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Deployed troops 'overstreched', says forces’ chief

Sir Jock Stirrup warns of pressures caused by Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts
New accommodation unveiled at Aldershot

Soldiers at super garrisson get improved living quarters
Revamp for ration packs

It's out with Yorkies and in with energy drinks
Badge of honour for forces families

MoD to give award to those who've lost loved ones
Prince's pal contracts MRSA

Afghanistan hero has hospital bug, say reports
Human rights for deployed troops

Judge’s ruling could make defective kit against the law
VC hope for 'human shield' hero

Royal Marine tipped for highest gallantry award
Call for Armed Forces Day

Let's support current forces
Londoners welcome home heroes

Returning troops honoured in parade through city
Uniform ban for RAF personnel

Public's abuse leads to new policy
Soldiers' moral behaviour guide

New book for troops
Pay rise for all personnel

Troops set for April salary increase
Tax relief for troops on tours

Council Tax rebate for personnel deployed overseas
Deployed troops to give DNA sample

Voluntary scheme is launched by MoD
MoD loses personal data

Thousands of records at risk after theft of laptops
Veteran's family receives apology for pension cut

MoD offers backdated payments after pensions blunder
Service families feel the strain of separation

MoD research reveals how troops cope after a tour of duty
MoD opens new state-of-the-art-barracks

Latest updates on upgrades to forces accomodation
Tough textile could be future for military armour

Scientists unveil new super-strong fibre
MoD improvements are overdue says Legion

Housing and tax breaks welcomed, but more must be done
Low-key ending for Operation Banner

British troops leave Northern Ireland after 38 years
MoD acts on medical care concerns

Government announces new healthcare initiatives
SSAFA's family house gets green light

Council allows purchase of home near Headley Court
New service life insurance scheme is launched

Voluntary cover on offer for personnel peace of mind
Probe into barracks 'beasting' death

Three charged with manslaughter of Private
MoD launches new veterans agency

New service to benefit personnel past and present
MoD's forces resettlement package praised

Report says service leavers benefit from programme