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Basra Memorial Wall Rededicated in a Poignant Family Service
The Basra Memorial Wall has been rededicated in a poignant service at its new home in the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England. The event was attended by almost 500 family members of the 178 United Kingdom (UK) Service personnel and one...
British Armed Forces to Receive a 2% Pay Increase
The UK Government has accepted the recommendations of the independent Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body meaning a 2% rise in Armed Forces pay from April 1st 2010. Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has also announced an increase to the Operational Allowance...
U.K. Military Ready to Increase Troop Levels in Afghanistan
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, has confirmed to the Prime Minister that the military have all the equipment they need to commit additional troops to Afghanistan. The Prime Minister has said that increasing the number...
U.K. Armed Forces Act 2006 Will Come Into Force on 31 October 2009
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that the Armed Forces Act 2006 will come into force on 31 October 2009 to replace the current single Service Discipline Acts.
The Elizabeth Cross to be Awarded in Recognition of Military Families
Her Majesty The Queen will honor the memory of thousands of Service Personnel who have given their lives for the U.K. by giving Her name to a new form of recognition for military families. The Elizabeth Cross will be granted to the next of kin of Armed...
Royal Marine Who Dived on a Grenade to Receive the Nation’s Highest Bravery Award
A Royal Marine Reservist who dived on a live grenade to save his comrades in Afghanistan is to be honored with the nation’s highest gallantry award, it was announced today. At a ceremony in London, Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir...
