Thursday 18 February 2010

Army Radio News - 18 Feb 10

11 Light Brigade Say They're Continuing To Provide Security In Areas Of Helmand Unaffected By Operation Moshtarak

Talking to Garrison FM from Afghanistan Major Willie Baron says the work of ISAF forces carry on.

Royal Engineers Have Fired Their Latest Weapon In The Battle Against The Taliban For The First Time

The Python is a trailer mounted rocket propelled mine clearing system that gets pulled behind the Trojan armoured tank. It's essentially an exploding hose which punches safe passage through suspected IED belts.

Gunners From The Australian Army Have Left Sunnier Shores To Serve Alongside Soldier's At Colchester Garrison

15 Aussie's from Brisbane are training with elite gunners from 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery at Merville Barracks, before deploying to Afghanistan in September.

A New Camouflage Strip's Been Launched By A Scottish Rugby Club To Show Support For The Armed Forces

Melrose RFC will wear the new outfit incorporating the traditional club colours of yellow and black, during the forthcoming sevens season.

Soldier Come Dancing Returns

After the success of last years competition where people cast their vote for the sassiest soldiers dancing videos online, wife of 4 Mechanized Brigade's Commander, Mia Felton has been telling Garrison FM what you can expect this time round.

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