The British Combat Mission In Iraq Has Ended
The historic moment has been marked with a ceremony in Basra, which saw the lowering of the flag of 20 Armoured Brigade, the current and last British brigade to serve on Operation TELIC - Prior to the ceremony, a memorial service was held at the Basra Memorial Wall, to remember the British Service personnel and civilians who died since operations began in Iraq in 2003
The MOD Has Confirmed That The British Soldier Who Was Killed In Afghanistan on Tuesday was Lance Sergeant Tobie Fasfous from 1st Battalion The Welsh Guards
He was taking part in a reassurance foot patrol alongside the Afghan National Army in the vicinity of Forward Operating Base Keenan, north east of Gereshk in Helmand province, when he was killed as a result of an explosion
Armed Forces Pension Commutation Rules Change
The MOD has announced that the rules governing the commutation of pension under Armed Forces Pension Scheme 75 have changed. Under the new rules Life or Resettlement Commutation may still be taken, but not both together and election must be made prior to leaving the Service
Thursday 30 April 2009
Wednesday 29 April 2009
Army Radio News - 29 Apr 09
The MOD Confirms That A British Army Soldier Was Killed In Helmand Province On Tuesday
The soldier was taking part in a re-assurance foot patrol alongside the Afghan National Army, in the vicinity of Forward Operating Base Keenan, north east of Gereshk in Helmand Province, when he was killed instantly as a result of an explosion - The soldier's next of kin have been informed
The Prime Minister Unveils The Latest Strategy For Afghanistan
The Prime Minister has announced that the number of British troops in Afghanistan is to increase to 9,000 for the duration of the Afghan elections in the summer. Following the elections, the number of British personnel in theatre will steadily reduce to an enduring presence of 8,300, the number that is currently in the country
Rugby - Army v Navy
In Army Rugby Union terms, this weekend, it's the big one ... The Army versus the Navy - the Babcock Inter-Services climax to the season will take place at Twickenham on Saturday
The soldier was taking part in a re-assurance foot patrol alongside the Afghan National Army, in the vicinity of Forward Operating Base Keenan, north east of Gereshk in Helmand Province, when he was killed instantly as a result of an explosion - The soldier's next of kin have been informed
The Prime Minister Unveils The Latest Strategy For Afghanistan
The Prime Minister has announced that the number of British troops in Afghanistan is to increase to 9,000 for the duration of the Afghan elections in the summer. Following the elections, the number of British personnel in theatre will steadily reduce to an enduring presence of 8,300, the number that is currently in the country
Rugby - Army v Navy
In Army Rugby Union terms, this weekend, it's the big one ... The Army versus the Navy - the Babcock Inter-Services climax to the season will take place at Twickenham on Saturday
Tuesday 28 April 2009
Army Radio News - 28 Apr 09
The Defence Secretary Announces A Rebalancing Of UK Forces
The Defence Secretary John Hutton has announced that the UK's Armed Forces are to be rebalanced, to help counter the terrorist threats that face the UK. Mr Hutton said the UK needed to decide the best balance for its Armed Forces over the next decade
Afghan Reconstruction
British Army soldiers in Afghanistan have been stressing to Garrison FM the importance of reconstruction projects in the country, running alongside the military and security operation. They say it lets local Afghan people experience the feel-good factor seeing their country's buildings and services being rebuilt and shows them that life will be better under the control of its own democratically elected government rather than the Taliban
Fly The Flag - For Armed Forces Day
The MOD is encouraging councils, businesses and homes across the country to show their support for Britain's Armed Forces by flying a special flag on Armed Forces Day
The Defence Secretary John Hutton has announced that the UK's Armed Forces are to be rebalanced, to help counter the terrorist threats that face the UK. Mr Hutton said the UK needed to decide the best balance for its Armed Forces over the next decade
Afghan Reconstruction
British Army soldiers in Afghanistan have been stressing to Garrison FM the importance of reconstruction projects in the country, running alongside the military and security operation. They say it lets local Afghan people experience the feel-good factor seeing their country's buildings and services being rebuilt and shows them that life will be better under the control of its own democratically elected government rather than the Taliban
Fly The Flag - For Armed Forces Day
The MOD is encouraging councils, businesses and homes across the country to show their support for Britain's Armed Forces by flying a special flag on Armed Forces Day
Monday 27 April 2009
Army Radio News - 27 Apr 09
The Prime Minister Meets British Troops In Afghanistan
