The UK Hands Over Command In The South Of Iraq
UK forces in Iraq have handed over Command of the South of the country to The United States in a historical ceremony in Basra, following a change in coalition command structures announced by UK Defence Secretary John Hutton
The Black Watch - Heads To Afghanistan
Around 450 soldiers from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, are deploying to Afghanistan this week, to begin a six month operational tour of duty in the South of the country
Veteran ID Cards
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a report in the UK Media which stated that 'four million former Servicemen and women are to be given veterans' cards to ensure they get priority treatment for NHS healthcare and housing and discounts for services such as transport'
Tuesday 31 March 2009
Monday 30 March 2009
Army Radio News - 30 Mar 09
CGS Praises The Work Carried Out By British Soldiers In Iraq
As British Forces based in Iraq prepare to leave the country, Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt, has told the UK media that British soldiers have performed magnificently during their time serving on operations
Defence Select Committee Reports On JPA
The MOD has responded to reports in a number of UK newspapers highlighting that the House of Commons Defence Select Committee has said, that the Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) programme, designed to simplify the military's pay and allowance system, has failed, as thousands of Service personnel have been either underpaid or overpaid.
The MOD admits that there were problems in the first year of operation. However, it says over the last 12 months, significant improvements have been made and further training has been given to Service personnel.
We Bring You This Week's Results In The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the 1st Prize of Ten Thousand Pounds
Congratulations to:
Sgt A C Andrew, Intelligence Corps, Chicksands
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
L/Bdr D S Lovegrove, 7 Cdo Battery Royal Artillery, Arbroath
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Capt K B Hislop, 26 Engr Regt, Andover
As British Forces based in Iraq prepare to leave the country, Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt, has told the UK media that British soldiers have performed magnificently during their time serving on operations
Defence Select Committee Reports On JPA
The MOD has responded to reports in a number of UK newspapers highlighting that the House of Commons Defence Select Committee has said, that the Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) programme, designed to simplify the military's pay and allowance system, has failed, as thousands of Service personnel have been either underpaid or overpaid.
The MOD admits that there were problems in the first year of operation. However, it says over the last 12 months, significant improvements have been made and further training has been given to Service personnel.
We Bring You This Week's Results In The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the 1st Prize of Ten Thousand Pounds
Congratulations to:
Sgt A C Andrew, Intelligence Corps, Chicksands
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
L/Bdr D S Lovegrove, 7 Cdo Battery Royal Artillery, Arbroath
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Capt K B Hislop, 26 Engr Regt, Andover
Friday 27 March 2009
Army Radio News - 27 Mar 09
Soldiers From 1st Battalion The Queen's Dragoon Guards Took The Lead In A Successful Attack On Various Taliban Strongholds In Afghanistan Recently
The Queen's Guards and troops from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles were the main assaulting forces on an area known as 'Snakes Belly' on the River Helmand
A New Fleet Of Tracked Armoured Earthmoving Vehicles Have Been Ordered For The Royal Engineers
The 3 million pound contract will provide 60 air portable 'Terrier' vehicles which will become one of the most important engineering tools in their inventory
The Royal Regiment Of Scotland Have Been Celebrating Their Three Year Anniversary With 2 Days Worth Of Events Including A Parade And A Swimming Gala Involving Over 300 Soldiers
Scots Divisional Captain of 1 ITB At Catterick Garrison, Captain Alan Grant explained the importance of the celebrations to Garrison FM's Hal Stewart
The Queen's Guards and troops from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles were the main assaulting forces on an area known as 'Snakes Belly' on the River Helmand
A New Fleet Of Tracked Armoured Earthmoving Vehicles Have Been Ordered For The Royal Engineers
The 3 million pound contract will provide 60 air portable 'Terrier' vehicles which will become one of the most important engineering tools in their inventory
The Royal Regiment Of Scotland Have Been Celebrating Their Three Year Anniversary With 2 Days Worth Of Events Including A Parade And A Swimming Gala Involving Over 300 Soldiers
