Two Brothers Who've Fought Side By Side In Afghanistan Are Keen To go Back To The Front Line
Lance Corporal Jimmy Leather and Lance Corporal Michael Leather, who are both from the 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, were recently serving together in Musa Qal'ah on the border with Sangin. They helped to uncover an IED factory during a fierce firefight.
The Families Of Members Of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment Are Being urged To Get Ready For The Approaching Deployment To Afghanistan
Unit Welfare Officers are encouraging those left behind to come in a chat with them and take part in briefings. They're also being warned to get their loved ones to set up a guest account on the Army Net Regimental website, which has just gone live, as it will be more difficult to do once they're in Camp Bastion.
Soldiers From 72 Engineer Regiment Are Taking Part In A Massive Challenge
They're currently running around their Brigade Boundaries, which amount to 23 marathons in 23 days. The runners are doing it to raise community spirit as well as funds for five charities.
A Group Of British And American Service Personnel Are Preparing To Take Part In A 3,530 Mile Run
They'll be pounding the pavements from one side of America to the other to raise funds for injured servicemen and women on both sides of the Atlantic.
Tuesday 31 August 2010
Friday 27 August 2010
Army Radio News - 27 Aug 10
The Fight To Put A Stop To Some Farmers Growing Drugs In Afghanistan Is Gaining Momentum
That's according to an expert who recently returned from Helmand Province.
Soldiers On Operations May Soon Have Less Weight To Carry
From this autumn lighter batteries will be given out to make life easier on the front line.
Trainee Soldiers At ATR Bassingbourn Have Inspired A Rock Band From A Nearby Village
"BiL", which stands for "Big in Littlington" has recorded a single for Help For Heroes called Afghanistan after seeing the trainees at the camp.
That's according to an expert who recently returned from Helmand Province.
Soldiers On Operations May Soon Have Less Weight To Carry
From this autumn lighter batteries will be given out to make life easier on the front line.
Trainee Soldiers At ATR Bassingbourn Have Inspired A Rock Band From A Nearby Village
"BiL", which stands for "Big in Littlington" has recorded a single for Help For Heroes called Afghanistan after seeing the trainees at the camp.
Thursday 26 August 2010
Army Radio News - 26 Aug 10
The MOD's Released The Latest UK Armed Forces Manning Figures
The stats show they're currently at 99.7 percent of their full time Trained Strength requirement. That's an increase of more than 2 percent from last year
Chart Stars 'The Soldiers' Have Given More Than 250-Thousand Pounds To Forces Charities
The trio, who are all serving soldiers, raised the cash through sales of their debut release and sell-out UK tour. Now they're giving other servicemen and women the chance to add their voices to two tracks on their next album.
Soldiers From 72 Engineer Regiment Are Getting Ready For A Massive Challenge
They're going to run around their Brigade Boundaries, which will amount to 23 marathons in 23 days. The runners are to doing it to raise community spirit as well as funds for five charities
Wednesday 25 August 2010
Army Radio News - 25 Aug 10
As Well As The TalibanTroops In Afghanistan Are Having To Fight An Unlikely Enemy.... The Weather
Due to the blistering heat keeping equipment in good condition is proving difficult and expensive.
A Soldier From 39 Engineer Regiment's Completed His Second Treadmill Marathon
SSgt Jim Offord in Waterbeach took up the challenge to raise cash for St Dunstans. The Charity helps blind ex-servicemen and women.
A Soldier Based In Salisbury Plain's Laying Down The Gauntlet
WO2 Sergeant Major Charlie Chaplin of 42 Engineer Regiment's taking part in the Great South Run for MacMillan Cancer. He's challenging service personnel to try and beat him at the event in October.
September Promises To Be A Busy Month For the Unit Welfare Office Of 7 Para RHA
The team's getting ready for deployment to Afghanistan.
Due to the blistering heat keeping equipment in good condition is proving difficult and expensive.
A Soldier From 39 Engineer Regiment's Completed His Second Treadmill Marathon
SSgt Jim Offord in Waterbeach took up the challenge to raise cash for St Dunstans. The Charity helps blind ex-servicemen and women.