Gordon Brown highlighted the great work Afghanistan's own forces are doing in the country, supported by British soldiers and he confirmed that as military progress is maintained in the country, Britain will continue to be its 2nd biggest provider of troops
103 Regiment Royal Artillery In Cyprus
Territorial Army soldiers from 103 Regiment Royal Artillery are currently taking part in a two-week training package in Cyprus, during which they're being taught British Army infantry tactics adopted on operations in Afghanistan
The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the 1st Prize of Ten Thousand Pounds
Congratulations to:
Pte M S Sparkes, Army Foundation College, Harrogate
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Cpl N J Hall, General Support Squadron, BFPO 57
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
S/Sgt S J Noonan, RSU, BFPO 40
Gordon Brown highlighted the great work Afghanistan's own forces are doing in the country, supported by British soldiers and he confirmed that as military progress is maintained in the country, Britain will continue to be its 2nd biggest provider of troops
103 Regiment Royal Artillery In Cyprus
Territorial Army soldiers from 103 Regiment Royal Artillery are currently taking part in a two-week training package in Cyprus, during which they're being taught British Army infantry tactics adopted on operations in Afghanistan
The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the 1st Prize of Ten Thousand Pounds
Congratulations to:
Pte M S Sparkes, Army Foundation College, Harrogate
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Cpl N J Hall, General Support Squadron, BFPO 57
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
S/Sgt S J Noonan, RSU, BFPO 40
Friday 24 April 2009
Army Radio News - 24 Apr 09
The British Army Has Welcomed The Governments Announcement Granting Thousands Of Gurkha's Who Have Left The British Army The Right To Settle In the UK
Speaking to Garrison FM, The Army's Director General of Personnel, Major General Andrew Gregory said that despite criticism from some quarters, the package being offered to Gurkha's is excellent
The MOD Has Revealed Details Of A Programme To Deliver A Fleet Of New Light Lynx Helicopters For The British Army
It's all part of a wider project to produce 62 new 'Lynx Wildcat' helicopters for the British Army and Navy
Headquarters Staff Of 11 Light Brigade Who Will Be Taking Command Of Task Force Helmand In October Have Been Undergoing Rigorous Training For Their Deployment At A New Command And Control Battle Lab
Exercise Brilliant Lightening 6 saw the brigade undergo command and control tactics, techniques, and procedures training at the newly created lab at the Defence Academy
Speaking to Garrison FM, The Army's Director General of Personnel, Major General Andrew Gregory said that despite criticism from some quarters, the package being offered to Gurkha's is excellent
The MOD Has Revealed Details Of A Programme To Deliver A Fleet Of New Light Lynx Helicopters For The British Army
It's all part of a wider project to produce 62 new 'Lynx Wildcat' helicopters for the British Army and Navy
Headquarters Staff Of 11 Light Brigade Who Will Be Taking Command Of Task Force Helmand In October Have Been Undergoing Rigorous Training For Their Deployment At A New Command And Control Battle Lab
Exercise Brilliant Lightening 6 saw the brigade undergo command and control tactics, techniques, and procedures training at the newly created lab at the Defence Academy
Thursday 23 April 2009
Army Radio News - 23 Apr 09
The UK Budget Brings Forward Fifty Million Pounds To Speed Up The Modernisation Of Armed Forces Accommodation
The announcement came during Alistair Darling's Budget Speech to the House Of Commons. The advancement of the cash should see improvements and refurbishment of service accommodation earlier than previously planned
2 Rifles Takes Over From 45 Commando In Helmand Province
The troops are part of 19 Light Brigade which took over responsibility for Helmand province at the beginning of April, and they will receive support during their time in Afghanistan from all three Services, which in total will make up a Battle Group of more than 1100 troops
First point of call for veterans
A specialist centre providing support and advice for veterans and their families has been opened in Edinburgh, the 6th of 6 to be opened in the UK. The purpose of the "Veterans First Point" facility is to help ex-service personnel reintegrate into civilian life.. It's staffed by veterans and will provide treatment for post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression and users will get advice on how to find and fund academic or practical training which will help them start a new career
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The announcement came during Alistair Darling's Budget Speech to the House Of Commons. The advancement of the cash should see improvements and refurbishment of service accommodation earlier than previously planned
2 Rifles Takes Over From 45 Commando In Helmand Province
The troops are part of 19 Light Brigade which took over responsibility for Helmand province at the beginning of April, and they will receive support during their time in Afghanistan from all three Services, which in total will make up a Battle Group of more than 1100 troops