Scots Divisional Captain of 1 ITB At Catterick Garrison, Captain Alan Grant explained the importance of the celebrations to Garrison FM's Hal Stewart
Thursday 26 March 2009
Army Radio News - 26 Mar 09
Details Are Confirmed About The New Birmingham Hospital, Which Will Contain Special Facilities For Armed Forces Personnel
The UK's most technically-advanced hospital, which will house a dedicated wing for service personnel, has just been named and will be called "Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham"
2 Scots Leave For Exercise Grand Prix In Kenya
Soldiers from 2 Scots are about to head out to Kenya to take part in Exercise Grand Prix, one of the Army's biggest and toughest training exercises. It takes place in one of the hottest places on the planet and stretches soldiers to their limits.in temperatures which can reach up 50§C
Armed Forces Heroes - Meet England's Football Stars
A group of servicemen and women who were severely injured on overseas operations have been given the opportunity to meet some of England's football stars, including John Terry, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney
The UK's most technically-advanced hospital, which will house a dedicated wing for service personnel, has just been named and will be called "Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham"
2 Scots Leave For Exercise Grand Prix In Kenya
Soldiers from 2 Scots are about to head out to Kenya to take part in Exercise Grand Prix, one of the Army's biggest and toughest training exercises. It takes place in one of the hottest places on the planet and stretches soldiers to their limits.in temperatures which can reach up 50§C
Armed Forces Heroes - Meet England's Football Stars
A group of servicemen and women who were severely injured on overseas operations have been given the opportunity to meet some of England's football stars, including John Terry, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney
Wednesday 25 March 2009
Army Radio News - 25 Mar 09
The Government Announces An Inquiry Into The Iraq War
Foreign secretary David Miliband has said that ministers are committed to holding a "comprehensive" inquiry, but at the moment the UK's "sole focus" is ensuring a "smooth and effective conclusion" to its combat operations in Iraq
Salisbury Plain - New Garrison Commander
Units on the Salisbury Plain now have a new Garrison Commander - Colonel Paddy Tabor arrived from Commander Household Cavalry in London in January and is now looking after Tidworth, Bulford and Netheravon
A Royal Regiment Of Scotland Exhibition Opens in Edinburgh, Just 3 Years After The Regiment's Formation
Members of the City's One O'Clock Gun Association opened the display on Saturday - and they say they hope they will eventually find a permanent home for a Scottish military museum
Foreign secretary David Miliband has said that ministers are committed to holding a "comprehensive" inquiry, but at the moment the UK's "sole focus" is ensuring a "smooth and effective conclusion" to its combat operations in Iraq
Salisbury Plain - New Garrison Commander
Units on the Salisbury Plain now have a new Garrison Commander - Colonel Paddy Tabor arrived from Commander Household Cavalry in London in January and is now looking after Tidworth, Bulford and Netheravon
A Royal Regiment Of Scotland Exhibition Opens in Edinburgh, Just 3 Years After The Regiment's Formation
Members of the City's One O'Clock Gun Association opened the display on Saturday - and they say they hope they will eventually find a permanent home for a Scottish military museum
Tuesday 24 March 2009
Army Radio News - 24 Mar 09
British Army Commando Engineers Return Home From Southern Afghanistan
Over 360 troops from 24 Commando Engineer Regiment deployed on Op HERRICK 9 last Autumn and their return sees the start of the return of over 6,500 3 Commando Brigade troops and their replacement in Helmand by 19 Light Brigade
Army Divers - Offer Help - To UK Police Forces
The team, from Suffolk-based 23 Engineer Regiment hope the police will use their skills and experience, across the Force areas of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Hertfordshire
7 Regt AAC - Disbanded
Soldiers from 7 Regt Army Air Corps based at Netheravon have held their Closing Ceremony at the base, as the regiment prepares to formally cease to exist from the 31st of March
Over 360 troops from 24 Commando Engineer Regiment deployed on Op HERRICK 9 last Autumn and their return sees the start of the return of over 6,500 3 Commando Brigade troops and their replacement in Helmand by 19 Light Brigade
Army Divers - Offer Help - To UK Police Forces
The team, from Suffolk-based 23 Engineer Regiment hope the police will use their skills and experience, across the Force areas of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Hertfordshire
7 Regt AAC - Disbanded
