Friday 30 October 2009

Army Radio News - 30 Oct 09

The Ministry Of Defence Has Announced A New Single System Of Service Law Is Being Implemented Across The Army, Navy, And RAF

From the 31st October the Armed Forces Act 2006 establishes a single system of Service Law across all three of the British Armed Services wherever personnel are in the world.

Officers And Soldiers From The Turkish Army Have Been Receiving Training From British Armed Forces As Part Of A Two Week Defence Diplomacy Programme

Sixty Eight Turkish military personnel are currently taking part in Urban Operations Training at Copehill Down's training facility on Salisbury Plain

Soldiers Serving On The Frontline Are Now Being Given More Say And Greater Choice In What They Eat Whilst Out On Operations

Defence Food Services have been developing their ration pack menus.

Thursday 29 October 2009

Army Radio News - 29 Oct 09

Prime Minister Gordon Brown Has Reversed Plans To Reduce The Territorial Army's Training Budget By Twenty Million Pounds

The Government tabled an amendment on Wednesday to make clear that twenty million pounds of new money will be ring-fenced by the Treasury for Territorial Army training.

1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards Battle Group Are Improving Security In The Nad-e Ali District Of Helmand Province In Afghanistan

A new patrol base built by Royal Engineers is now in operation in the district, and will home Afghan soldiers and the British Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team.

The Roar Of Formula One's Pit Lane's Beckon An Army Doctor

Captain Richard Booker from Colchester's Army Medical Centre is heading to Abu Dhabi this weekend to work as a medic at the last Grand Prix of the season.

Wednesday 28 October 2009

Army Radio News - 28 Oct 09

The MOD Has Named The Soldier From 3 Scots The Blackwatch Who Died At Selly Oak Hospital On Sunday

Corporal Thomas Mason died six weeks after suffering injuries caused by an IED during an operation in Kandahar Province in Afghanistan last month.

Team Galahad Tour Garrison's Around The Country Presenting To Soldiers On The Dangers Of Alcohol Abuse

Former soldier and lead presenter Gareth Sharman told Garrison FM how he uses his past experience of alcohol abuse to help today's soldiers avoid making the same mistakes.

A 4 Rifles Soldier Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro This Week Has Been Talking To Garrison FM

Speaking from Mount Kilimanjaro Clr Sgt Stuart Le Coulliard spoke about the team's progress so far.

Tuesday 27 October 2009

Army Radio News - 27 Oct 09

The MOD Has Confirmed A Soldier From The Black Watch 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment Of Scotland Died At Selly Oak Hospital On Sunday

He was injured when an improvised explosive device detonated during an operation in Kandahar Province in Afghanistan last month.

A Scientist Who's Been Providing Advice To Frontline Troops On IED's Has Been Talking To Garrison FM

Dr Matthew Brook from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Headquarters at Porton Down spoke about his role as Scientific Advisor in theatre.

Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell Has Told MP's The MOD Is Scaling Back Reductions To The Defence Budget Affecting TA Training

This will mean all TA soldiers will get at least one days training per month in this financial year.

Monday 26 October 2009

Army Radio News - 26 Oct 09

The MOD Has Named The Royal Military Policeman Who Was Killed In Afghanistan Last Thursday

Corporal James Oakland died in an explosion whilst on a foot patrol in the Gereshk district of Helmand Province.

The Royal British Legion Tell Garrison FM It Is The Afghan Generation Of Armed Forces Personnel Who Are The Focus Of This Year's Poppy Appeal

Monika Georgehan from the Wiltshire Branch of The Royal British Legion has been talking about the focus of this years appeal.

The MOD Says It Is Working With The Royal Mail To Ensure Parcels Destined For Soldiers In Afghanistan Are Unaffected By The Recent Postal Strikes

Post for BFPO addresses should be passed over the counter to Post Office staff, and not placed in post boxes to ensure it is not affected by any previous or future strike action.

The Winners Of This Weeks Army Sports Lottery Are...

Lance Corporal A V Vaniqi from 4 Regiment Royal Artillery in Topcliffe wins the top prize of ten thousand pounds.

In second place winning five thousand pounds is WO2 M Mitchell with Support Group Cyprus at BFPO 58.

In third place is Sergeant A M Shultz with 5 Regiment Royal Artillery in Catterick, who wins a total of two thousand five hundred pounds.

Friday 23 October 2009

Army Radio News - 23 Oct 09

The Ministry Of Defence Has Confirmed A Soldier From The Royal Military Police Was Killed In Afghanistan On Thursday

The soldier died as a result of an explosion whilst on foot patrol near the Gereshk District Centre in central Helmand Province.

