The MOD Has Named The Royal Military Policeman Who Was Shot Dead In Afghanistan
Lance Corporal Michael Pritchard from 4th Regiment Royal Military Police was killed as a result of small arms fire in the Sanguin area of central Helmand. The possibility he was killed by friendly fire is being investigated in Afghanistan, but no conclusions can be reached until the coroner's inquest.
New Patrol Bases Built By British Soldiers Are Putting Pressure On Insurgents In Afghanistan
Two bases have been constructed to keep them away from the town of Sanguin thanks to a recent operation conducted by the 3 Rifles Battle Group.
The Prospect Of An Armed Forces Community Charter Has Been Raised By Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth
The government will publish findings from a consultation on the subject in the new year.
The Head Of The British Army Pays Tribute To Soldiers And Their Families In His First Christmas Message As Chief Of The General Staff
In an exclusive interview with Garrison FM General Sir David Richards delivers his personal message of thanks to everyone.
Tuesday 22 December 2009
Monday 21 December 2009
Army Radio News - 21 Dec 09
The MOD Has Confirmed A Soldier From 2nd Battalion The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment And A Royal Military Policeman Have Been Killed In Afghanistan
Corporal Simon Hornby from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster Regiment died following an explosion whilst on foot patrol in the Nad-e-Ali district of Helmand Province on Saturday.
A Royal Military Policeman was killed as a result of small arms fire in the Sanguin area of central Helmand on Sunday. The family of both soldiers have been informed.
The Uniform Of The British Army Is To Be Changed For The First Time In Forty Years
The MOD has unveiled the new multi-terrain pattern that will replace the traditional four colour woodland and desert uniforms.
The Winners Of This Weeks Army Sports Lottery Are...
Capt B J Wharfe from ATC in Pirbright wins the top prize of ten thousand pounds.
Corporal C R E Lamb from 224 MI Section in Edinburgh wins the second prize of five thousand pounds.
Staff Sergeant L A Johns from 7 Signal Regiment at BFPO 35 wins two thousand five hundred pounds.
Corporal Simon Hornby from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster Regiment died following an explosion whilst on foot patrol in the Nad-e-Ali district of Helmand Province on Saturday.
A Royal Military Policeman was killed as a result of small arms fire in the Sanguin area of central Helmand on Sunday. The family of both soldiers have been informed.
The Uniform Of The British Army Is To Be Changed For The First Time In Forty Years
The MOD has unveiled the new multi-terrain pattern that will replace the traditional four colour woodland and desert uniforms.
The Winners Of This Weeks Army Sports Lottery Are...
Capt B J Wharfe from ATC in Pirbright wins the top prize of ten thousand pounds.
Corporal C R E Lamb from 224 MI Section in Edinburgh wins the second prize of five thousand pounds.
Staff Sergeant L A Johns from 7 Signal Regiment at BFPO 35 wins two thousand five hundred pounds.
Friday 18 December 2009
Army Radio News - 18 Dec 09
The Head Of The British Army Says There's No Doubt About The Military Commitment To The War In Afghanistan
Speaking to Garrison FM General Sir David Richards said the surge of thirty thousand US troops over the next six months gives ISAF forces the capability to achieve much more.
Free Independent Legal Advice Will Be Offered To Bereaved Families Of Service Personnel From The New Year
Legal advisers from the Royal British Legion partly funded by the MOD will be available for a two year trial period.
The Armed Forces Have Been Recognized In The Second Year Of The Sun Military Awards
Soldiers were represented in half of the categories honoring the bravery and professionalism of service personnel.
Speaking to Garrison FM General Sir David Richards said the surge of thirty thousand US troops over the next six months gives ISAF forces the capability to achieve much more.
Free Independent Legal Advice Will Be Offered To Bereaved Families Of Service Personnel From The New Year
Legal advisers from the Royal British Legion partly funded by the MOD will be available for a two year trial period.
