The Ministry of Defence Has Confirmed That A Soldier From The REME, Attached To The Light Dragoons, Was Killed In Afghanistan On Monday
The soldier died following an explosion that happened while on a vehicle patrol in the Babaji District of southern Helmand province
CGS Says Kit And Equipment For Theatre Must Be Kept Under Constant Review
Throughout this week on Army Radio News we're serialising segments from General Sir Richard Dannett's Farewell Interview - and in respect of soldier's kit and equipment, he said, that although the kit soldiers have access to now is better than ever, there is an ongoing need to re-evaluate and in some cases improve the equipment soldiers are issued with, to suit conditions on the ground
Gurkha Charity Event
A major fundraising event for the Gurkha Welfare Trust is due to take place later this month - "Gurkha Highlander" will involve 6 serving Gurkhas and a British Gurkha Officer marching 200 miles across the Scottish Highlands from Mallaig to Stonehaven, between the 10th and the 17th of August, to raise funds for the charity
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
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