Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Army Radio News - 24 Mar 10

The First Sappers To Use The Latest Weapon In The Fight Against IED's Have Come Home

Over 70 soldiers from 26 Engineer Regiment returned to Swinton Barracks near Tidworth on Salisbury Plain to a warm welcome.

In Afghanistan they provided essential infrastructure to Forward Operating Bases, and also deployed three Trojan tanks each fitted with the new PYTHON trailer mounted rocket propelled mine-clearing system.

Tributes Have Been Paid To The Latest British Soldier To Be Killed In Afghanistan

Sergeant Steven Campbell from 3rd Battalion The Rifles was serving as part of 3 Rifles Battlegroup when he was killed by an IED in Sangin.

The Care4Casualties Appeal's Been Launched By The Rifles To Raise Money For Their Injured Soldiers

It's been prompted by the amount of casualties the Rifles seven battalions have sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan since their formation in 2007. The appeal aims to raise one-million pounds in the first year.

An Organisation That Supports Ex-Service Personnel And Their Families Is Going From Strength To Strength

Bob and Jem Wright set up the Mark Wright Project after their son was killed in Afghanistan in 2006.

Servicemen And Women Are Being Urged To Get Help If They're Worried About One Of Their Comrades

The call comes whilst preparations are underway for Mental Health Action Week.

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