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  7. May 15

    Find out more about the work of the Armed Forces in response to the pandemic over the last year with and our four guests in the latest episode of our podcast, Fancy a Brew?👇

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  8. May 15

    Troops from and , peacekeeping for conducted a search in the middle of a sandstorm in Mali, seizing AK47s, bullets, radios and fuel stashed by ISIS militants who were intimidating civilians. Read more here 👇

    A British soldier stands in a field during the search operation in the orange haze of the sandstorm.
    A British soldier poses in a field next to an AK47 rifle discovered during the search operation in the orange haze of the sandstorm.
    A soldier in a blue UN hat crouches next to yellow fuel containers and writes on a plastic evidence bag of seized material.
    An AK47 rifles wrapped in a camouflage jacket lies on the floor after being discovered hidden.
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  9. May 15

    Announced this week: Over the next 10 years we’ll invest £1.4 billion in 14 new cutting-edge Chinook helicopters, modernising the UK’s heavy-lift capability:

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  10. May 15

    "The Royal British Legion has been at the heart of so much of what we've done over the course of the last 100 years. They've provided the most tremendous support to all of us in the Armed Services." - General Sir Nicholas Carter on the centenary of

    The Chief of the Defence Staff is shown holding a red bucket to collect donations for the Poppy Appeal with personnel
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  11. May 15

    As celebrate their 100th year, Defence Secretary shares a special birthday message. Since 1921 The Royal British Legion has provided vital support to personnel, veterans and their families.

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  12. May 15

    Happy 100th birthday to . Since 1921 The Royal British Legion has provided invaluable support to the Armed Forces community. Their dedication has changed the lives of many.

    Personnel selling poppies
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  13. May 15

    British peacekeepers have seized a cache of terrorist material hidden by suspected ISIS militants in the first operation of its kind by forces in . Read more here 👇

    A group of soldiers kneel and smile as they pose next to one of the AK47 rifles they found during the search.
    British soldiers stand and speak to each other as they coordinate the search amidst the orange haze of the sandstorm.
    Clothing including camouflage jackets, two radios and three AK47 magazines laid out on the ground.
    Three of the AK47 rifles found in the search operation inside an evidence bag.
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  14. May 15

    The Royal British Legion is 100 years old today. To commemorate the Legion’s century of service to the Armed Forces community, representatives of the , and have laid wreaths at the Cenotaph this morning. |

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    May 15

    Today as we celebrate 100 years of supporting our Armed Forces community, we are honoured to have received this special message from HRH The Prince of Wales . 🎂

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    May 14

    You might have heard about the rocket falling back to Earth last week, which re-entered the atmosphere on Sunday. 🚀🌍 But how did we know the UK was safe? Learn how we worked with and other partners to track the rocket and other objects. 👇

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  17. May 14

    Through innovation, industry partnering and strong commitment from the Defence community, we are addressing the impact of climate change on defence . Read more here

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  18. May 14

    Melvin Young worked on the Combined Heat and Power Plant project tackling energy wastage and management reducing bills by £4M at the site since October 2019.

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  19. May 14

    "Speaking about a problem can help you so much." Nathan's experience of mental health issues motivated him to raise awareness and encourage everyone to ask for help if they need it👇

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    May 14

    Dr Charles Woodburn, CEO of ; Sir Simon Bollom, CEO ; and VAdm Rick Thompson, DG Air DE&S; were at this week to visit the UK F-35 Lightning Force, and to discuss continued support for the programme.

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