Foreign Office Ministers visit Royal Marines following their return from Afghanistan
Minister for Afghanistan Alistair Burt and Minister Jeremy Browne visited 40 Commando Royal Marines in Taunton on 4 November.
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皇冠体育app UK is one of 48 countries providing troops to the UN-mandated NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. UK forces are in Afghanistan to protect our national security; to prevent Afghan territory from again being used by Al Qaeda as a base from which to plan attacks on the UK and our allies.
皇冠体育app Ministers took part in a lunchtime discussion at the Royal British Legion offices with representatives from organisations involved in supporting the armed forces and their families. 皇冠体育appse included:
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皇冠体育app Royal British Legion
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皇冠体育app Royal Air Force Association
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皇冠体育app Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association
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Help for Heroes
皇冠体育app Ministers will have a chance to learn about the local work of these organisations as well as discuss the UK鈥檚 wider approach and progress in Afghanistan.
While in Taunton, Minister for Afghanistan Alistair Burt signed up to Somerset鈥檚 鈥淪houlder to Shoulder鈥� campaign. 皇冠体育app campaign is run by Somerset County Gazette in support of 40 Commando Royal Marines.