Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has written the following Christmas message of support and best wishes to all Defence personnel.

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The last of 22 upgraded Lynx support helicopters has been handed over to the Army Air Corps on budget and three months ahead of schedule.

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For the run-up to Christmas, the MOD online news team has once again picked out the images that best represent our defence news coverage over the past year.

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Every October, athletes from around the world flock to the starting line in Carins, Australia, to begin what is known as the hottest, hardest and longest mountain bike race in the world. But for Team Can Be Venture, the 2011 Crocodile Trophy race was not just a physical challenge--it was a testament to their mental fortitude.

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Young Soldiers from both the U.S. and Germany received awards and praise from the commanders at a recent sniper course held in Hammelburg at the German Army's Infantry School. Troops from the Bundeswehr and USAG Bamberg's 42nd Route Clearance Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade took part in the three week school.

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrived in Baghdad, Iraq, to join Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in ceremonies marking the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq.

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Before more than 500 information technology business representatives, the Army's chief information officer said Wednesday the service plans to consolidate data centers and close at least 185 by fiscal year 2014.

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There is much discussion in the halls of the Pentagon these days about the role of the Army, and I'd like to share with you my thoughts on the issue.

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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno issued instructions Wednesday concerning reserve-component Soldiers who will be demobilizing at installations in the United States over the holidays.

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Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal hosted the University of Maryland's Fall Commissioning Ceremony Dec. 15, 2011, in the Pentagon.

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