First point of call for veterans
A specialist centre providing support and advice for veterans and their families has been opened in Edinburgh, the 6th of 6 to be opened in the UK. The purpose of the "Veterans First Point" facility is to help ex-service personnel reintegrate into civilian life.. It's staffed by veterans and will provide treatment for post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression and users will get advice on how to find and fund academic or practical training which will help them start a new career
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Wednesday 22 April 2009
Army Radio News - 22 Apr 09
The Minister For the Armed Forces Reaffirms The Commitment To Give The British Military The Equipment It Needs
Bob Ainsworth was speaking this week at a debate on Defence Procurement in the House of Commons and he said that while improvements have been made in the way the UK has equipped its Armed Forces over the past years, it can and must do better
The Princess Royal Opens The New Defence Food Services School At Worthy Down
Alexis Soyer House is an environmentally friendly site and now the largest catering school in Europe
Poppy Scotland Fundraising Event
An event is being held next month to raise badly needed funds for a charity that supports veterans and their dependants in Scotland - Poppy Scotland supports ex-service personnel through the help of dedicated volunteers and donors and all cash raised helps to provide direct financial assistance to individuals, funds a pensions advice service for veterans and provides grants and research to organisations that deliver specialist support to veterans
Bob Ainsworth was speaking this week at a debate on Defence Procurement in the House of Commons and he said that while improvements have been made in the way the UK has equipped its Armed Forces over the past years, it can and must do better
The Princess Royal Opens The New Defence Food Services School At Worthy Down
Alexis Soyer House is an environmentally friendly site and now the largest catering school in Europe
Poppy Scotland Fundraising Event
An event is being held next month to raise badly needed funds for a charity that supports veterans and their dependants in Scotland - Poppy Scotland supports ex-service personnel through the help of dedicated volunteers and donors and all cash raised helps to provide direct financial assistance to individuals, funds a pensions advice service for veterans and provides grants and research to organisations that deliver specialist support to veterans
Tuesday 21 April 2009
Army Radio News - 21 Apr 09
The MOD Announces A New Contract For A Fleet Of Brand New Protected Patrol Vehicles For Troops On The Front-Line
The contract will deliver more than 100 enhanced, state-of-the-art Jackal 2 vehicles and more than 70 Coyote Tactical Support Vehicles, both of which have been bought to be used on operations in Afghanistan
Army Presentation Team
The Army has been talking to Garrison FM about its role in the community and how it uses the Army Presentation Team to inform local community and business leaders around the UK about the Army ... what it does, how it trains, its accountability; and it says the feedback is invariably extremely positive
A Pub In Worcester - Gets A Blog - From Afghanistan
Colour Sergeant Mick Saunders, deployed to Afghanistan with 2 Mercian in March and immediately on arrival, in the heat and dust of the desert, he began writing a blog to family and friends in his local pub, describing his daily life
The contract will deliver more than 100 enhanced, state-of-the-art Jackal 2 vehicles and more than 70 Coyote Tactical Support Vehicles, both of which have been bought to be used on operations in Afghanistan
Army Presentation Team
The Army has been talking to Garrison FM about its role in the community and how it uses the Army Presentation Team to inform local community and business leaders around the UK about the Army ... what it does, how it trains, its accountability; and it says the feedback is invariably extremely positive
A Pub In Worcester - Gets A Blog - From Afghanistan
Colour Sergeant Mick Saunders, deployed to Afghanistan with 2 Mercian in March and immediately on arrival, in the heat and dust of the desert, he began writing a blog to family and friends in his local pub, describing his daily life
Monday 20 April 2009
Army Radio News - 20 Apr 09
A TA Soldier In Afghanistan Survives - As An Insurgent Bullet Passes Through His Helmet
Private Leon Wilson, from Manchester, is currently deployed to Afghanistan on attachment to 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment and he says that after his miraculous escape, he found another helmet and carried on fighting
Gurkhas (2 RGR) Arrive Back in the UK
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR), have just returned from their tour on Op Herrick 9 in Afghanistan. During their time in theatre, the Gurkhas were often in the thick of the conflict, frequently involved in fierce fighting and prolonged battles with insurgents.