The Armed Forces Have Been Recognized In The Second Year Of The Sun Military Awards
Soldiers were represented in half of the categories honoring the bravery and professionalism of service personnel.
Thursday 17 December 2009
Army Radio News - 17 Dec 09
The MOD Names The Two Soldiers From 3rd Battalion The Rifles Killed In Afghanistan
Lance Corporal David Kirkness and Rifleman James Brown died as a result
of a suicide bomb attack whilst on a joint patrol with the Afghan National
Army near Sanguin.
The Chief Of The General Staff Says Casualties Suffered In Afghanistan Must Be Put In A Wider Context
Speaking exclusively to Garrison FM General Sir David Richards said this was an important understanding that's beginning to develop.
The Fourth Part Of Garrison FM's Weekly Visits to The Military Training Corrective Centre In Colchester Focuses On The Centre's Farm
Apart from providing a home from home to a wide variety of animals the farm offers soldiers the chance to gain qualifications as OC Sgt Jim Barker explained to Garrison FM's Liz Mullen.
Lance Corporal David Kirkness and Rifleman James Brown died as a result
of a suicide bomb attack whilst on a joint patrol with the Afghan National
Army near Sanguin.
The Chief Of The General Staff Says Casualties Suffered In Afghanistan Must Be Put In A Wider Context
Speaking exclusively to Garrison FM General Sir David Richards said this was an important understanding that's beginning to develop.
The Fourth Part Of Garrison FM's Weekly Visits to The Military Training Corrective Centre In Colchester Focuses On The Centre's Farm
Apart from providing a home from home to a wide variety of animals the farm offers soldiers the chance to gain qualifications as OC Sgt Jim Barker explained to Garrison FM's Liz Mullen.
Wednesday 16 December 2009
Army Radio News - 16 Dec 09
The MOD Has Confirmed Two British Soldiers From 3rd Battalion The Rifles Have Been Killed In Afghanistan
They died as a result of a suspected suicide bomber near Sanguin whilst on a joint patrol with the Afghan National Army.
In An Exclusive Interview With Garrison FM The Head Of The British Army Has Welcomed The Latest Defence Spending Plans Prioritising The War Afghanistan
The Secretary of State for Defence Bob Ainsworth has announced changes to defence spending worth nine hundred million pounds over the next three years, that will boost support to troops on operations.
Overwhelming Public Support For The Armed Forces Has Led To A Massive Increase In The Volume Of Christmas Mail Sent To Afghanistan
The latest indications from the British Forces Post Office suggest the amount of mail has increased by sixty three per cent.
They died as a result of a suspected suicide bomber near Sanguin whilst on a joint patrol with the Afghan National Army.
In An Exclusive Interview With Garrison FM The Head Of The British Army Has Welcomed The Latest Defence Spending Plans Prioritising The War Afghanistan
The Secretary of State for Defence Bob Ainsworth has announced changes to defence spending worth nine hundred million pounds over the next three years, that will boost support to troops on operations.
Overwhelming Public Support For The Armed Forces Has Led To A Massive Increase In The Volume Of Christmas Mail Sent To Afghanistan
The latest indications from the British Forces Post Office suggest the amount of mail has increased by sixty three per cent.
Tuesday 15 December 2009
Army Radio News - 15 Dec 09
The Government's Confirmed One Hundred And Fifty Million Pounds Will Be Spent On Tackling Improvised Explosive Devices In Afghanistan
Prime Minister Gordon Brown told MP's how the money would help counter the threat posed by IED's in Helmand Province
The MOD's Announced Twenty-Two New Chinooks Helicopters Will Be Provided To Boost Air Support For Troops On The Frontline In Afghanistan
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said the first ten will roll off the production line in 2012.
The First Of The Five Hundred Extra British Troops Have Started To Arrive In Afghanistan
The soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh stepped off Hercules aircraft at Camp Bastion.
