Wednesday, 7 July 2010

Army Radio News - 07 Jul 10

British Troops Are To Handover Control Of Sangin To US Forces

It's one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan. The Defence Secretary's told MP's the move could happen by the end of the year.

The Secretary Of State For Defence Has Announced There's To Be Around 189 Million Pounds Of Funding For New Equipment For British Troops In Afghanistan

The kit will assist service personnel in their vital partnering role as they train the Afghan National Army.

The Temporary Deployment Of Around 300 Additional UK Forces From The Theatre Reserve Battalion To Central Helmand's Also Been Revealed

It comes at the request of ISAF and will give commanders additional flexibility.

Tribute Have Been Paid To A Soldier From The Royal Dragoon Guards Who Was Killed In Afghanistan

Trooper James Leverett of D Squadron, The Viking Group, died when the Viking armoured vehicle he was travelling in was hit by an IED in the Nahr-e Saraj district

Soldiers Stationed At One German Garrison Are Benefiting From A Programme Of Improvements To Their Single Living Accommodation

Work's been carried out on barracks at Bergen-Hohne by Defence Estates through the Soldier First initiative.

Dozens Of Soldiers From The 5th Regiment Royal Artillery Have Been Presented With Their Operational Medals For Serving In Afghanistan

The formal medals parade took place at Marne Barracks in Catterick Garrison.

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