The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the 1st Prize of Ten Thousand Pounds
Congratulations to:
Cpl M J Stevenson, 39 Engr Regt, Waterbeach
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Sgt A Everist, 4 Armd Bde HQ Sig Sqn, Catterick
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Sjt A Chaytor, 3 Rifles, Edinburgh
Private Leon Wilson, from Manchester, is currently deployed to Afghanistan on attachment to 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment and he says that after his miraculous escape, he found another helmet and carried on fighting
Gurkhas (2 RGR) Arrive Back in the UK
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR), have just returned from their tour on Op Herrick 9 in Afghanistan. During their time in theatre, the Gurkhas were often in the thick of the conflict, frequently involved in fierce fighting and prolonged battles with insurgents.
The Army Sports Lottery
This week there is one winner of the 1st Prize of Ten Thousand Pounds
Congratulations to:
Cpl M J Stevenson, 39 Engr Regt, Waterbeach
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Sgt A Everist, 4 Armd Bde HQ Sig Sqn, Catterick
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Sjt A Chaytor, 3 Rifles, Edinburgh
Friday 17 April 2009
Army Radio News - 17 Apr 09
The Royal British Legion Who Supports British Soldiers Past And Present Has Announced That A Major One-Off Music Festival Will Take Place This Summer
The charity has revealed to Garrison FM details of the 'Festival Of Heroes' being staged at Blenheim Palace on the 20th June to say thanks to the country's Armed Forces
The British Army's Revealed To Garrison FM Steps It's Taking To Counter The Threat Of IED's In Theatre
Speaking to the British Army's radio service from Helmand Province 19 Light Brigade's Royal Engineer Search Advisor, WO2 Christopher Fuller said he and his team are constantly finding ways of combating the ever changing tactics of the Taliban
The Wife Of Commander In Chief Lady Caroline Richards Wants More To Be Done To Support Life For Army Families At Home During Deployments
Talking to Garrison FM's Josette Lesser Lady Caroline appealed for anyone with ideas to come forward
The charity has revealed to Garrison FM details of the 'Festival Of Heroes' being staged at Blenheim Palace on the 20th June to say thanks to the country's Armed Forces
The British Army's Revealed To Garrison FM Steps It's Taking To Counter The Threat Of IED's In Theatre
Speaking to the British Army's radio service from Helmand Province 19 Light Brigade's Royal Engineer Search Advisor, WO2 Christopher Fuller said he and his team are constantly finding ways of combating the ever changing tactics of the Taliban
The Wife Of Commander In Chief Lady Caroline Richards Wants More To Be Done To Support Life For Army Families At Home During Deployments
Talking to Garrison FM's Josette Lesser Lady Caroline appealed for anyone with ideas to come forward
Thursday 16 April 2009
Army Radio News - 16 Apr 09
The British Army Explains Why It Is Seeing A Significant Increase In Recruitment
It says it's not just down to the "credit crunch" effect - the people who passed out up until March 2009 were not recruited during that economic climate and recruiting figures were 500 up on the previous year
20 Armoured Brigade Says It's Proud To be The Last British Formation In Iraq
The troops currently serving in Iraq have been telling Garrison FM of how proud they are that they will be the last to serve in the current combat mission in the country - 20 Armoured Brigade is now the lead British formation in Iraq, since the handover of authority to US Forces at the end of last month
Dave Spikey Thanks Troops
Top British comedian and star of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, Dave Spikey is currently on a UK tour and was recently entertaining troops in Germany - he told the British Army's radio service how grateful he is, for the work soldiers have been doing abroad on our behalf
It says it's not just down to the "credit crunch" effect - the people who passed out up until March 2009 were not recruited during that economic climate and recruiting figures were 500 up on the previous year
20 Armoured Brigade Says It's Proud To be The Last British Formation In Iraq