The Duchess Of Cornwall Says Britain Owes Soldiers Who've Fought In Afghanistan An Enormous Debt
She praised soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles as she presented campaign medals on Salisbury Plain recently.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown told MP's how the money would help counter the threat posed by IED's in Helmand Province
The MOD's Announced Twenty-Two New Chinooks Helicopters Will Be Provided To Boost Air Support For Troops On The Frontline In Afghanistan
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth said the first ten will roll off the production line in 2012.
The First Of The Five Hundred Extra British Troops Have Started To Arrive In Afghanistan
The soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh stepped off Hercules aircraft at Camp Bastion.
The Duchess Of Cornwall Says Britain Owes Soldiers Who've Fought In Afghanistan An Enormous Debt
She praised soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles as she presented campaign medals on Salisbury Plain recently.
Monday 14 December 2009
Army Radio News - 14 Dec 09
The Prime Minister Has Thanked British Troops On His Latest Visit To Afghanistan
Showing his support in the run-up to Christmas Gordon Brown has been visiting British Soldiers.
More Air Drops Are Being Used To Re-Supply Frontline Troops In Afghanistan To Reduce The Threat Posed By Roadside Bombs
A new computerised system working out the precise time and location for the drop to begin has made them a more viable option.
The Winners Of This Weeks Army Sports Lottery Are...
Sgt J A Dick from 3 Close Support Medical Regiment at Catterick Garrison wins the top prize of ten thousand pounds.
In second place winning five thousand pounds Private D Woodward from 38 Engineer Regiment at BFPO 808.
In third place is Signaller J W Webber from 16 Signal Regiment at BFPO 35 who wins two thousand five hundred pounds.
Showing his support in the run-up to Christmas Gordon Brown has been visiting British Soldiers.
More Air Drops Are Being Used To Re-Supply Frontline Troops In Afghanistan To Reduce The Threat Posed By Roadside Bombs
A new computerised system working out the precise time and location for the drop to begin has made them a more viable option.
The Winners Of This Weeks Army Sports Lottery Are...
Sgt J A Dick from 3 Close Support Medical Regiment at Catterick Garrison wins the top prize of ten thousand pounds.
In second place winning five thousand pounds Private D Woodward from 38 Engineer Regiment at BFPO 808.
In third place is Signaller J W Webber from 16 Signal Regiment at BFPO 35 who wins two thousand five hundred pounds.
Friday 11 December 2009
Army Radio News - 11 Dec 09
The Armed Forces Minister Has Been Defending The UK's Presence In Afghanistan
Bill Rammell and the former head of the British Army Sir Richard Dannatt appeared as guests in a special edition of the TV programme 'Question Time'
An Increase In Security Within The Nad e Ali District Of Afghanistan Has Led To A Rise In The Number Of Local Afghans Coming Forward For Training Within The Police
There's been a recent push by the British Army to encourage locals to join the Afghan Police.
In An Exclusive Interview With The Wife Of The Chief Of The General Staff, Garrison FM Has Been Finding Out From Lady Caroline Richards How Life Has Changed Since Her Husband General Sir David Richards Took Up His Current Post
As well as supporting several Army charities Lady Richards speaks about one that's particularly close to her heart, The Afghan Appeal Fund.
Bill Rammell and the former head of the British Army Sir Richard Dannatt appeared as guests in a special edition of the TV programme 'Question Time'
An Increase In Security Within The Nad e Ali District Of Afghanistan Has Led To A Rise In The Number Of Local Afghans Coming Forward For Training Within The Police
There's been a recent push by the British Army to encourage locals to join the Afghan Police.
In An Exclusive Interview With The Wife Of The Chief Of The General Staff, Garrison FM Has Been Finding Out From Lady Caroline Richards How Life Has Changed Since Her Husband General Sir David Richards Took Up His Current Post
As well as supporting several Army charities Lady Richards speaks about one that's particularly close to her heart, The Afghan Appeal Fund.
Thursday 10 December 2009
Army Radio News - 10 Dec 09
The British Army 's Been Explaining How Vital Working With Afghan Security Forces Has Become In Helmand Province
Troops from 1 Royal Horse Artillery based in battlegroup north are increasingly living and working alongside the Afghan National Army and Police.
