Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Army Radio News - 18 Nov 09

The MOD Has Named The Soldier From 33 Engineer Regiment Killed In Afghanistan

Corporal Loren Marlton-Thomas died following an explosion whilst conducting a search to clear improvised explosive devices near a patrol base in the Gereshk area of Helmand.

The MOD Has Responded To Reports About Comments Made On A Blog By One Of The Latest Soldiers To Die In Afghanistan

The Vice Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Nicholas Houghton said the Osprey body armour and Mark 6 helmet Rifleman Fentiman was wearing at the time of his death offered the same level of ballistic protection as the latest versions currently being delivered to troops in Afghanistan.

Morale-Boosting Messages Of Support Can Now Be Sent Straight To British Troops On The Frontline Thanks To A New Website

wearegrateful.org.uk allows members of the public to show their support for our armed forces by posting messages of thanks.

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