The troops currently serving in Iraq have been telling Garrison FM of how proud they are that they will be the last to serve in the current combat mission in the country - 20 Armoured Brigade is now the lead British formation in Iraq, since the handover of authority to US Forces at the end of last month
Dave Spikey Thanks Troops
Top British comedian and star of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, Dave Spikey is currently on a UK tour and was recently entertaining troops in Germany - he told the British Army's radio service how grateful he is, for the work soldiers have been doing abroad on our behalf
Wednesday 15 April 2009
Army Radio News - 15 Apr 09
The Black Watch Makes A Significant Seizure Of Taliban Weapons In Afghanistan
The troops were dropped by helicopter onto a well-known Taliban supply route and netted Taliban anti-personnel mines, mortar and rocket-propelled grenades, which were destroyed in a controlled explosion by the Royal Engineers
The Army Introduces The New Appointment Of "Command Sergeant Major"
The Army has created a new appointment for WO1s, which will help Senior Officers keep in touch with the feelings and thoughts of Junior NCOs and Junior Officers - the personnel taking up the new appointments will be designated Command Sergeant Majors and will be allocated to 1 Div, 3 Div and Theatre Troops
Andrew Vince - Update
If you've been following Garrison FM's series of interviews with one of the British Army's newest recruits, you'll recall that the last time we caught up with 17 year old Andrew Vince from Dedham near Colchester, he was well into his training at the Army Foundation College at Harrogate and was endeavouring to make a final decision on which cap badge to join ... Speaking to Garrison FM's Liz Mullen this week, Andrew said he's finally decided to join the Royal Anglian Regiment and he's really looking forward to completing his training at Harrogate and moving on to the next phase of his career at Catterick
The troops were dropped by helicopter onto a well-known Taliban supply route and netted Taliban anti-personnel mines, mortar and rocket-propelled grenades, which were destroyed in a controlled explosion by the Royal Engineers
The Army Introduces The New Appointment Of "Command Sergeant Major"
The Army has created a new appointment for WO1s, which will help Senior Officers keep in touch with the feelings and thoughts of Junior NCOs and Junior Officers - the personnel taking up the new appointments will be designated Command Sergeant Majors and will be allocated to 1 Div, 3 Div and Theatre Troops
Andrew Vince - Update
If you've been following Garrison FM's series of interviews with one of the British Army's newest recruits, you'll recall that the last time we caught up with 17 year old Andrew Vince from Dedham near Colchester, he was well into his training at the Army Foundation College at Harrogate and was endeavouring to make a final decision on which cap badge to join ... Speaking to Garrison FM's Liz Mullen this week, Andrew said he's finally decided to join the Royal Anglian Regiment and he's really looking forward to completing his training at Harrogate and moving on to the next phase of his career at Catterick
Tuesday 14 April 2009
Army Radio News - 14 Apr 09
The MOD Announces A Multi-Million Pound Investment In High-Tech, Temperature Controlled Medical Storage Facilities, For Operational Theatres
Designed for extremes of environment, the Bulk Medical Storage Facility is a 3 Million Pound, four-year contract which will provide secure storage for medical materiel at deep frozen, refrigerated and ambient temperatures simultaneously, even when external temperatures rise as high as +58C or drop to -26C
The Outgoing British Forces Commander In Afghanistan Says UK Troops Are Seeing Positive Results, For Their Hard Work In Theatre
As soldiers from The British Army's 19 Light Brigade take over duties in Afghanistan, the outgoing Commander of 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines has been speaking about the current climate in the country and about the significant progress that's been made, not only by British troops, but by the Afghans as well
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:
Pte K L Mills, 23 Pioneer Regt RLC, Bicester
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Maj W A Davidson, Log Div HQ Land, Wilton
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
WO2 A D Pick, 101 Engr Regt (EOD) (V), Catford
