Friday 22 March 2013

Army Radio News - 22 March 2013

Soldiers are being warned about the potential risks of using supplements.
Those responsible for Health promotion and Health policy in the Army are warning of the potential risks of using supplements. They say ingredients of some products picked up and used on deployment may be legal in the USA but banned in the UK.

The Recovery Career Service (RCS) is a new joint venture initiative just about to launch.
The aims of the organisation are to provide employment support for those receiving a medical discharge from the Armed Forces.

Thursday 21 March 2013

Army Radio News - 21 March 2013

1 Scots CO talks to Garrison FM about Op' Herrick 17
Lieutenant Colonel Ben Wrench has been giving Garrison FM's Chris Sturgess his thoughts as he and his soldiers prepare to return home from Afghanistan following their recent deployment.

The Families Continuous Attitudes Survey launches next week and you're being encouraged to make sure you fill yours in.
Catherine Spencer from the Army Families Federation gives us the details on what the survey is all about and what its findings are used for. 

Wednesday 20 March 2013

Army Radio News 20 03 2013

QDG's have been training in Kenya
Soldiers of the Queen's Dragoon Guards have just returned from 6 weeks' of intense training in Kenya

Mentoring & Training Afghan Soldiers
1 Scots have been mentoring & training the Afghan Soldiers during Op Herrick 17

Colchester Garrison Show
There's 3 events on one day in July at Abbey Fields in Colchester Garrison

Tuesday 19 March 2013

Army Radio News - 19 March 2013

Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of the next Chief of the Defence Staff.
General Sir Nicholas Houghton GCB CBE ADC Gen will take over from General Sir David Richards GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen in July.

The Afghan population are less reliant on ISAF forces.
WO2 Craig Turner in Afghanistan with the Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) tells Garrison FM that local people are now fending for themselves when it comes to local and district matters.

Monday 18 March 2013

Army Radio News - 18 March 2013

Service personnel will be protected against any Cypriot bank tax says the Chancellor.
George Osbourne has made it clear that anyone serving in the military or working for the government on the Island will be compensated if affected by Cyprus's proposed bailout levy whilst doing their duty for the UK.

Garrison FM continues its coverage from Afghanistan this week.
As Op' Herrick comes to an end and British troops prepare to leave for home we hear from more soldiers on how their tour has gone and the changes they themselves have witnessed over the months since they were deployed.

Friday 15 March 2013

Army Radio News - 15 March 2013

Garrison FM has been given an appraisal of the changes that have taken place in parts of Afghanistan.
The Army's radio service has been in the country and spoke to Colour Sergeant Alan Boyle, based at FOB Shawqat. He gave us the big picture on how it was and how it is now in the area.

The results of a study funded by the MOD have been published.
The report which appears in the Lancet investigated the risk of violent offending among UK military personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Army footballers are to take on a team of FA legends this May.
The Army team will be coached by Stuart Pearce and the FA side will be managed by England boss Roy Hodgson.

Thursday 14 March 2013

Army Radio News - 14 March 2013

A Platoon Commander speaks about the changes he's seen in Afghanistan over the years.
Captain Mal Wheeler from 1 Mercian speaks to Garrison FM as Op' Herrick 17 draws to a close.

Edinburgh's Garrison Commander gives his thoughts on the future rebasing of the British Army.
Colonel Phil Bates speaks about what the changes will mean to personnel and families who work and live in and around Dreghorn Barracks.