The Army Bridge Re-Uniting The Flood Hit Cumbrian Town Of Workington Was Formally Opened Earlier This Week
Sappers from 22 Engineer Regiment who constructed the bridge have been telling Garrison FM about the scale of the task they undertook.
Families In Need Of Support Whilst Their Soldier's Deployed Overseas Are Being Encouraged To Turn To Their Unit Welfare Officer
Major Rodney Harwood told Garrison FM this should be every one's first port of call.
Troops from 1 Royal Horse Artillery based in battlegroup north are increasingly living and working alongside the Afghan National Army and Police.
The Army Bridge Re-Uniting The Flood Hit Cumbrian Town Of Workington Was Formally Opened Earlier This Week
Sappers from 22 Engineer Regiment who constructed the bridge have been telling Garrison FM about the scale of the task they undertook.
Families In Need Of Support Whilst Their Soldier's Deployed Overseas Are Being Encouraged To Turn To Their Unit Welfare Officer
Major Rodney Harwood told Garrison FM this should be every one's first port of call.
Wednesday 9 December 2009
Army Radio News - 09 Dec 09
The MOD Has Named The Soldier From 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment Killed In Afghanistan On Monday
Lance Corporal Adam Drane died as a result of small arms fire whilst carrying out checkpoint duties in the Nad e-Ali area of central Helmand.
British Army Recruitment Levels In Scotland Have Seen A Dramatic Rise This Year
Over one thousand new recruits have joined up since April representing an increase of twenty-five per-cent.
Garrison FM Has Been Finding Out About The Education Offered To Detainees At The MCTC
All are assessed for their basic skills ability and given training to bring them up to level one if necessary, but to rehabilitate citizenship courses are run with the aim of confronting offending behaviour.
Lance Corporal Adam Drane died as a result of small arms fire whilst carrying out checkpoint duties in the Nad e-Ali area of central Helmand.
British Army Recruitment Levels In Scotland Have Seen A Dramatic Rise This Year
Over one thousand new recruits have joined up since April representing an increase of twenty-five per-cent.
Garrison FM Has Been Finding Out About The Education Offered To Detainees At The MCTC
All are assessed for their basic skills ability and given training to bring them up to level one if necessary, but to rehabilitate citizenship courses are run with the aim of confronting offending behaviour.
Tuesday 8 December 2009
Army Radio News - 08 Dec 09
The MOD Has Confirmed A Soldier From 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment Was Killed In Afghanistan On Monday
The soldier died as a result of small arms fire in the Nad e-Ali area of central Helmand. The soldiers family have been informed.
Thousand's Turned Out To Pay Tribute To Soldier's From 4th Battalion The Rifles Recently As They Paraded Through The Streets Of Salisbury
128 members of 'B' Company recently returned from a tour of Afghanistan where they provided additional security over the Afghanistan election period.
Colchester Garrison's Ordnance Warrant Officer Is Making Sure Orphans In The Previously War-Torn Country Of Sierra-Leone Have A Happy New Year
WO1 Rob Seabridge is arranging a shipment of a container-load of essentials to be sent to an orphanage run by Canadian charity International Dove.
The soldier died as a result of small arms fire in the Nad e-Ali area of central Helmand. The soldiers family have been informed.
Thousand's Turned Out To Pay Tribute To Soldier's From 4th Battalion The Rifles Recently As They Paraded Through The Streets Of Salisbury
128 members of 'B' Company recently returned from a tour of Afghanistan where they provided additional security over the Afghanistan election period.
Colchester Garrison's Ordnance Warrant Officer Is Making Sure Orphans In The Previously War-Torn Country Of Sierra-Leone Have A Happy New Year
WO1 Rob Seabridge is arranging a shipment of a container-load of essentials to be sent to an orphanage run by Canadian charity International Dove.