A Soldier Based In Salisbury Plain's Laying Down The Gauntlet
WO2 Sergeant Major Charlie Chaplin of 42 Engineer Regiment's taking part in the Great South Run for MacMillan Cancer. He's challenging service personnel to try and beat him at the event in October.
September Promises To Be A Busy Month For the Unit Welfare Office Of 7 Para RHA
The team's getting ready for deployment to Afghanistan.
Tuesday 24 August 2010
Army Radio News - 24 Aug 10
The Defence Secretary Has Defended His Calls For Stores To Ban A Controversial Computer Game
On Sunday Dr Liam Fox said he was "disgusted" by the new Medal of Honor game, which allows players to adopt the role of the Taliban in the Afghan War.
There Are Calls For Improvements To Be Made To The Place Which Has Been Home To The "Men In Scarlet" For More Than 300 Years
The Grade One listed Royal Hospital Chelsea is beginning to show its age.
12 Plucky Army Wags Have Bared All For Charity
They've posed in sexy lingerie to raise cash for Combat Stress, which supports troops with psychological problems suffered from war and the Household Cavalry Operational Casualty Fund.
On Sunday Dr Liam Fox said he was "disgusted" by the new Medal of Honor game, which allows players to adopt the role of the Taliban in the Afghan War.
There Are Calls For Improvements To Be Made To The Place Which Has Been Home To The "Men In Scarlet" For More Than 300 Years
The Grade One listed Royal Hospital Chelsea is beginning to show its age.
12 Plucky Army Wags Have Bared All For Charity
They've posed in sexy lingerie to raise cash for Combat Stress, which supports troops with psychological problems suffered from war and the Household Cavalry Operational Casualty Fund.
Monday 23 August 2010
Army Radio News - 23 Aug 10
Troops In Afghanistan Have Better Eyes In The Sky Watching Over Them
The upgraded Desert Hawk arrived in the country this weekend. The hand-launched, remote-controlled surveillance aircraft can record video footage day and night and send it directly to those on the ground.
Tributes Have Been Paid To The Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Over The Weekend
Lance Corporal Jordan Bancroft of 1st Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment died during a firefight with insurgents in the Nad-e Ali District of Helmand Province.
The Commander Of Nato Forces In Afghanistan Says The Tables Have Turned On The Taliban In Parts Of The Country
General David Petraeus claims there is still a lot of work to be done but progress is being made. He also emphasized that it will get harder before it gets easier.
The Results Are In For This Week's Army Sport's Lottery
Bagging the 1st prize of 10 thousand pounds is Sgt Hall of 4 Log SP Regt RLC. Sgt Kane from 21 Engr Regt came second, winning 5 thousand. WO2 Swinborne of BDS (W) won the third prize of 2 and a half grand.
Friday 20 August 2010
Army Radio News - 20 Aug 10
The British Army Is Using New Technology To Help Train Soldiers
It's one of the first organisations in the UK to develop an application for the new Apple iPad. The Fire Control Orders application will be used by soldiers at the Royal School or Artillery in Larkhill, replacing more conventional training methods.
A Weapons Mounted Patrol Vehicle Keeps Proving Its Worth In Afghanistan
Around 40 Jackal 2As are expected to be delivered this month.
The End's In Sight For 1 Scots In Afghanistan
That's according to WO2 Kev Grove who's currently based out there. The regiment's coming to the end of its deployment.
Female Forces Personal Are Getting Ready To Face The "Freedom Trail" In Honour Of A WWII Veteran
In 1943, the most decorated woman of the Second World War made her escape from the Gestapo through the Pyrenees. Now women in the Armed Forces will follow in the footsteps of Special Operations Executive Agent and Resistance Fighter Nancy Wake on a remembrance expedition.
It's one of the first organisations in the UK to develop an application for the new Apple iPad. The Fire Control Orders application will be used by soldiers at the Royal School or Artillery in Larkhill, replacing more conventional training methods.
A Weapons Mounted Patrol Vehicle Keeps Proving Its Worth In Afghanistan
Around 40 Jackal 2As are expected to be delivered this month.