Soldiers from 7 Regt Army Air Corps based at Netheravon have held their Closing Ceremony at the base, as the regiment prepares to formally cease to exist from the 31st of March
Monday 23 March 2009
Army Radio News - 23 Mar 09
A Royal Rugby Occasions Sees British Soldiers Presented With Their Campaign Medals at Twickenham
30 Desert Rats received their medals for service in Iraq, from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, prior to the Calcutta Cup Match between England and Scotland
New Brigadier For 16 Air Assault Brigade
16 Air Assault Brigade has a new Commander - Brig James Chiswell has taken over from Brig Mark Carleton Smith and he says one of his priorities is to make sure the soldiers in his brigade get the rest they deserve .... following a challenging Op Herrick 8 in Afghanistan last year
We Bring You This Week's Results In The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the 1st Prize of Ten Thousand Pounds
Congratulations to:
Fus J S Wotton, 2 RRF, Hounslow
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Cpl A C Whatley, 3 Rifles, Edinburgh
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Trooper D A A Leadbeater, Household Cavalry Regiment, Windsor
30 Desert Rats received their medals for service in Iraq, from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, prior to the Calcutta Cup Match between England and Scotland
New Brigadier For 16 Air Assault Brigade
16 Air Assault Brigade has a new Commander - Brig James Chiswell has taken over from Brig Mark Carleton Smith and he says one of his priorities is to make sure the soldiers in his brigade get the rest they deserve .... following a challenging Op Herrick 8 in Afghanistan last year
We Bring You This Week's Results In The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the 1st Prize of Ten Thousand Pounds
Congratulations to:
Fus J S Wotton, 2 RRF, Hounslow
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Cpl A C Whatley, 3 Rifles, Edinburgh
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Trooper D A A Leadbeater, Household Cavalry Regiment, Windsor
Friday 20 March 2009
Army Radio News - 20 Mar 09
The Funeral Of Sapper Patrick Azimkar Who Served With 38 Engineer Regiment Has Taken Place In London
The Commanding Officer of 38 Engineer Regiment Lt Col Roger Lewis paid tribute to Sapper Azimkar who died alongside Sapper Mark Quinsey outside their barracks in Northern Ireland
Soldiers Throughout The British Army Are Being Issued With Brand New Number 2 Dress
WO1 Ian Radford explained more about what soldiers can expect and when to Garrison FM
Soldiers From 19 Regiment Royal Artillery Hosted A Visit From The Outgoing Commander Of the Royal Artillery On Salisbury Plain Recently
Brigadier Nick Ashmore explained to Garrison FM what some of the highlights of his time as CRA had been
The Commanding Officer of 38 Engineer Regiment Lt Col Roger Lewis paid tribute to Sapper Azimkar who died alongside Sapper Mark Quinsey outside their barracks in Northern Ireland
Soldiers Throughout The British Army Are Being Issued With Brand New Number 2 Dress
WO1 Ian Radford explained more about what soldiers can expect and when to Garrison FM
Soldiers From 19 Regiment Royal Artillery Hosted A Visit From The Outgoing Commander Of the Royal Artillery On Salisbury Plain Recently
Brigadier Nick Ashmore explained to Garrison FM what some of the highlights of his time as CRA had been
Thursday 19 March 2009
Army Radio News - 19 Mar 09
The Army Confirms The Time-Line For The Withdrawal Of British Troops From Iraq
Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced in December last year that the mission would end by the 31st of May this year and Army Commanders have just confirmed to The British Army's Radio Service that that will indeed be the case - with troops leaving the country about 2 months later
NAO Report Into Military Housing
Several media articles have said that military families 'will be stuck in poor housing for the next 20 years unless the MOD speeds up its programme to upgrade homes' - The MOD says the NAO report confirms that the vast majority, around 90%, of Service Families Accommodation is at one of the two highest standards for condition, both of which meet or exceed the Government's Decent Homes Standard
As Welfare Cases Increase By 28 Per Cent, The Army Benevolent Fund Reveals It Needs Your Help More Than Ever
There are countless civilian and military charities all vying for our cash and the ABF needs to make sure it's seen as a priority when we're deciding who to give our money to
Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced in December last year that the mission would end by the 31st of May this year and Army Commanders have just confirmed to The British Army's Radio Service that that will indeed be the case - with troops leaving the country about 2 months later
NAO Report Into Military Housing