Designed for extremes of environment, the Bulk Medical Storage Facility is a 3 Million Pound, four-year contract which will provide secure storage for medical materiel at deep frozen, refrigerated and ambient temperatures simultaneously, even when external temperatures rise as high as +58C or drop to -26C
The Outgoing British Forces Commander In Afghanistan Says UK Troops Are Seeing Positive Results, For Their Hard Work In Theatre
As soldiers from The British Army's 19 Light Brigade take over duties in Afghanistan, the outgoing Commander of 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines has been speaking about the current climate in the country and about the significant progress that's been made, not only by British troops, but by the Afghans as well
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:
Pte K L Mills, 23 Pioneer Regt RLC, Bicester
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
Maj W A Davidson, Log Div HQ Land, Wilton
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
WO2 A D Pick, 101 Engr Regt (EOD) (V), Catford
Thursday 9 April 2009
Army Radio News - 09 Apr 09
The MOD Has Announced That Ex-Service Men And Women Who Are Seriously Injured Will Be Given Priority For Specially Adapted Homes
Councils are being instructed by the government to treat seriously injured army personnel as a priority when allocating modified housing
Territorial Soldiers Serving With 32 Signal Regiment Marched Through The Streets Of Glasgow At Their Homecoming Parade Following A Six Month Peacekeeping Tour Of Cyprus Recently
Following the parade they were awarded their United Nations Medals in St Georges Square after an inspection by the GOC of Scotland's 2nd Division, General McDowall
One Hundred And Seventy Easter Eggs Were Donated This Easter By Unit Welfare Offices To An Appeal Launched By Garrison FM In Edinburgh
The eggs will go to the charity 'One Parent Families Scotland' to be distributed amongst single parents
Councils are being instructed by the government to treat seriously injured army personnel as a priority when allocating modified housing
Territorial Soldiers Serving With 32 Signal Regiment Marched Through The Streets Of Glasgow At Their Homecoming Parade Following A Six Month Peacekeeping Tour Of Cyprus Recently
Following the parade they were awarded their United Nations Medals in St Georges Square after an inspection by the GOC of Scotland's 2nd Division, General McDowall
One Hundred And Seventy Easter Eggs Were Donated This Easter By Unit Welfare Offices To An Appeal Launched By Garrison FM In Edinburgh
The eggs will go to the charity 'One Parent Families Scotland' to be distributed amongst single parents
Wednesday 8 April 2009
Army Radio News - 8 Apr 09
The MOD Signs A 90 Million Pound Contract To Bring Wolfhound To The British Army
The Wolfhound will give troops increased protection as they support missions in high threat areas
Plain Action
The British Army has been explaining to Garrison FM how a community initiative on the Salisbury Plain is set to help local Army Units and service personnel as well as local people
A Top SPL Team - Helps Ex-Servicemen And Women
Hearts is to help out Erskine, which has provided nursing and medical care for former members of the Armed Forces through two world wars and the more recent conflicts and peace keeping initiatives of the twentieth and twenty first centuries - The Club will help the charity with fundraising and profile
The Wolfhound will give troops increased protection as they support missions in high threat areas
Plain Action
The British Army has been explaining to Garrison FM how a community initiative on the Salisbury Plain is set to help local Army Units and service personnel as well as local people
A Top SPL Team - Helps Ex-Servicemen And Women
Hearts is to help out Erskine, which has provided nursing and medical care for former members of the Armed Forces through two world wars and the more recent conflicts and peace keeping initiatives of the twentieth and twenty first centuries - The Club will help the charity with fundraising and profile
Tuesday 7 April 2009
Army Radio News - 7 Apr 09
A British Army Medic Is Awarded The Nursing Equivalent Of The Victoria Cross
Captain Gary King from the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps received the Associate Royal Red Cross from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. The medal recognises his nursing work during a five-month deployment to Iraq in 2007