The End's In Sight For 1 Scots In Afghanistan
That's according to WO2 Kev Grove who's currently based out there. The regiment's coming to the end of its deployment.
Female Forces Personal Are Getting Ready To Face The "Freedom Trail" In Honour Of A WWII Veteran
In 1943, the most decorated woman of the Second World War made her escape from the Gestapo through the Pyrenees. Now women in the Armed Forces will follow in the footsteps of Special Operations Executive Agent and Resistance Fighter Nancy Wake on a remembrance expedition.
Thursday 19 August 2010
Army Radio News - 19 Aug 10
Retired Or Serving Armed Forces Personnel Who Deployed To Iraq Are Being Asked For Their Thoughts Into The Inquiry
Its Chairman Sir John Chilcot has invited them to air their views at a special event in Tidworth.
They May Be In A Warzone But British Troops In Afghanistan Are Making Sure Those Injured In Operations Aren't Forgotten
Next month they'll be pulling 5 Force Protection Vehicles around Camp Bastion in aid of BLESMA and St Dunstan's.
Soldiers From 1st Battalion Scots Guards And The Royal Dragoon Guards Have Been Working Jointly With Afghan National Security Forces
They've been keeping traffic moving on a main road in central Helmand.
SSAFA Forces Is Continuing To Celebrate Its 125th Birthday
There's already been a big quiz and now it's time for the big story. A nationwide competition's being held for creative writers.
Its Chairman Sir John Chilcot has invited them to air their views at a special event in Tidworth.
They May Be In A Warzone But British Troops In Afghanistan Are Making Sure Those Injured In Operations Aren't Forgotten
Next month they'll be pulling 5 Force Protection Vehicles around Camp Bastion in aid of BLESMA and St Dunstan's.
Soldiers From 1st Battalion Scots Guards And The Royal Dragoon Guards Have Been Working Jointly With Afghan National Security Forces
They've been keeping traffic moving on a main road in central Helmand.
SSAFA Forces Is Continuing To Celebrate Its 125th Birthday
There's already been a big quiz and now it's time for the big story. A nationwide competition's being held for creative writers.
Wednesday 18 August 2010
Army Radio News - 18 Aug 10
The Number Of Improvised Explosive Devises Being Uncovered In Afghanistan Is Going Down
That's according to the man in charge of the Counter-IED Taskforce, Lt Col David Southall.
Colchester's Army Learning Centre's Been Recognised For Its Outstanding Work
The facility at Merville Barracks has been named Learn Direct Centre of the year for 2010
The Army Were Left Disappointed Again Following A Defeat In The Interservices Main Competition
At Portsmouth, through a Duckworth Lewis Ruling, the RAF were declared the winners.
That's according to the man in charge of the Counter-IED Taskforce, Lt Col David Southall.
Colchester's Army Learning Centre's Been Recognised For Its Outstanding Work
The facility at Merville Barracks has been named Learn Direct Centre of the year for 2010
The Army Were Left Disappointed Again Following A Defeat In The Interservices Main Competition
At Portsmouth, through a Duckworth Lewis Ruling, the RAF were declared the winners.
Tuesday 17 August 2010
Army Radio News - 17 Aug 10
A Soldier From The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment's Headed To Pakistan To Help Set Up An Aid Post
LCpl Gary Brown, best known as Pinky to his comrades, flew out to the country on Monday as part of the Emergency Response Team Search and Rescue.
Following The Success Of Op Sayedebad In Southern Nade-e Ali The Afghan National Security Forces Have Led An Almost Identical Operation
The ANA and ANP worked together on a major operation for the first time ever. At one point, in Helmand's second largest town Gereskh, they were finding one IED per hour.
The Commanding Officer Of 1 Scots Is Currently Back In The UK For His R + R
But there's been no rest for Lt Col Charlie Herbert, who's been visiting injured soldiers and holding a family briefing.
Scores Of Soldiers From 1st Battalion Scots Guards Have Returned Home To Their Base In Catterick Garrison
The troops are the first of 4th Mechanized Brigade to finish their 6 month tour.
LCpl Gary Brown, best known as Pinky to his comrades, flew out to the country on Monday as part of the Emergency Response Team Search and Rescue.