Several media articles have said that military families 'will be stuck in poor housing for the next 20 years unless the MOD speeds up its programme to upgrade homes' - The MOD says the NAO report confirms that the vast majority, around 90%, of Service Families Accommodation is at one of the two highest standards for condition, both of which meet or exceed the Government's Decent Homes Standard
As Welfare Cases Increase By 28 Per Cent, The Army Benevolent Fund Reveals It Needs Your Help More Than Ever
There are countless civilian and military charities all vying for our cash and the ABF needs to make sure it's seen as a priority when we're deciding who to give our money to
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Army Radio News - 18 Mar 09
The Prime Minister Pays Tribute To The 3 Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan At The Weekend
During Prime Minister's Questions, Gordon Brown told MPs of the debt owed to these brave men
The Army Reveals that Training Has Changed As A Result Of The Conflicts In Iraq and Afghanistan
Prior to those recent operations, Army training was based on the thinking that conflict would be inter-state .... But now that thinking has changed and Army Commanders see future conflicts as being similar to the Afghanistan experience
Princess Royal - St Patrick's Day With The Irish Guards
The Princess Royal has been the guest of honour at the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' St Patrick's Day Parade which took place at their new home, Victoria Barracks in Windsor, on Tuesday
During Prime Minister's Questions, Gordon Brown told MPs of the debt owed to these brave men
The Army Reveals that Training Has Changed As A Result Of The Conflicts In Iraq and Afghanistan
Prior to those recent operations, Army training was based on the thinking that conflict would be inter-state .... But now that thinking has changed and Army Commanders see future conflicts as being similar to the Afghanistan experience
Princess Royal - St Patrick's Day With The Irish Guards
The Princess Royal has been the guest of honour at the 1st Battalion Irish Guards' St Patrick's Day Parade which took place at their new home, Victoria Barracks in Windsor, on Tuesday
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Army Radio News - 17 Mar 09
The Ministry of Defence confirms that the 2 British Soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan on Sunday, were Corporal Graeme Stiff and Corporal Dean John of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
The men had been conducting a vehicle move to the west of Garmsir in Helmand Province and were travelling in a Jackal patrol vehicle when it was struck by an explosive device and both soldiers were killed
Provision for post traumatic stress sufferers
The MOD has responded to an article in a UK National newspaper that quotes a spokesman for Combat Stress criticising the six community-based pilot projects that the MOD supports, as being inadequate to cover the entire UK. The MOD says the point of the pilots has been missed. They're two-year trials to discover the best practice for treating the small number of veterans who have mental health problems - to try and roll out a complete system without proper testing and evaluation the MOD says, would be irresponsible
Soldiers Test - The Army's New Ration Packs
18 soldiers from 7 Para RHA were chosen to sample dishes from the 10-man Operational Rat Packs, which include a wide variety of the goodies that will be on offer when the new packs are issued later this year
The men had been conducting a vehicle move to the west of Garmsir in Helmand Province and were travelling in a Jackal patrol vehicle when it was struck by an explosive device and both soldiers were killed
Provision for post traumatic stress sufferers
The MOD has responded to an article in a UK National newspaper that quotes a spokesman for Combat Stress criticising the six community-based pilot projects that the MOD supports, as being inadequate to cover the entire UK. The MOD says the point of the pilots has been missed. They're two-year trials to discover the best practice for treating the small number of veterans who have mental health problems - to try and roll out a complete system without proper testing and evaluation the MOD says, would be irresponsible
Soldiers Test - The Army's New Ration Packs
18 soldiers from 7 Para RHA were chosen to sample dishes from the 10-man Operational Rat Packs, which include a wide variety of the goodies that will be on offer when the new packs are issued later this year
Monday 16 March 2009
Army Radio News - 16 Mar 09
The MOD Confirms The Deaths Of 2 British Soldiers In Helmand Province
They were members of the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers), serving with 1st battalion The Queen's Dragoon Guards ... and were killed by an enemy explosion during a vehicle patrol in the Garmsir district
The Soldier Who Was Killed In Afghanistan On Saturday, Is Named By The MOD
