Her Majesty The Queen Approves A New Honour For The Armed Forces
The Elizabeth Cross is the name of the new medal which will be granted to the next of kin of Armed Forces personnel killed on operations or as a result of terrorism, in a mark of national recognition for their loss
Afghanistan - IED Threat
A British Army Commander in Afghanistan has told The British Army's Radio Service that of all the threats his troops face on operations, roadside bombs and other IEDs are the most difficult to combat - However, on a positive note, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Cartwright, Commanding Officer of 3 Scots, told Garrison FM that his troops deal well with other day to day threats, like contact with the enemy and their training and equipment helps them to deal with the threat posed by IEDs
Gurkhas Train Afghan Policemen, In Helmand Province
20 new members of the Afghan National Police, who have taken up posts in Sangin, are to receive continued training and mentoring from soldiers of 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
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