Service Justice System and Military Corrective Training Centre DVD Productions Win At The International Visual Communications Association Awards
The DVDs won a Bronze Award for 'Regular Communication' and a Highly Commended in the 'Best Script' categories, seeing off competition from over 640 other entrants
Jim Davidson Raises Money For An Army Museum
UK comedian Jim Davidson has announced that he's added a date to his current UK tour, to raise money for the British Army - he'll be performing at Salisbury City Hall on the 15th of April, and the proceeds from the gig will be donated to The Museum Of Army Flying at Middle Wallop
Captain Gary King from the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps received the Associate Royal Red Cross from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. The medal recognises his nursing work during a five-month deployment to Iraq in 2007
Service Justice System and Military Corrective Training Centre DVD Productions Win At The International Visual Communications Association Awards
The DVDs won a Bronze Award for 'Regular Communication' and a Highly Commended in the 'Best Script' categories, seeing off competition from over 640 other entrants
Jim Davidson Raises Money For An Army Museum
UK comedian Jim Davidson has announced that he's added a date to his current UK tour, to raise money for the British Army - he'll be performing at Salisbury City Hall on the 15th of April, and the proceeds from the gig will be donated to The Museum Of Army Flying at Middle Wallop
Monday 6 April 2009
Army Radio News - 6 Apr 09
General Petraeus Says Thank You To All British Forces Who Served On Op Telic
General David Petraeus, has written a letter to British Forces who have served in Iraq congratulating them on a job well done. General Petraeus is the Commander of US Central Command and from January 2007 until September last year, he was the Commander of Multi National Forces in Iraq
Land Combat Power Demonstration
A firepower demonstration showcasing some of the latest military weapons and equipment has just taken place at the Land Combat Power Day on Salisbury Plain. The demonstration included live firing by vehicles and weapons used by a Combined Arms Battlegroup, during high intensity operations, and was supported by air power from Tornado and Apache
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:
L/Cpl N G Guilliano, Gibraltar Regt, BFPO 52
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
C/Sgt M R Moss, 1 Infantry Training Battalion, Catterick Garrison
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Sgt R Cummin, 3 RHA, BFPO 30
General David Petraeus, has written a letter to British Forces who have served in Iraq congratulating them on a job well done. General Petraeus is the Commander of US Central Command and from January 2007 until September last year, he was the Commander of Multi National Forces in Iraq
Land Combat Power Demonstration
A firepower demonstration showcasing some of the latest military weapons and equipment has just taken place at the Land Combat Power Day on Salisbury Plain. The demonstration included live firing by vehicles and weapons used by a Combined Arms Battlegroup, during high intensity operations, and was supported by air power from Tornado and Apache
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:
L/Cpl N G Guilliano, Gibraltar Regt, BFPO 52
In 2nd Place winning Five Thousand Pounds, is
C/Sgt M R Moss, 1 Infantry Training Battalion, Catterick Garrison
And in 3rd Place winning Two Thousand, Five Hundred Pounds, is
Sgt R Cummin, 3 RHA, BFPO 30
Friday 3 April 2009
Army Radio News - 03 Apr 09
The MOD Has Confirmed That Work Has Started On The Husky A Brand New Vehicle That Will Greatly Improve Protection For British Troops On Operations
Tactical Support Vehicle Programme Manager at Defence Equipment and Support Lieutenant Col Nick Wills explained more about the vehicle to Garrison FM
Troops From 12 Mechanized Brigade Have Been Training On Salisbury Plain On A Mission Rehearsal Exercise For Possible Future Deployment
The Commanding Officer of 12 Mechanized Brigade Brigadier Cullen explained over 2,000 soldiers took part focusing mainly on asset extraction manoeuvres
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Latest Album 'Spirit Of The Glen - Journey' Has Been Nominated For The 'Classical Album Of The Year' At This Year's Brit Awards Being Held In May
Major Roger MacMillan gave his reaction to Garrison FM's Mark MacKenzie and details on how you can help them win it