The MOD has confirmed that the British Army soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday, was Lance Corporal Christopher Harkett from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh. He died as a result of an explosion near Musa Qal'eh, when he was carrying out a foot patrol
The Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, there is one winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds:
Congratulations to:
Capt S A Gray, Ground Based Air Defence Trg Org, North Luffenham
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Cpl R J Simpson, 53 Fd Sqn (Air Sp) Royal Engineers, Waterbeach
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Cpl J R Carstairs, 25 Engr Regt, Cambridge
They were members of the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers), serving with 1st battalion The Queen's Dragoon Guards ... and were killed by an enemy explosion during a vehicle patrol in the Garmsir district
The Soldier Who Was Killed In Afghanistan On Saturday, Is Named By The MOD
The MOD has confirmed that the British Army soldier who was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday, was Lance Corporal Christopher Harkett from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh. He died as a result of an explosion near Musa Qal'eh, when he was carrying out a foot patrol
The Army Sports Lottery
In this week's Army Sports Lottery Draw, there is one winner of the top prize of Ten Thousand Pounds:
Congratulations to:
Capt S A Gray, Ground Based Air Defence Trg Org, North Luffenham
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Cpl R J Simpson, 53 Fd Sqn (Air Sp) Royal Engineers, Waterbeach
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Cpl J R Carstairs, 25 Engr Regt, Cambridge
Friday 13 March 2009
Army Radio News - 13 Mar 09
Members Of The Public Turned Out In Their Hundreds To Applaud Soldiers From 2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment At Several Homecoming Parades Recently
The Poachers have been marking their return from a six month tour of Iraq with parades through Stamford, Luton, Watford, and Lincoln
Former Apache Pilot And Military Cross Recipient Ed Macy Has Been Talking To Garrison FM About His New Career As Author
He explained to Garrison FM's Liz Mullen why he has chosen to write about his experiences as an Apache Pilot in Afghanistan in the best selling book 'Apache', and forthcoming book 'Hellfire'
The Army Families Federation Have Been Telling Garrison FM How They Can Help Army Spouses Find Work
At a recent AFF Employment Fair in Colchester The Director of the AFF Michelle Amos explained more about what they can do
The Poachers have been marking their return from a six month tour of Iraq with parades through Stamford, Luton, Watford, and Lincoln
Former Apache Pilot And Military Cross Recipient Ed Macy Has Been Talking To Garrison FM About His New Career As Author
He explained to Garrison FM's Liz Mullen why he has chosen to write about his experiences as an Apache Pilot in Afghanistan in the best selling book 'Apache', and forthcoming book 'Hellfire'
The Army Families Federation Have Been Telling Garrison FM How They Can Help Army Spouses Find Work
At a recent AFF Employment Fair in Colchester The Director of the AFF Michelle Amos explained more about what they can do
Thursday 12 March 2009
Army Radio News - 12 Mar 09
The Adjutant General Praises The Work Being Done At Catterick's Infantry Centre To Prepare New Soldiers For The Front Line
Lieutenant General Bill Rollo was visiting the ITC to meet a cross-section of staff and recruits and he told Garrison FM that the standard of young soldier heading for the front line is very impressive
The Service Complaints Commissioner - Speaks To Garrison FM About Her First Report To Ministers
The first annual report by the independent Service Complaints Commissioner, Dr Susan Atkins, which examines the fairness, effectiveness and efficiency of the Service Complaints System was published earlier this month and Dr Atkins has been talking to Garrison FM about her findings
Science Week - UAVs
A range of unmanned vehicles which are making a difference to military operations have gone on display to mark National Science and Engineering Week, at the Honourable Artillery Company in London - Industry exhibitors at the event have been joined by Armed Forces personnel who are benefiting from the latest cutting edge technologies in the field. These included personnel from 32 and 47 Regiment Royal Artillery and RAF specialists, who are using UAVs such as the 'Hermes 450' supplied by Thales UK, Lockheed Martin's 'Desert Hawk', and the Reaper, to perform essential reconnaissance roles in Afghanistan and Iraq
Lieutenant General Bill Rollo was visiting the ITC to meet a cross-section of staff and recruits and he told Garrison FM that the standard of young soldier heading for the front line is very impressive
The Service Complaints Commissioner - Speaks To Garrison FM About Her First Report To Ministers
