UK ends Afghan combat operations
The last UK base in Afghanistan has been handed over to the control of Afghan security forces, ending British combat operations in the country.
The union flag was lowered at Camp Bastion, while Camp Leatherneck - the adjoining US base - was also handed over to Afghan control.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said "mistakes were made" but much had been achieved since troops arrived in 2001.
The number of deaths of British troops throughout the conflict stands at 453.
Camp Bastion, in Helmand Province, has been UK troops' main Afghan base since 2006.
The last US Marines unit in Afghanistan ended its combat operations with the handover of Camp Leatherneck. So far, 2,349 US military personnel have died in Afghanistan.
At the ceremony, which started at 10:00 local time, US Lt Gen Joseph Anderson said: "We deeply appreciate all of the coalition's incredible work to create a stable and secure environment in Afghanistan.
"Congratulations for making your respective countries, particularly our British colleagues, proud and for giving so much of yourselves for the people of this great nation."