In total around 11,000 sailors, marines, soldiers, airmen and airwomen are serving on operations overseas.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “We should all take a moment to think of our armed forces personnel and their families, whose selflessness and support at this time of year is vital. This Christmas, like any other day, our servicemen and women will be displaying their unique professionalism around the world and at home.”
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