The first annual report by the independent Service Complaints Commissioner, Dr Susan Atkins, which examines the fairness, effectiveness and efficiency of the Service Complaints System was published earlier this month and Dr Atkins has been talking to Garrison FM about her findings
Science Week - UAVs
A range of unmanned vehicles which are making a difference to military operations have gone on display to mark National Science and Engineering Week, at the Honourable Artillery Company in London - Industry exhibitors at the event have been joined by Armed Forces personnel who are benefiting from the latest cutting edge technologies in the field. These included personnel from 32 and 47 Regiment Royal Artillery and RAF specialists, who are using UAVs such as the 'Hermes 450' supplied by Thales UK, Lockheed Martin's 'Desert Hawk', and the Reaper, to perform essential reconnaissance roles in Afghanistan and Iraq
Wednesday 11 March 2009
Army Radio News - 11 Mar 09
The Prime Minister Says That Despite The Attack That Killed 2 Soldiers In Northern Ireland, The People Of The UK Must Continue To Recognise And Support The Work Of The Armed Forces
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to Sappers Azimkar and Quinsey, both from 25 Field Squadron, 38 Engineer Regiment, who were killed in an attack at Massareene Barracks in Antrim on Saturday
The MOD Announces, That For The First Time Ever, 3 Soldiers From The Same Regiment Have Been Awarded The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
The soldiers, all from The Royal Irish Regiment were recognised in the latest Operational Honours List for their bravery against the enemy in Afghanistan
No Smoking Day
It's been the National UK and Military No Smoking Day and British soldiers around the world have been trying to give up cigarettes for good - some will have managed it, others will no doubt have to try again, but the important point of the "Day" is to raise awareness off the dangers of smoking and the help that's available if you're trying to stop
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to Sappers Azimkar and Quinsey, both from 25 Field Squadron, 38 Engineer Regiment, who were killed in an attack at Massareene Barracks in Antrim on Saturday
The MOD Announces, That For The First Time Ever, 3 Soldiers From The Same Regiment Have Been Awarded The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
The soldiers, all from The Royal Irish Regiment were recognised in the latest Operational Honours List for their bravery against the enemy in Afghanistan
No Smoking Day
It's been the National UK and Military No Smoking Day and British soldiers around the world have been trying to give up cigarettes for good - some will have managed it, others will no doubt have to try again, but the important point of the "Day" is to raise awareness off the dangers of smoking and the help that's available if you're trying to stop
Tuesday 10 March 2009
Army Radio News - 10 Mar 09
The MOD Announces An Increase In Premiums For Pax Insurance
PAX is an optional scheme. The MOD says it already provides cover for injury and death under the Armed Forces Compensation and Pension Schemes so it's a matter for individual Service personnel to decide whether they wish to enhance the cover available to them
The Army's "Patrol" And "Search" Dogs - Are Ready For Helmand
Elements of 101 Military Working Dog Support Unit are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan in April, as part of 19 Light Brigade
Help for Heroes - Launch Pad to Life
The military charity has announced details of its new appeal to raise millions of pounds for its "Launch Pad to Life" project. Working in partnership with the MOD it will create a convalescent home in Edinburgh - if the trial is successful, the scheme will be rolled out across the UK
PAX is an optional scheme. The MOD says it already provides cover for injury and death under the Armed Forces Compensation and Pension Schemes so it's a matter for individual Service personnel to decide whether they wish to enhance the cover available to them
The Army's "Patrol" And "Search" Dogs - Are Ready For Helmand
Elements of 101 Military Working Dog Support Unit are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan in April, as part of 19 Light Brigade
Help for Heroes - Launch Pad to Life
The military charity has announced details of its new appeal to raise millions of pounds for its "Launch Pad to Life" project. Working in partnership with the MOD it will create a convalescent home in Edinburgh - if the trial is successful, the scheme will be rolled out across the UK
Monday 9 March 2009
Army Radio News - 9 Mar 09
The MOD Confirms The Identities Of The 2 British Soldiers Killed In Northern Ireland
Sappers Cengiz Azimkar and Mark Quinsey both from 25 Field Squadron, 38 Engineer Regiment were shot dead by terrorists outside Massareene Barracks in Antrim, on Saturday
Modernised Military Homes