Following The Success Of Op Sayedebad In Southern Nade-e Ali The Afghan National Security Forces Have Led An Almost Identical Operation
The ANA and ANP worked together on a major operation for the first time ever. At one point, in Helmand's second largest town Gereskh, they were finding one IED per hour.
The Commanding Officer Of 1 Scots Is Currently Back In The UK For His R + R
But there's been no rest for Lt Col Charlie Herbert, who's been visiting injured soldiers and holding a family briefing.
Scores Of Soldiers From 1st Battalion Scots Guards Have Returned Home To Their Base In Catterick Garrison
The troops are the first of 4th Mechanized Brigade to finish their 6 month tour.
Monday 16 August 2010
Army Radio News - 16 Aug 10
Over Four And A Half Million Pounds Is Heading To The Royal British Legion
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is to hand over the reported advance payment for his memoirs plus all royalties to the charity.
Tributes Have Been Paid To Fours Soldiers Who Died Last Week
Lt John Sanderson from 1 Mercian attached to 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles Battlegroup, died on Wednesday in hospital in the UK surrounded by his family. Rifleman Remand Kulung from G Company, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, attached to the Danish Battlegroup died on Thursday from injuries he sustained following the collapse of a Sangar in Afghanistan. On Friday Sapper Darren Foster of 21 Engineer Regiment was shot during a small arms fire. Despite being evacuated by helicopter to the Bastion Role 3 Hospital, he later died from his wounds. In a separate incident on the same day, Sapper Ishwor Gurung, also from 21 Engineer Regiment was killed in action during an attack by insurgents in South West Helmand Province.
A Service Marking The 65th Anniversary Of Victory Over Japan Day's Taken Place
It was held at the Cenotaph on Sunday. The Prime Minister David Cameron, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and hundreds of veterans attended.
The Results Are In For This Week's Army Sport's Lottery
Bagging the 1st prize of 10 thousand pounds is Capt Balfour from 1 SG in Catterick. Sgt Robinson from 7 Transport Regiment RLC came second, winning 5 thousand. LCpl Johnson from 21 Signal Regiment Air Support won the third prize of 2 and a half grand.
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is to hand over the reported advance payment for his memoirs plus all royalties to the charity.
Tributes Have Been Paid To Fours Soldiers Who Died Last Week
Lt John Sanderson from 1 Mercian attached to 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles Battlegroup, died on Wednesday in hospital in the UK surrounded by his family. Rifleman Remand Kulung from G Company, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, attached to the Danish Battlegroup died on Thursday from injuries he sustained following the collapse of a Sangar in Afghanistan. On Friday Sapper Darren Foster of 21 Engineer Regiment was shot during a small arms fire. Despite being evacuated by helicopter to the Bastion Role 3 Hospital, he later died from his wounds. In a separate incident on the same day, Sapper Ishwor Gurung, also from 21 Engineer Regiment was killed in action during an attack by insurgents in South West Helmand Province.
A Service Marking The 65th Anniversary Of Victory Over Japan Day's Taken Place
It was held at the Cenotaph on Sunday. The Prime Minister David Cameron, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and hundreds of veterans attended.
The Results Are In For This Week's Army Sport's Lottery
Bagging the 1st prize of 10 thousand pounds is Capt Balfour from 1 SG in Catterick. Sgt Robinson from 7 Transport Regiment RLC came second, winning 5 thousand. LCpl Johnson from 21 Signal Regiment Air Support won the third prize of 2 and a half grand.
Friday 13 August 2010
Army Radio News - 13 Aug 10
Work's Starting On A Radical Review Of The Ministry Of Defence
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox made the announcement. How the MOD's structured and managed will be under the spotlight
Repairs, Relocations And The Recovery Of Vehicles...
Those are just some of the things 1st Battalion REME is responsible for in Afghanistan. Garrison FM's been speaking with Lt Paul Young who's out there at the moment. He says it's not easy but all the guys are pulling together.
Members Of Op Herrick 13's Rear Party Are Being Given The Opportunity To Brush Up On Their Maths And English
During the deployment courses are being put on at 18 Army Education Centre in Merville Barracks, Colchester.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox made the announcement. How the MOD's structured and managed will be under the spotlight
Repairs, Relocations And The Recovery Of Vehicles...