Tactical Support Vehicle Programme Manager at Defence Equipment and Support Lieutenant Col Nick Wills explained more about the vehicle to Garrison FM
Troops From 12 Mechanized Brigade Have Been Training On Salisbury Plain On A Mission Rehearsal Exercise For Possible Future Deployment
The Commanding Officer of 12 Mechanized Brigade Brigadier Cullen explained over 2,000 soldiers took part focusing mainly on asset extraction manoeuvres
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Latest Album 'Spirit Of The Glen - Journey' Has Been Nominated For The 'Classical Album Of The Year' At This Year's Brit Awards Being Held In May
Major Roger MacMillan gave his reaction to Garrison FM's Mark MacKenzie and details on how you can help them win it
Thursday 2 April 2009
Army Radio News - 2 Apr 09
British Soldiers Train And Develop A New Unit Of The Afghan National Army
The MOD has revealed that soldiers from the Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and 1st Battalion The Rifles have been working in Helmand to develop and train a new unit of the Afghan National Army in specialist skills
16 Air Assault Brigade Opens A New Memorial Garden
A Memorial Garden, dedicated to all the members of 16 Air Assault Brigade who have lost their lives on Operations since the Brigade was formed in 1999, has just been officially opened at Colchester's Merville Barracks
Service Leavers' Guide
Are you thinking of leaving the Army, or soon to be discharged? If you are, a new booklet is about to be published, which it's hoped will help you make the transition from soldier to civilian successfully - Major Gerry Redford, from PS4's been explaining more about "The Transition To Civilian Life - The Welfare Guide For Service Leavers"
The MOD has revealed that soldiers from the Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and 1st Battalion The Rifles have been working in Helmand to develop and train a new unit of the Afghan National Army in specialist skills
16 Air Assault Brigade Opens A New Memorial Garden
A Memorial Garden, dedicated to all the members of 16 Air Assault Brigade who have lost their lives on Operations since the Brigade was formed in 1999, has just been officially opened at Colchester's Merville Barracks
Service Leavers' Guide
Are you thinking of leaving the Army, or soon to be discharged? If you are, a new booklet is about to be published, which it's hoped will help you make the transition from soldier to civilian successfully - Major Gerry Redford, from PS4's been explaining more about "The Transition To Civilian Life - The Welfare Guide For Service Leavers"
Wednesday 1 April 2009
Army Radio News - 1 Apr 09
The MOD Confirms The Armed Forces Pay Award of 2.8 PerCent
The MOD has confirmed that the basic military salary for officers and all other ranks will increase by 2.8 per cent, in line with the recommendations of The Armed Forces' Pay Review Body
The Army Reveals Details About The New Online Clothing Trials
A web-based "New Clothing Solution" which allows Service personnel to order items of uniform online, has recently been demonstrated at a number of Ministry of Defence sites and could be rolled out to all service personnel if the current trial is successful
Soldier Magazine - April
A brand new month means a brand new Soldier Magazine and as always, the latest edition is packed full of top stories about you and your Army - Garrison FM's Richard Wyeth's been discussing the month's highlights and the rather wintry looking cover with Soldier Mag's Cliff Caswell
The MOD has confirmed that the basic military salary for officers and all other ranks will increase by 2.8 per cent, in line with the recommendations of The Armed Forces' Pay Review Body
The Army Reveals Details About The New Online Clothing Trials
A web-based "New Clothing Solution" which allows Service personnel to order items of uniform online, has recently been demonstrated at a number of Ministry of Defence sites and could be rolled out to all service personnel if the current trial is successful
Soldier Magazine - April
A brand new month means a brand new Soldier Magazine and as always, the latest edition is packed full of top stories about you and your Army - Garrison FM's Richard Wyeth's been discussing the month's highlights and the rather wintry looking cover with Soldier Mag's Cliff Caswell
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