Army Health Promotion Has Launched A Campaign To Remind Soldiers About The Importance Of Protecting Their Hearing

A DVD has been distributed alongside a commander's and individual's guide on how best to protect yourself.

You May Have Heard The Garrison FM Mix Of The Debut Single From The Soldiers Called 'Coming Home'

Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi, W02 Gary Chilton and Sergeant Richie Maddocks are now releasing their album on the 26th October.

Thursday 22 October 2009

Army Radio News - 22 Oct 09

You Can Now Submit Your Views On How The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Should Compensate For Injury, Illness, or Death Caused By Service

Send them to the review team, via an online form, or by post or email, details of which can be found on the MOD website.

The British Army Has Been Telling Garrison FM How Arming Soldiers With A Cultural Awareness Of Afghanistan Is Vital Alongside Regular Training

Alongside pre-deployment training soldiers at all levels within 11 Light Brigade have been equipped with a range of additional skills that will help when dealing with local Afghan's.

UK Troops Deployed In Afghanistan Will Be Offered Vaccination Against Swine Flu As Part Of The Governments Steps To Protect Priority Groups

The MOD confirm it's secured fifteen thousand doses of the vaccine to immunize key personnel in support of Operation Herrick.

Wednesday 21 October 2009

Army Radio News - 21 Oct 09

3 Scots The Blackwatch Reflect On A Successful Tour Of Afghanistan As Their Deployment Comes To An End

Captain Ben Collis has been talking to Garrison FM about some of the operations they have been involved in over the past seven months.

3 Battalion The Parachute Regiment Prepare To Combine An Exercise In Uganda With Humanitarian Work

Captain Rhyd Harris told Garrison FM's Liz Mullen why they decided to turn the exercise into a humanitarian effort as well.

The MOD Has Confirmed Services Will Be Maintained At 12 British Forces Post Offices In NATO Headquarters Across Europe

AFF co-ordinator Louise Simpson explained to Garrison FM that although the offices will close vital postal services for forces families will be retained.

Tuesday 20 October 2009

Army Radio News - 20 Oct 09

Crowds Lined The Streets Of Alton In Hampshire Recently Celebrating The Return Of 160 Soldiers With 4 Close Support Battalion REME From Afghanistan

After the parade the soldiers were awarded Herrick Campaign Medals by the General Officer Commanding of 3 UK Division, Major General J R Everard.

Veterans Minister Kevin Jones Has Welcomed The Latest Public Accounts Committee Report Into Service Families Accommodation

He said he is pleased it recognizes over 90 per cent of homes are in the top two of the four standards for condition, and meet or exceed the Government's Decent Homes Standard.

The Company Keeping Loved Ones In Touch With Soldiers Deployed Overseas Has Been Telling Garrison FM About A New Service

In an interview with Garrison FM Managing Director of Paradigm Services Peter Bruton explained wi-fi is being rolled out across forward operating bases in Helmand.

Monday 19 October 2009

Army Radio News - 19 Oct 09

More Than Seventy-Five Bomb Disposal And Search Specialists Have Returned Home To Wimbish In Essex After A Gruelling But Rewarding Tour Of Afghanistan

Major Eldon Millar, OC of the Joint Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group spoke to Garrison FM's Liz Mullen.

The MOD Says No Soldier Regular Or Reserve Will Be Allowed To Deploy On Operations Without The Necessary Training And Equipment

The Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth confirmed adjustments to the core defence budget were being made in order to prioritise Afghanistan, and that meant some territorial army training not related to operations had been cancelled.

The Winners Of This Weeks Army Sports Lottery Are...

Lt L C Dodington from the Light Dragoons at Swanton Morley who wins the top prize of ten thousand pounds.

In second place winning five thousand pounds is Lance Corporal V Peterson at HCMR in London.

And in third place is Staff Sergeant M J Tyrrell with 14 Geo Squadron at BFPO 19, who wins a total of two thousand five hundred pounds.

Friday 16 October 2009

Army Radio News - 16 Oct 09

1st Battalion The Royal Anglian's Have Been Talking To Garrison FM About The Recent News Of Their Deployment To Afghanistan With 11 Light Brigade

They are sending three company's of soldiers from their base at Pirbright, Surrey.

Soldiers Are Being Encouraged To Push Their Current Fitness Levels And Become Members Of The 300 Club

A recent publication says soldiers must be doing at least two to three hours of personal exercise a week to maintain Army standards.