Monday 7 December 2009
Army Radio News - 07 Dec 09
The British Army Has Been Telling Garrison FM How It's Been Helping Make Life Better For Ordinary Afghan's
As well as providing better security in Helmand Province 11 Light Brigade's been explaining how the Coldstream Guards Battlegroup have also been involved in a number of projects that are making a difference.
Soldier's And Their Families Are Being Encouraged Not To Waste Their Chance To Vote
With a General Election due to take place any time before June next year those not registered to vote are being urged to get themselves on the electoral role.
The Army Sports Lottery Superdraw Everyone's Been Waiting For Has Finally Taken Place
In third place winning five thousand pounds was Guardsman DRN Hughes based at the ITC in Catterick.
In second place winning ten thousand pounds was Corporal J Kinnerley of 13 Air Assault Sp Regiment in Colchester.
Garrison FM's Richard Wyeth gave a shocked and stunned Lance Corporal Naomi Backhouse the winner of the top prize of twenty thousand pounds the good news on air.
As well as providing better security in Helmand Province 11 Light Brigade's been explaining how the Coldstream Guards Battlegroup have also been involved in a number of projects that are making a difference.
Soldier's And Their Families Are Being Encouraged Not To Waste Their Chance To Vote
With a General Election due to take place any time before June next year those not registered to vote are being urged to get themselves on the electoral role.
The Army Sports Lottery Superdraw Everyone's Been Waiting For Has Finally Taken Place
In third place winning five thousand pounds was Guardsman DRN Hughes based at the ITC in Catterick.
In second place winning ten thousand pounds was Corporal J Kinnerley of 13 Air Assault Sp Regiment in Colchester.
Garrison FM's Richard Wyeth gave a shocked and stunned Lance Corporal Naomi Backhouse the winner of the top prize of twenty thousand pounds the good news on air.
Friday 4 December 2009
Army Radio News - 04 Dec 09
1st Battalion The Royal Welsh Will Soon Be Joining Existing British Soldiers In Helmand Province
The move is the result of The Prime Minister's recent announcement that 500 extra troops are being deployed to Afghanistan.
Soldiers From The Infantry Training Centre At Catterick Garrison Have Been Put Through Their Paces To Ensure They're Ready For Potential Deployment
During the final day of their Combat Infantrymen's Course three platoons were expected to bring down the enemy during a live simulated attack at a training range in Cumbria
Thanks to the top quality of British Army equipment a soldier from The Royal Engineers had a lucky escape whilst on duty in the Sangin Valley in Afghanistan
Sapper Craig Cook was sent out on patrol with Two Rifles to secure a Forward Operating Base when his Caterpillar Vehicle hit an Improvised Explosive Device.
The move is the result of The Prime Minister's recent announcement that 500 extra troops are being deployed to Afghanistan.
Soldiers From The Infantry Training Centre At Catterick Garrison Have Been Put Through Their Paces To Ensure They're Ready For Potential Deployment
During the final day of their Combat Infantrymen's Course three platoons were expected to bring down the enemy during a live simulated attack at a training range in Cumbria
Thanks to the top quality of British Army equipment a soldier from The Royal Engineers had a lucky escape whilst on duty in the Sangin Valley in Afghanistan
Sapper Craig Cook was sent out on patrol with Two Rifles to secure a Forward Operating Base when his Caterpillar Vehicle hit an Improvised Explosive Device.
Thursday 3 December 2009
Army Radio News - 03 Dec 09
Highland Gunners Receive Operation Herrick Medals For Their Recent Tour Of Afghanistan
Soldiers from 19 Regiment Royal Artillery went on parade at Bhurtport Barracks in Tidworth recently to be awarded the medals by the Commander of the Royal Artillery, Brigadier Neil Marshall.
In The Second Of A Series Of Interviews Focusing On The Military Corrective Training Centre In Colchester Garrison FM Has Been Finding Out More About The Reasons Soldiers Find Themselves Being Detained There
The Commandant of the tri-service MCTC Lt Col David Steel told Garrison FM's Liz Mullen most have been detained for breaking military rather than civil law.
