Monday, 22 February 2010

Army Radio News - 22 Feb 10

Coalition Forces Are Being Welcomed Into The Central Helmand Town Of Marjah In Afghanistan

That's according to MOD spokesman Major General Gordon Messenger who says local Afghan's complain of oppression from both the Taliban and narcotics community in the area.

Tributes Have Been Paid To Two Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan

Lieutenant Douglas Dalzell from 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards died on his 27th Birthday, as a result of an explosion in the Babaji area of Helmand.

Lance Sergeant David Walker died from enemy fire whilst on a patrol in the Nad-e-Ali district.

Three Writers Normally More At Home In The State Prison System Have Paid Colchester's Military Corrective Training Centre A Visit

Alistair Fruish, John Rowe, and Gerry Ryan belong to Writers in Prison, and say the state sector could learn much from the MCTC.

Gunners From 32 Regiment Royal Artillery Have Marched Through The Surrey Town Of Esher To Mark The End Of Their Recent Tour Of Afghanistan

The soldiers from 22 Gibraltar Battery followed those from King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, and the Royal Artillery Band.

Army Sports Lottery

The top prize of ten thousand pounds goes to Staff Sergeant M J Power from 32 Regiment Royal Artillery.

Second prize of five thousand pounds goes to Lance Corporal L K Murphy from 173 Provo Coy, 3 RMP based at BFPO 801.

Third prize of two thousand five hundred pounds goes to Private S M Finch from 1 GS Regiment RLC at BFPO 47.


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