Friday 12 February 2010

Army Radio News - 12 Feb 10

The MOD's Confirmed A Soldier From 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Has Been Killed In Afghanistan

He died in an explosion in the Babaji area of Helmand Province whilst on foot patrol. Next of kin been informed.

The Head Of NATO Led Forces In Southern Afghanistan Says Operation Moshtarak Is All About Increased Governance

Britain's Major-General Nick Carter is the Commander of Regional Command South, and he says governance will be at the forefront of everything that happens.

The Head Of The British Army's Sending Out His Briefing Team To Find Out What's Worrying The Wives, Partners And Families of Soldiers

They'll be visiting Colchester Garrison next month, and any concerns raised will be taken straight to General Sir David Richards.

Soldiers Who Are Sick Or Injured Are To Get More Support In Returning To Duty Or Civvie Street

The Army Recovery Capability, or ARC as it's known will involve a co-ordinated network of 12 Personnel Recovery Units the first of which will be built in Colchester.

A Family Activity Breaks scheme has recently been launched by the MOD

It aims to send 100 bereaved Armed Forces Families on activity holidays in the UK this summer, and forces families are being urged to go online and apply for a place at mod.uk/fab.

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