From Next Year Army Families Moving To New Married Quarters Should Get More Details About The Property They've Been Allocated
The Army Families Federation has revealed details of Defence Estate's plans.
Soldiers from 19 Regiment Royal Artillery went on parade at Bhurtport Barracks in Tidworth recently to be awarded the medals by the Commander of the Royal Artillery, Brigadier Neil Marshall.
In The Second Of A Series Of Interviews Focusing On The Military Corrective Training Centre In Colchester Garrison FM Has Been Finding Out More About The Reasons Soldiers Find Themselves Being Detained There
The Commandant of the tri-service MCTC Lt Col David Steel told Garrison FM's Liz Mullen most have been detained for breaking military rather than civil law.
From Next Year Army Families Moving To New Married Quarters Should Get More Details About The Property They've Been Allocated
The Army Families Federation has revealed details of Defence Estate's plans.
Wednesday 2 December 2009
Army Radio News - 02 Dec 09
The MOD Has Named The Soldier From 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Who Died In Afghanistan On Monday
Acting Sergeant John Amer died as a result of an explosion in the Babaji area of central Helmand.
A Large Number Of The Extra US Troops Being Sent To Afghanistan Will Be Deployed With British Soldiers In Helmand Province
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told MP's ' a very substantial part' of the thirty thousand strong US troop surge would go to the main area of British operations in Southern Afghanistan.
Girl Group 'The Saturday's' Have Launched This Year's UK4UThanks Christmas Box Campaign For British Troops Serving Overseas
They joined Defence Minister Kevin Jones at RAF Northholt arriving on a four tonne military truck, delivering some of the boxes that will be sent to soldiers in places like Afghanistan this Christmas.
Acting Sergeant John Amer died as a result of an explosion in the Babaji area of central Helmand.
A Large Number Of The Extra US Troops Being Sent To Afghanistan Will Be Deployed With British Soldiers In Helmand Province
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has told MP's ' a very substantial part' of the thirty thousand strong US troop surge would go to the main area of British operations in Southern Afghanistan.
Girl Group 'The Saturday's' Have Launched This Year's UK4UThanks Christmas Box Campaign For British Troops Serving Overseas
They joined Defence Minister Kevin Jones at RAF Northholt arriving on a four tonne military truck, delivering some of the boxes that will be sent to soldiers in places like Afghanistan this Christmas.
Tuesday 1 December 2009
Army Radio News - 01 Dec 09
The MOD Has Confirmed The Death Of A Soldier From 1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards In Afghanistan
The soldier died as a result of an explosion in the Babaji area of central Helmand.
The Chief Of The Defence Staff Has Welcomed The Prime Minister's Announcement To Send A Further 500 British Soldiers To Afghanistan
Air Chief Marshall Sir Jock Stirrup said the move would allow the UK to deepen security for the people of Afghanistan in the British area of operations, and accelerate the development of Afghan National Security Forces.
Former Soldier Turned Author Charlie Bell Has Been Talking To Garrison FM About His Latest Book Charting The Exploits Of A British Soldier Serving During The Eighties And Nineties
'The Map Of Africa' is a semi-autobiographical comic novel co-written by Charlie Bell and Ian Deacon under the ghost name of Eddy Nugent.
The soldier died as a result of an explosion in the Babaji area of central Helmand.
The Chief Of The Defence Staff Has Welcomed The Prime Minister's Announcement To Send A Further 500 British Soldiers To Afghanistan
Air Chief Marshall Sir Jock Stirrup said the move would allow the UK to deepen security for the people of Afghanistan in the British area of operations, and accelerate the development of Afghan National Security Forces.
Former Soldier Turned Author Charlie Bell Has Been Talking To Garrison FM About His Latest Book Charting The Exploits Of A British Soldier Serving During The Eighties And Nineties
'The Map Of Africa' is a semi-autobiographical comic novel co-written by Charlie Bell and Ian Deacon under the ghost name of Eddy Nugent.
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