A Group Of Severely Wounded Servicemen Will Be Attempting To Climb The Highest Mountain In Africa Later This Month

They will be scaling Mount Kilimanjaro over seven days to raise money for Help For Heroes.

Thursday 15 October 2009

Army Radio News - 15 Oct 09

Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth Has Announced That Extra Units Will Soon Be Deploying With 11 Light Brigade To Afghanistan

1st Battalion Coldstream Guards will now deploy as a complete unit, and elements of 30th Signal Regiment, 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, and 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment will join them.

This will maintain UK force levels at nine thousand.

The MOD Has Welcomed An Independent Report On How The MOD Buys And Delivers Equipment For British Soldiers On The Frontline

The MOD says it accepts the reports two main themes which identify a need to bring equipment plans in line with likely available resources, and to improve equipment programme planning, management and delivery.

A New Fund's Been Set Up For The Public To Show Their Support For Our Troops In Afghanistan

The Operational Welfare Fund was launched this week by the MOD, and SSAFA Forces Help. You can donate by going to ssafa.org.uk

Wednesday 14 October 2009

Army Radio News - 14 Oct 09

Prime Minister Gordon Brown Says Key Conditions Need To Be Met Before More British Troops Are Sent To Afghanistan

In a statement to the House of Commons he announced plans to send five hundred more British soldiers to Afghanistan.

Information On Career Management In The British Army Has Been Brought Together In One Single Document For The First Time

The new booklet 'Career Management In The British Army' has been issued to every regular and TA Unit, and is also available on Armynet.

Muslims Serving In The British Army Can Now Benefit From A Support Network Launched Recently

The launch of the Armed Forces Muslim Association has been welcomed by Chief of the General Staff, General Sir David Richards.

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Army Radio News - 13 Oct 09

The MOD Has Responded To The Public Accounts Committee Report On The Department's Support For Operations

Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell says the report rightly recognises the successes the MOD has had, in supporting operations in the challenging environments of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Soldiers Are Being Encouraged To Watch Their Weight Following The Introduction Of A New Armed Forces Weight Management Policy

It means that soldiers will now have their BMI and waist measurements taken annually to assess their weight.

Soccer AM Has Been Talking To Garrison FM About The TV Programmes Latest Forces Challenge, Tug Of War

Presenter Helen Chamberlain has been talking about the feature which involves a bloke called 'Helmet', a soldier, and a rope!

Monday 12 October 2009

Army Radio News - 12 Oct 09

The MOD Has Named The Soldier From 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Who Was Killed In Afghanistan On Thursday

Lance Corporal James Hill died as a result of an explosion near Camp Bastion in central Helmand province.

11 Light Brigade Have Taken Control Of Taskforce Helmand In Afghanistan Following A Ceremony Held At Headquarters In Lashkar Gah

19 Light Brigade lowered it's flag marking the end of an eventful but very successful sixth-month tour.

The Winners Of This Weeks Army Sports Lottery Are...

An unnamed individual based at HQ Hereford Garrison wins the top prize of ten thousand pounds.

In second place winning five thousand pounds is Captain G A Fraser at 667 ( D & T) Squadron AAC in Stockbridge.

In third place is Private M P Parker with 1 Log Support Regt Royal Logistic Corp at BFPO 47, who wins a total of two thousand five hundred pounds.

Friday 9 October 2009

Army Radio News - 09 Oct 09

The MOD Has Confirmed A Soldier From 1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards Was Killed In Afghanistan On Thursday

The soldier died as a result of an explosion near Camp Bastion in central Helmand province.

Members Of The UK's Armed Forces Involved In The Iraq Conflict Have Been Commemorated In A Special Service At St Paul's Cathedral

The service gave thanks to the servicemen, women, and civilians who deployed to Iraq on Operation Telic operations and remembered 179 UK personnel who gave their lives over the six years.

4 Medical Regiment Have A Brand New Facility At Their Base At Browning Barracks In Aldershot

The Chinook Simulator is designed exactly like the Chinooks used for casualty collection out in Afghanistan.

Thursday 8 October 2009

Army Radio News - 08 Oct 09

The MOD Has Responded To Continued Media Speculation This Week Surrounding British Troop Levels In Afghanistan

They've said a decision on the number of UK Soldiers deployed cannot be made ahead of a final agreement by NATO on the overall strategy in Afghanistan, and an end to uncertainties over Afghan election process.

Around 130 Soldiers From 1st Battalion The Welsh Guards Returned Home From Afghanistan On Wednesday

They were welcomed home by family and friends at Lille Barracks in Aldershot.

