Tag Archives: ministry of defence

Ministry of Defence launches own-brand Action Man

From The Telegraph:
“The Ministry of Defence has launched a HM Armed Forces Action Man-like toy doll in a move to raise the profile of British troops.”

Reminds me of this old pic from 2006.
Military Afghanistan Equipment

Gordon Brown, Baghdad Publicity Shots

gordon brown visits baghdad

MOD Launches New Recruitment Campaign With A Song

After the success with the Prince Harry movie (soon to be released on a 3 quid DVD by a shifty looking bloke carrying a bag around areas of high unemployment) the single is now coming out. Maybe a musical is in the offing.
The SWP greeted Harry’s return with dismay, stating the young prince was “oversexed, overpaid and back over here.”
prince harry in army recruitment

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Harry was offered another posting where he would again have to endure makeshift washing facilities, extreme conditions, poor food and having to shit in the dark while people bumped into him. This time he turned the opportunity down saying he didn’t much care for standard army accommodation in Hounslow.

Defence Minister Bob Ainsworth – “We have had to take some risks”

“We” ?

Link to Guardian article.

Hopefully a new pic later today.

Ministry of Defence Loses Three Laptops and More Unencrypted Data

The Great Escape (button) – a new Ministry of Defence animation done for Channel 4 News :

Ministry of Defence loses three laptops

James Bond Stamps To Be Issued This Month

The Royal Mail is issuing James Bond themed stamps to mark he centenary of the birth of Ian Fleming.
Each features classic James Bond movie titles.
government departments in James Bond Stamps

You can see the real ones here.