Those are just some of the things 1st Battalion REME is responsible for in Afghanistan. Garrison FM's been speaking with Lt Paul Young who's out there at the moment. He says it's not easy but all the guys are pulling together.
Members Of Op Herrick 13's Rear Party Are Being Given The Opportunity To Brush Up On Their Maths And English
During the deployment courses are being put on at 18 Army Education Centre in Merville Barracks, Colchester.
Thursday 12 August 2010
Army Radio News - 12 Aug 10
Troops In Afghanistan Now Have More Air Cover
Two more Tornado fighter jets arrived at Kandahar Airfield recently.
Garrison FM Link-Up With 1 Scots In Afghanistan
Captain Anthony Clark-Jones has been talking about their role mentoring the ANA in theatre.
New Recruits Begin Their First Week In The British Army At ATR Bassingbourne
Garrison FM's Liz Mullen has been finding out how they are finding their first few days with Kitchener Company.
The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Will Attend A National Service Of Commemoration To Mark The 65th Anniversary of VJ Day
They will join veterans of the conflict and representatives of all three military services at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday.
An RLC Soldier Spends The Week As A Volunteer On A Family Activity Break
The MOD scheme is currently running a camp in north Wales for children of bereaved service families.
Two more Tornado fighter jets arrived at Kandahar Airfield recently.
Garrison FM Link-Up With 1 Scots In Afghanistan
Captain Anthony Clark-Jones has been talking about their role mentoring the ANA in theatre.
New Recruits Begin Their First Week In The British Army At ATR Bassingbourne
Garrison FM's Liz Mullen has been finding out how they are finding their first few days with Kitchener Company.
The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall Will Attend A National Service Of Commemoration To Mark The 65th Anniversary of VJ Day
They will join veterans of the conflict and representatives of all three military services at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday.
An RLC Soldier Spends The Week As A Volunteer On A Family Activity Break
The MOD scheme is currently running a camp in north Wales for children of bereaved service families.
Wednesday 11 August 2010
Army Radio News - 11 Aug 2010
Injured Service Personnel Have Crewed A Boat At The Cowes Week Sailing Regatta
Seven of the twenty-two man squad are currently recovering at Headley Court with injuries ranging from shattered hands to amputated limbs. They sailed against able-bodied crews.
Over 600 Army Foundation College Students Are Going To Have A Special Royal Visitor At Their Graduation
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will inspect junior soldiers at a graduation parade in Harrogate.
The Army Has Been Helping Young Men And Women Develop Engineering Skills Alongside The Prince's Trust
127 Field Workshop REME provided the training for thirteen youngsters who have gone onto earn NVQ Level 1 qualifications.
The AFF Is Inviting Families To Have Their Say At The Biennial Conference Being Held Next Month
It is a chance to put questions to top brass who make decisions about Army life.
Two Army Officers Will Honour The Memory Of Two Fallen Comrades
Captain Gordon MacGregor and Captain Jem Mcllveen from the Royal Regiment of Scotland will run over 200 kilometres in the Brazilian Jungle Marathon next month for Lieutenants Mark Evison and Douglas Dalzell who were killed in Afghanistan. They will be raising money for Help for Heroes and the Mark Evison foundation.
Seven of the twenty-two man squad are currently recovering at Headley Court with injuries ranging from shattered hands to amputated limbs. They sailed against able-bodied crews.
Over 600 Army Foundation College Students Are Going To Have A Special Royal Visitor At Their Graduation
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will inspect junior soldiers at a graduation parade in Harrogate.
The Army Has Been Helping Young Men And Women Develop Engineering Skills Alongside The Prince's Trust
127 Field Workshop REME provided the training for thirteen youngsters who have gone onto earn NVQ Level 1 qualifications.
The AFF Is Inviting Families To Have Their Say At The Biennial Conference Being Held Next Month
It is a chance to put questions to top brass who make decisions about Army life.