Soldiers Living In The Block Have Been Offered Advice On How To Avoid Becoming Victims Of Crime

RMP Crime Prevention Officer Corporal Elizabeth Lowe has been reminding Garrison FM's Josette Lesser what measures can help.

Wednesday 7 October 2009

Army Radio News - 07 Oct 09

The MOD Has Named The Soldier From 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards Who Was Killed In Afghanistan On Monday

Guardsman Jamie Janes died in an explosion caused by an IED whilst on a foot patrol near the Nad e-Ali district centre in central Helmand.

The MOD Has Announced The Award Of A Multi-Million Pound Contract To Maintain The UK's Apache Attack Helicopter Fleet

Commander of Aviation for 16 Air Assault Brigade Colonel David Turner told Garrison FM how the 'Integrated Operational Support' contract with Augusta Westland will help soldiers on the frontline.

You Can Now Cast Your Vote On Who You Think Is The Sassiest Soldier In The Online Competition, Soldier Come Dancing

Entrants videos are now available to view and vote upon at soldiercomedancing.co.uk

Tuesday 6 October 2009

Army Radio News - 06 Oct 09

The MOD Has Confirmed A Soldier From 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards Was Killed In Afghanistan On Monday

The soldier died as a result of an explosion whilst on foot patrol near the Nad e-Ali district centre of central Helmand.

Veterans Of Operation Telic Are Being Invited To Take Part In The Official Inquiry Into The Iraq Conflict

The Chairman of the inquiry Sir John Chilcot has sent an open letter to all participants of the Iraq campaign offering them the chance to give their views to the inquiry committee by attending a series of roadshows.

The Army Tells Garrison FM Why Sending A Parcel To Soldiers In Theatre This Christmas May Not Boost Morale

High volumes of packages sent by the public in previous years, have caused delays in soldiers receiving personal mail from family members. SO1 Operational Welfare Lt Col George Walters tells Garrison FM there are many other ways of showing support for our troops such as donating to charities like uk4u thanks.

Monday 5 October 2009

Army Radio News - 05 Oct 09

The Head Of The British Army Is Committed To Fighting Hard For The Interests Of Soldiers And Their Families

In his recent interview with Garrison FM The Chief Of The General Staff, General Sir David Richards said he's extremely grateful for their commitment, support and the sacrifices being made.

3 Scots The Blackwatch Have Been Telling Garrison FM About The Challenges They've Faced Mentoring The Afghan National Army

As 3 Scots prepare to return home to Scotland, Adjutant Capt Ben Collis has been talking to Garrison FM's Mark Mackenzie on the progress they've made.

The Winners Of This Weeks Army Sports Lottery Are....

Major C Hayes from Joint Personnel Administration at RAF Innsworth who wins the top prize of ten thousand pounds.

In second place winning five thousand pounds is Private C L Smith from the DMSTC in Aldershot.

And in third place is Corporal P Stanley of 22 Engineer Regiment in Tidworth who wins a total of two thousand five hundred pounds.

Friday 2 October 2009

Army Radio News - 02 Oct 09

The New Chief Of The General Staff Has Stressed That Afghanistan Is The Army's Primary Focus

He said that success in Afghanistan and doing the right thing for the Afghan people is at the heart of everything the Army does.

16 Medical Regiment Have Been Celebrating Their Tenth Anniversary With A Parade At Colchester's Merville Barracks

The regiment was formed in 1999 from the amalgamation of 19 Airmobile Field Ambulance and 23 Parachute Field Ambulance.

The October Edition Of Soldier Magazine Is Out Now

Assistant Editor Joe Clapson has been telling Garrison FM's Richard Wyeth what we can look forward to in this month's magazine.

Thursday 1 October 2009

Army Radio News - 01 Oct 09

The Chief Of The General Staff, General Sir David Richards Has Been Speaking Exclusively To Garrison FM

In a wide ranging interview he talked about his priorities as CGS, operations in Afghanistan, and his message to soldiers and their families.

Troops From 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment Of Scotland Have Left Dreghorn Barracks In Edinburgh For Their Six-Month Tour Of Afghanistan

Speaking to Garrison FM's Mark Mackenzie Commanding Officer of 'A' Company Lt Col Charlie Herbertson explained more about what their role will be in theatre.

Achieving Those High March Out Standards Has Been Made Easier Thanks To A New Pre-Payment Cleaning Scheme

In response to feedback from families, Defence Estates and Modern Housing Solutions have developed the voluntary scheme by establishing a dedicated company who'll ensure your property is handed back in an acceptable condition. For more details go to modernhousingsolutions.com