Monday, 29 March 2010

Army Radio News - 29 Mar 10

The Commander-In-Chief Of Land Forces Explains Why The Army's Re-Introducing Manning Control Points

It's a way of getting the balance of certain ranks and trades right for operations in Afghanistan and hasn't been used since 2002.


Tributes Have Been Paid To The Two British Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan

Lance Corporal Of Horse Jonathan Woodgate from the Household Cavalry Regiment was serving as part of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force when he was killed by an insurgent's grenade on Friday. Just a day later, Rifleman Daniel Holkam from 3rd Battalion The Rifles died in an explosion caused by a suicide bomber.

Thousands Lined The Streets In Aldershot To Welcome Back Soldiers From 10 Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment

They've just completed their tour of duty in Afghanistan and a special homecoming was held for them in the town.

Defence Estates And The North Pennines AONB Partnership Have Joined Forces With Soldiers, School Children And Local Conservation Groups

They're trying to create a new stretch of woodland in the Cumbria Hills. The aim is to plant nearly 10 acres of native woodland at the Defence Training Estate Warcop.

The Results Are In For This Week's Army Sport's Lottery

Bagging the 1st prize of 10 thousand pounds is Staff Sergeant Kenny from 111 Provost Company. Lance Corporal Calland from 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion in Netheravon came second, winning 5 thousand. Major Page from Joint Services Command and Staff College won the third prize of 2 and a half grand.

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