Two Army Officers Will Honour The Memory Of Two Fallen Comrades
Captain Gordon MacGregor and Captain Jem Mcllveen from the Royal Regiment of Scotland will run over 200 kilometres in the Brazilian Jungle Marathon next month for Lieutenants Mark Evison and Douglas Dalzell who were killed in Afghanistan. They will be raising money for Help for Heroes and the Mark Evison foundation.
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Army Radio News - 10 Aug 10
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Is Changing
The first changes to be implemented from the AFCS review were announced earlier this month. These can be found at mod.uk
Afghan Forces Have Raised The Country's Flag Above Sayedebad As The Decisive Phase of Operation Tor Shezada Comes To A Close
As they took control of the area forces from Corunna Company 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment completed a clearance of the road from Nad Ali to the town.
Afghan Security Forces Have Conducted A Joint Operation To Clear Areas Of Threat Around Lashkar Gah in Southern Helmand
It was co-ordinated by the Afghan National Army and Police with the guidance of ISAF advisors.
Scottish Army Recruits Who Recently Passed Out Have Also Received A Brand New Piece Of Uniform
The 152 territorials passed out at Cameron Barracks in Inverness last weekend and will go on to joint 6th and 7th Battalions of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. They also received their own new feather hackles which identify them as individual battalions of the regiment.
A Sapper From 22 Engineer Regiment Decided To Make Good Use Of His Time Off This Summer
Kieran Stuck and a group of friends are cycling to Paris to raise money for Help for Heroes.
The first changes to be implemented from the AFCS review were announced earlier this month. These can be found at mod.uk
Afghan Forces Have Raised The Country's Flag Above Sayedebad As The Decisive Phase of Operation Tor Shezada Comes To A Close
As they took control of the area forces from Corunna Company 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment completed a clearance of the road from Nad Ali to the town.
Afghan Security Forces Have Conducted A Joint Operation To Clear Areas Of Threat Around Lashkar Gah in Southern Helmand
It was co-ordinated by the Afghan National Army and Police with the guidance of ISAF advisors.
Scottish Army Recruits Who Recently Passed Out Have Also Received A Brand New Piece Of Uniform
The 152 territorials passed out at Cameron Barracks in Inverness last weekend and will go on to joint 6th and 7th Battalions of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. They also received their own new feather hackles which identify them as individual battalions of the regiment.
A Sapper From 22 Engineer Regiment Decided To Make Good Use Of His Time Off This Summer
Kieran Stuck and a group of friends are cycling to Paris to raise money for Help for Heroes.
Monday 9 August 2010
Army Radio News - 09 Aug 10
5 Scots Aim To Develop The Afghan Security Forces Further When They Deploy This Autumn
They are going to be spread across the UK's area of operations providing the ANP development and training as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade's tour of duty.
Everyone Deploying With 16 Air Assault Brigade Can Find Out More About Operation Herrick 13 Online
It aims to keep soldiers and their families updated on news from theatre and back home.
Pipes And Drums From Across The World Will Entertain Audiences At The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo This Month
They will join over one thousand performers from the Army in a programme of music, song, dance, and drama at Edinburgh Castle.
SSAFA Wants Everyone Involved In This Year's Big Brew Week
They want you to think about holding your own event in October.
Army Sports Lottery Results
Private N J Jenkin-Parrott with 1 AAC at BFPO 47 wins the top prize of ten thousand pound.
WO1 S Hughes from 10 Training Battalion REME is in second place winning five thousand pounds.
Lance Corporal S E Clarke from the Scots Dragoon Guards at BFPO 38 wins two thousand five hundred pounds.
They are going to be spread across the UK's area of operations providing the ANP development and training as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade's tour of duty.
Everyone Deploying With 16 Air Assault Brigade Can Find Out More About Operation Herrick 13 Online
It aims to keep soldiers and their families updated on news from theatre and back home.
Pipes And Drums From Across The World Will Entertain Audiences At The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo This Month
They will join over one thousand performers from the Army in a programme of music, song, dance, and drama at Edinburgh Castle.
SSAFA Wants Everyone Involved In This Year's Big Brew Week
They want you to think about holding your own event in October.