Minister for Defence Equipment and Support Quentin Davies has visited Blandford Garrison in Dorset to meet some of the military families who have just moved into their newly modernised homes - 136 homes are being refurbished under an 8.5million pound, two-year programme which includes new kitchens, boilers, bathrooms, re-roofing, rewiring, garden sheds and patios
We Bring You This Week's Results In The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the top prize of Ten thousand pounds
Congratulations to:
Bdr L R Lucas, HQ 14 Regt RA, Larkhill
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
2/Lt R C Streatfeild, 2 Rifles, BFPO 805
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Capt M G Kvesic, KRH, Tidworth
Sappers Cengiz Azimkar and Mark Quinsey both from 25 Field Squadron, 38 Engineer Regiment were shot dead by terrorists outside Massareene Barracks in Antrim, on Saturday
Modernised Military Homes
Minister for Defence Equipment and Support Quentin Davies has visited Blandford Garrison in Dorset to meet some of the military families who have just moved into their newly modernised homes - 136 homes are being refurbished under an 8.5million pound, two-year programme which includes new kitchens, boilers, bathrooms, re-roofing, rewiring, garden sheds and patios
We Bring You This Week's Results In The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the top prize of Ten thousand pounds
Congratulations to:
Bdr L R Lucas, HQ 14 Regt RA, Larkhill
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
2/Lt R C Streatfeild, 2 Rifles, BFPO 805
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Capt M G Kvesic, KRH, Tidworth
Friday 6 March 2009
Army Radio News - 06 Mar 09
The Bravery And Gallantry Of Over a 100 British Soldiers Has Been Recognized In The Latest Armed Forces Operational Awards List
Soldiers from 4 Mechanized Brigade and 16 Air Assault were among those honored for acts of bravery in Iraq and Afghanistan
10 The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistics Regiment Have Been Talking To Garrison FM About Their Latest Exercise, Grand Prix Viper, From Kenya
Captain Tom Cowan explained this is a unique experience for a logistics regiment
The New Look Spring Edition Of The Army Families Federation Journal Is Due Out At The End Of This Month
Sue Davies from the AFF told Garrison FM about some of the articles that will appear, including advice for parents of deployed soldiers and improving your credit rating
Soldiers from 4 Mechanized Brigade and 16 Air Assault were among those honored for acts of bravery in Iraq and Afghanistan
10 The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistics Regiment Have Been Talking To Garrison FM About Their Latest Exercise, Grand Prix Viper, From Kenya
Captain Tom Cowan explained this is a unique experience for a logistics regiment
The New Look Spring Edition Of The Army Families Federation Journal Is Due Out At The End Of This Month
Sue Davies from the AFF told Garrison FM about some of the articles that will appear, including advice for parents of deployed soldiers and improving your credit rating
Thursday 5 March 2009
Army Radio News - 5 Mar 09
The MOD Responds To The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee Report Into The Delay Of Eight New Chinook Helicopters Reaching Afghanistan
( Minister for Defence Equipment and Support Quentin Davies says he entirely accepts the criticism that successive reports have made, but says, since then, the MOD has fundamentally changed its methods of doing business )
Army Recruiting - On The Increase
( Since last week's announcement that there has been an increase in the number of people joining the Armed Forces - over 21,000 joined in the 12 months to 31 December last year, a senior recruiting officer in Scotland says the trend is continuing - Lt Col James Sayer, Commander Recruiting Scotland, says some of the increase is due to the economic downturn ... but a lot of it's not )
MHS's New Technology - Could Help Army Families
( The Army Families Federation says all of Modern Housing Solutions drivers are to be provided with handheld PDAs ...which will link back to a central source, enabling MHS's senior managers to know exactly what's happening with contractors on the ground )
( Minister for Defence Equipment and Support Quentin Davies says he entirely accepts the criticism that successive reports have made, but says, since then, the MOD has fundamentally changed its methods of doing business )
Army Recruiting - On The Increase
( Since last week's announcement that there has been an increase in the number of people joining the Armed Forces - over 21,000 joined in the 12 months to 31 December last year, a senior recruiting officer in Scotland says the trend is continuing - Lt Col James Sayer, Commander Recruiting Scotland, says some of the increase is due to the economic downturn ... but a lot of it's not )
MHS's New Technology - Could Help Army Families
