Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Army Radio News - 20 Apr 10

Their Return May Have Been Delayed But Troops Are Now Making Their Way Home

After travelling from Cyprus to Spain, medics from 33 Field Hospital Regiment and the remaining 3 RIFLES are now on a Royal Navy Ship heading back to the UK. Restrictions over European airspace because of the volcanic ash plumes have had an impact on hundreds of passengers awaiting return flights to the UK in Cyprus and to and from Afghanistan.

On Monday Garrison FM Held A Special Live Broadcast At Sharpe's Retreat In Redford Barracks In Edinburgh - The Home Of 3 RIFLES

The complex was opened last year and has proven to be a haven for wives and girlfriends during the difficult tour of Afghanistan, the battlegroup suffered more fatalities than any other regiment since WWII

The Army's Appealing For Soldiers About To Be Polled In A Survey To Make Sure Their Voices Are Heard

A random sample of around five-thousand will be asked to take part in the next Armed Forces Continuous Attitude's Survey, the results of which will be published this autumn.

There Are Concerns National Security Could Be Accidentally Breached By People Using Social Networking Sites

Soldiers and their families are being urged to be careful what information they put online. Pictures of personnel in uniform, addresses and even tributes to those killed in action can all cause problems.

42 Engineer Regiment Have Won The Army Minor Units Cup Final

They beat DSDA Kineton 2-1 at Aldershot Military Stadium.

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