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Defence in the Media: 31 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 31 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Equipment, Ministerial comment, Operations, Personnel
Photographer - SSgt Mark Nesbit RLC (Army Photographer) - Army Headquarters Royal Air Force Chinook called in to support Environmental Agency With a new weather band due to hit the UK during the night, the Environment Agency have requested the assistance of the Royal Air Force and soldiers from 2LANCS, to assist in repairing a damaged river bank. Damage was believed to have been involved in the flooding of Croston in the flooding on Boxing day. Further details of the task can be obtained from the Environment agency.

...is prepared to negotiate with Boko Haram for the release of the Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted in summer 2014. The piece says the President has said he does not...

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Defence in the media: 30 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 30 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...collapse and concerns about more flooding endangering life. An article about the clean-up in The Telegraph claims that wounded ex-servicemen are among those travelling hundreds of miles to assist with...

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Defence in the media: 29 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 29 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Reactive statements

Broadcast headlines are once again dominated by the floods in the north of England today, with Sky News focussing on potential further “misery” to come as a result of Storm...

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Defence in the Media: 28 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 28 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

Today’s defence news includes gains made by Iraqi forces against Daesh, the flooding response and developments in Afghanistan. RAMADI The Times, Guardian, Daily Telegraph and Independent all report that Daesh...

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Defence in the Media: 27 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 27 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...The Independent on Sunday writes that the Government has held its second emergency COBRA meeting in two days to help coordinate the rescue operation, and the PM expected to cut...

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Boxing Day update on Army support to flood efforts

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 26 December 2015 - Categories: Operations

...has suffered severe flooding three times this month. Military personnel can provide a vital role in flood relief efforts alongside counterparts from local authorities, emergency services and other Government departments....

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Defence in the media: 26 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 26 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Reactive statements

...across Britain and that troops from 2 LANCS had worked, and are expected to work again today, on flood defences. Broadcast outlets this morning are suggesting that the military could...

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Breaking news: Army deploys to support flood relief efforts

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 25 December 2015 - Categories: Breaking News, Operations, Uncategorized

...always ready to assist in such emergencies and one company from 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2LANCS), based in Weeton Barracks near Preston, was deployed to help to build...

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Defence in the media: 24 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 24 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...2,000 troops short and has paid penalties to the MOD. A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: In order to ensure best value for the taxpayer, Capita is required to meet...

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Defence in the Media: 23 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 23 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Personnel
Soldiers from the Royal Engineers who have been clearing rubble and abandoned vehicles from a vital route in Cumbria have been thanked for their efforts by local schoolchildren. Pupils at Grasmere Primary School invited personnel from 21 Engineer Regiment to lunch so they could show their gratitude for the efforts being made by the military, alongside Cumbria County Council, to clear the A591. Pictured: Personnel from 21 Engineer Regiment receive bacon rolls, tea and cake from children from Grasmere Primary School. Photographer: Cpl Timothy Jones RLC; Crown Copyright

...a speculative story that British Special Forces are to help direct an air campaign. They suggest that a handful of Special Boat Service commandos are part of a US-led force...

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