Army Sports Lottery Results
Private N J Jenkin-Parrott with 1 AAC at BFPO 47 wins the top prize of ten thousand pound.
WO1 S Hughes from 10 Training Battalion REME is in second place winning five thousand pounds.
Lance Corporal S E Clarke from the Scots Dragoon Guards at BFPO 38 wins two thousand five hundred pounds.
Friday 6 August 2010
Army Radio News - 06 Aug 10
New Equipment At Camp Bastion Is Speeding Up The Treatment Of Injured Troops In Theatre
Two new state-of-the-art scanners were unveiled there recently.
Afghan Security Forces Are Progressing Well
That's according to the media spokesman for 4 Brigade who has been talking to Garrison FM from theatre.
An All Woman Team Is Helping To Keep Helicopters Flying In Afghanistan
The maintenance of the five different helicopter types operating from Kandahar airfield come under the command of five female officers from the tri-service engineering team.
The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery Is To Take Over Life Guard Duties At Horse Guards Parade Over The Summer
They take over from the Household Mounted Cavalry while they go on summer leave.
The Forces Select Foundation Will Benefit From Sylvester Stallone's Latest Blockbuster
Proceeds from the film 'The Expendables' will go towards the foundation.
Two new state-of-the-art scanners were unveiled there recently.
Afghan Security Forces Are Progressing Well
That's according to the media spokesman for 4 Brigade who has been talking to Garrison FM from theatre.
An All Woman Team Is Helping To Keep Helicopters Flying In Afghanistan
The maintenance of the five different helicopter types operating from Kandahar airfield come under the command of five female officers from the tri-service engineering team.
The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery Is To Take Over Life Guard Duties At Horse Guards Parade Over The Summer
They take over from the Household Mounted Cavalry while they go on summer leave.
The Forces Select Foundation Will Benefit From Sylvester Stallone's Latest Blockbuster
Proceeds from the film 'The Expendables' will go towards the foundation.
Thursday 5 August 2010
Army Radio News - 05 Aug 10
The Armed Forces Pay Review Body Visits Troops In Helmand
The Chairman of the independent body, Professor Alisdair Smith, has been on a fact-finding mission to find out what could justify more in-theatre allowances and pay increases for soldiers.
Garrison FM Hears From 1 Scots In Afghanistan
Waterloo Company explain more about their role working alongside Afghan security forces.
Units From 1 Mechanized Brigade Compete Fiercely For The Commanders Cup On Salisbury Plain
It was all part of the Festival of Sport that took place at the Polo grounds in Tidworth.
The Chairman of the independent body, Professor Alisdair Smith, has been on a fact-finding mission to find out what could justify more in-theatre allowances and pay increases for soldiers.
Garrison FM Hears From 1 Scots In Afghanistan
Waterloo Company explain more about their role working alongside Afghan security forces.
Units From 1 Mechanized Brigade Compete Fiercely For The Commanders Cup On Salisbury Plain
It was all part of the Festival of Sport that took place at the Polo grounds in Tidworth.
Wednesday 4 August 2010
Army Radio News - 04 Aug 10
Hundreds More Troops Will Receive Medals For Serving In Iraq And Afghanistan
Personnel who serve an aggregate period of forty-five days will now qualify for service medals. The change will be backdated to the start of both operations.
1st Battalion The Irish Guards Tell Garrison FM How They Plan To Develop The ANA Further
They have just completed their final training exercise with 16 Air Assault Brigade's headquarters before they deploy to Afghanistan this autumn.
A Team Of Officer Cadets Have Been Working Hard Over The Summer Holidays
Twenty-two OTC students spent the last two weeks building a wildlife viewing platform at the Milton Country Park in Cambridge.
Over Twelve Thousand Bikers Are Expected To Descend On Catterick Garrison Next Month
A fundraising ride out is taking place on the 19th September in aid of 4 Brigade's Black Rat Welfare Fund.
Personnel who serve an aggregate period of forty-five days will now qualify for service medals. The change will be backdated to the start of both operations.
1st Battalion The Irish Guards Tell Garrison FM How They Plan To Develop The ANA Further
They have just completed their final training exercise with 16 Air Assault Brigade's headquarters before they deploy to Afghanistan this autumn.