( The Army Families Federation says all of Modern Housing Solutions drivers are to be provided with handheld PDAs ...which will link back to a central source, enabling MHS's senior managers to know exactly what's happening with contractors on the ground )
Wednesday 4 March 2009
Army Radio News - 4 Mar 09
MPs Pay Tribute To The 3 Members of 1 Rifles Who Were Killed In Afghanistan Last Week
( The soldiers died from wounds sustained as a result of an enemy explosion during an escort patrol in the Gereshk district of Helmand province. Their bodies were repatriated to RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire earlier this week )
British Troops Prepare To Return From Kosovo
( The Defence Secretary, John Hutton, has announced that The Supreme Allied Commander Europe has decided that the specific capability, currently provided by the UK to the NATO force in Kosovo, is no longer required )
New Army Recruiting Campaign
( The Army's revealed details of its new recruitment campaign to Garrison FM - due to start around the 2nd week of April, it will focus on the group of young men and women who go online and ask for info on joining the Army, but don't follow through with an application )
Tuesday 3 March 2009
Army Radio News - 3 Mar 09
Lieutenant General Cooper Says Iraq Will Be Handed Over In Better Shape Than When Britain Invaded Six Years Ago
( Lieutenant General Cooper who arrived in Iraq in 2005 was second-in-command to US generals Petraeus and Odierno )
The Minister for the Armed Forces, Praises The Work Of The Army Welfare Service
( Bob Ainsworth has been on the Salisbury Plain to meet senior Army commanders from the area and visit an Army Welfare Services (AWS) Community Outreach Programme for young people )
Soldier Magazine - March
( The brand new edition of Soldier Magazine has just been published - packed as always with top stories and features about you and your Army, "Soldier's" Heidi Mines has been discussing the highlights with Garrison FM's Richard Wyeth )
( Lieutenant General Cooper who arrived in Iraq in 2005 was second-in-command to US generals Petraeus and Odierno )
The Minister for the Armed Forces, Praises The Work Of The Army Welfare Service
( Bob Ainsworth has been on the Salisbury Plain to meet senior Army commanders from the area and visit an Army Welfare Services (AWS) Community Outreach Programme for young people )
Soldier Magazine - March
( The brand new edition of Soldier Magazine has just been published - packed as always with top stories and features about you and your Army, "Soldier's" Heidi Mines has been discussing the highlights with Garrison FM's Richard Wyeth )
Monday 2 March 2009
Army Radio News - 2 Mar 09
The Healthcare Commission Releases A Report Praising The "Exemplary" Trauma And Rehabilitation Services Provided For Military Personnel Injured In Battle
( The Commission has published the first ever "Independent Review Of The Defence Medical Services (DMS), which is responsible for providing healthcare to defence personnel and their families in the UK and overseas )
Royal Engineers Destroy Munitions
( The MOD has revealed that members of 33 Engineer Regiment EOD have assisted the Afghan National Army and Police in destroying nearly 70 items of dangerous, unexploded munitions in a series of controlled explosions )
We Bring You This Week's Results In The Army Sports Lottery
(This week there is one winner of the top prize of Ten thousand pounds)
Congratulations to:
Cpl A L Culliford, 3(UK)Sig Regt, Bulford
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
WO2 J L C Woodruff, from HQ Signal Officer In Chief, Army at Blandford
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Cpl S G Brown, 21 Sig Regt, Colerne
The Army Sports Lottery has also announced that in the next Super Draw, to be held on the 4th July 2009, all prizes will be doubled - which will see a first prize, of Twenty Thousand Pounds!
( The Commission has published the first ever "Independent Review Of The Defence Medical Services (DMS), which is responsible for providing healthcare to defence personnel and their families in the UK and overseas )
Royal Engineers Destroy Munitions
( The MOD has revealed that members of 33 Engineer Regiment EOD have assisted the Afghan National Army and Police in destroying nearly 70 items of dangerous, unexploded munitions in a series of controlled explosions )
We Bring You This Week's Results In The Army Sports Lottery
(This week there is one winner of the top prize of Ten thousand pounds)
Congratulations to:
Cpl A L Culliford, 3(UK)Sig Regt, Bulford
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
WO2 J L C Woodruff, from HQ Signal Officer In Chief, Army at Blandford
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Cpl S G Brown, 21 Sig Regt, Colerne
The Army Sports Lottery has also announced that in the next Super Draw, to be held on the 4th July 2009, all prizes will be doubled - which will see a first prize, of Twenty Thousand Pounds!
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