A Team Of Officer Cadets Have Been Working Hard Over The Summer Holidays
Twenty-two OTC students spent the last two weeks building a wildlife viewing platform at the Milton Country Park in Cambridge.
Over Twelve Thousand Bikers Are Expected To Descend On Catterick Garrison Next Month
A fundraising ride out is taking place on the 19th September in aid of 4 Brigade's Black Rat Welfare Fund.
Tuesday 3 August 2010
Army Radio News - 03 Aug 10
British And Afghan Forces Have Seized The Last Taliban Stronghold Of Sayedebad In Southern Afghanistan
Soldier's from 1 Lancs alongside the ANA, 1 Scots, 21 Engineer Regiment and the Counter IED taskforce patrolled through fields and waist high irrigation ditches to reach the outskirts of the town.
Troops From The UK Joint Forces Medical Group In Afghanistan Have Done Their Bit For The Army Widows Charity
Soldiers were invited to swap their bed space for time in the CO's room whilst he was away on R n R by placing bids in an auction.
Tributes Have Been Paid To Lance Sergeant Dale McCallum From 1st Battalion The Scots Guards Who Was Killed In Afghanistan On Sunday
He was serving as part of Combined Forces Lashkar Gah when he died as a result of small arms fire after his checkpoint came under insurgent fire.
Soldiers On Tour Can Stay Close To Their Children Through Storytelling
It is all thanks to an Army Education Centre project called Storybook Soldier.
Soldier's from 1 Lancs alongside the ANA, 1 Scots, 21 Engineer Regiment and the Counter IED taskforce patrolled through fields and waist high irrigation ditches to reach the outskirts of the town.
Troops From The UK Joint Forces Medical Group In Afghanistan Have Done Their Bit For The Army Widows Charity
Soldiers were invited to swap their bed space for time in the CO's room whilst he was away on R n R by placing bids in an auction.
Tributes Have Been Paid To Lance Sergeant Dale McCallum From 1st Battalion The Scots Guards Who Was Killed In Afghanistan On Sunday
He was serving as part of Combined Forces Lashkar Gah when he died as a result of small arms fire after his checkpoint came under insurgent fire.
Soldiers On Tour Can Stay Close To Their Children Through Storytelling
It is all thanks to an Army Education Centre project called Storybook Soldier.
Monday 2 August 2010
Army Radio News - 02 Aug 10
Soldiers Serving With Somme Company Have Uncovered A Large Quantity Of IED Components And Bomb Making Equipment In Central Helmand
During the early hours of the morning, members of 1st Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment continued to clear compounds in Taliban held villages.
Two Officers Are Taking On A Huge Challenge
Capt Jem Mcllveen and Capt Gordon McGregor of 1 Infantry Training Battalion will run 5 marathons in 6 days through the Amazon.
Over Forty Soldiers Jumped At The Chance To Raise Cash For ABF: The Soldier's Charity On Salisbury Plain Recently
They sky dived with the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment's parachute display team - the Tigers.
The Results Are In For This Week's Army Sport's Lottery
Bagging the 1st prize of 10 thousand pounds is Sgt Callaway from 30 Signal Regt. SSgt Twinn of 9 Regt AAC came second, winning 5 thousand. Cpl Lambe from 2 R Welsh won the third prize of 2 and a half grand
During the early hours of the morning, members of 1st Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment continued to clear compounds in Taliban held villages.
Two Officers Are Taking On A Huge Challenge
Capt Jem Mcllveen and Capt Gordon McGregor of 1 Infantry Training Battalion will run 5 marathons in 6 days through the Amazon.
Over Forty Soldiers Jumped At The Chance To Raise Cash For ABF: The Soldier's Charity On Salisbury Plain Recently
They sky dived with the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment's parachute display team - the Tigers.
The Results Are In For This Week's Army Sport's Lottery
Bagging the 1st prize of 10 thousand pounds is Sgt Callaway from 30 Signal Regt. SSgt Twinn of 9 Regt AAC came second, winning 5 thousand. Cpl Lambe from 2 R Welsh won the third prize of 2 and a half grand
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