Army Radio News - 16 Dec 11

The Commander of Land Forces explains more about the support the Army will provide the Olympic Games
It comes after the government announcement that up to thirteen thousand five hundred service personnel are required to support the civil authorities.

ABF: The Soldiers' Charity encourages everyone to join their 'Thanks, Soldier' campaign
They're urging facebook fans to add their profile to a digital union jack flag that will be projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover on New Year's Eve.

Army Radio News - 15 Dec 11

The Commander of Land Forces outlines the immediate priorities for the Army
General Sir Nick Parker acknowledged the significant change the Army is going through and says in some cases, attitudes must change too, to embrace the progress we will see in 2012

The Government accepts the recommendations in the Review on Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus
The SBAs are expected to make a significant contribution to logistic drawdown from Afghanistan, as well as to wider humanitarian and conflict prevention activities in the area

Army Radio News - 14 Dec 11

The MOD announces a policy change for senior officer accommodation and domestic assistance which will save at least 3 million pounds a year
Following a comprehensive review, the MOD has disestablished the status of Official Service Residence and is publishing a new Tri-Service policy on the provision of Domestic Assistance and Official Hospitality

If you are a service family - make sure you tick the census box for the Pupil Premium
If you are in the Army and have school age children, your local School Spring census will appear through your letterbox very soon.  You are being asked to make sure that when you complete the form, you remember to tick the Forces Family box, as the school is paid a cash Pupil Premium for each service family child attending the school

Army Radio News - 13 Dec 11

The 9th/12th Royal Lancers receive their campaign medals from The Duke Of York
During the tour, which took place between March and November, the soldiers took on a variety of roles in support of the NATO-led mission to prepare the Afghans to fully take over the security of their own country

Sons and daughters of military personnel aim to get their choir onto the BBC
A school choir has followed in the footsteps of The Military Wives Choir and has released a Youtube video of the song Wherever You Are.  The special version has been recorded by the choir from the Duke of Yorks Royal Military School in Dover and they are asking you to go onto Youtube and click on the like button beside their video to support their bid to get the song played on the BBC

Army Radio News - 12 Dec 11

British troops and Afghan commandos carry out a dawn raid on a suspected bomb factory
Operation Eagles Shadow saw more than 90 soldiers from the Brigade Reconnaissance Force fly in three helicopters to the suspected factory in the northern Nahr-e Saraj district

The AFF asks you to get in touch about the public sector pay freeze
The Army Families Federation wants you to get in touch and tell staff how you are currently coping financially, with a two-year, 1% pay freeze on the horizon.  In the Autumn Statement last month, the Chancellor confirmed that the public sector pay freeze will end in 2013/14.  However, public sector pay awards will be kept to a 1% average, for the two years following the pay freeze. This applies to the Armed Forces

Army Radio News - 09 Dec 11

The MOD responds to the latest Public Accounts Committee Report on Armoured Vehicles
The report into the Cost Effective Delivery of an Armoured Vehicle Capability is critical of the MOD. Minister for Defence Equipment and Support Peter Luff says the report is misrepresenting the facts.

The Vikings have settled into their new home on Salisbury Plain
1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment marked their official arrival in Bulford with a flag raising parade.

Army Radio News - 8 Dec 11

The UK Spearhead Lead Element launches a deployment exercise
The 4 Rifles Battle Group has undertaken a last minute exercise to test their mobilisation procedures for their new role as the UK Spearhead Lead Element. The role, which they took up in October, means they are on 24-hour notice to deploy anywhere in the world if UK military assistance is required

The Army says that in some cases mediation may be a better option than formal action
The Army wants you to be aware of the mediation services that are available to you as a soldier, so you can consider using them if you ever suffer from conflict in your working environment

Army Radio News - 7 Dec 11

17.5 Million pounds-worth of opium and weapons are found in Afghanistan
Afghan police mentored by British troops have discovered an opium stash in Helmand Province worth more than 17.5 million pounds, together with weapons and suspected bomb making equipment

The Army Rugby Union team wins Team of the Year at the Army Sports Awards
This week has seen the top people in Army Sport acknowledged for their achievements.  Major Allan Tribe won Army Sportsman of the Year for his success as a glider pilot and Hockey player Major Paula Nicholas won Sportswoman of the Year

Army Radio News - 6 Dec 11

The Defence Secretary Philip Hammond visits the British Army's Rapid Reaction Force

16 Air Assault Brigade - The Airborne Task Force can deploy anywhere in the world at short notice, and has recently returned from operations in Afghanistan and Libya

The Commander of 51 Brigade talks about the immediate future for the Army in Scotland
Brigadier George Lowder highlighted the significant part his troops will be playing in Afghanistan next year and explained how the Strategic Defence and Security Review may affect the area under his command

Army Radio News - 5 Dec 11

A British and Afghan operation clears an important supply route
British soldiers from 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, embedded with an Afghan National Army unit, have taken part in a 3 day operation to clear a vital supply route and search for insurgents

A Young Soldier thinks a BBC Three documentary gives insight to potential recruits
The BBC Three 4 part series Young Soldiers which aired earlier this year featured British soldier, Rifleman Darren Meade, from 1 Rifles, as well as 3 other recruits. The programme followed him and his colleagues through their basic infantry training, culminating in their deployment to the front line in Afghanistan

Army Radio News - 02 Dec 11

The first Commander of Joint Forces Command is appointed
Air Chief Marshall Sir Stuart Peach is now responsible for commanding and generating allocated joint capabilities across the Army, Navy, and Royal Air Force.

The hobby of one Army wife turns into a toy craze
Leah Bucketts Army Barmy Bears made from old pieces of her husbands uniform have been selling like hot cakes.

Army Radio News - 1 Dec 11

A seriously injured para returns to the football pitch
Lance Corporal Tony Fitzpatrick, from 2 PARA, was shot in the legs four times after his patrol was ambushed in Helmand province last December. Now, after extensive surgery and treatment at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court, he is back to full fitness

4 Scots prepare for the Royal presentation of their new colours
In July this year, Her Majesty The Queen presented new colours to six battalions of the Royal Regiment Of Scotland, the 7th Regiment, 4 SCOTS were in Afghanistan at the time and now, they are to have their new colours presented this Saturday by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

Army Radio News - 30 Nov 11

British soldiers build a checkpoint in record time to help stop insurgents in Helmand province

Just eight sappers from 35 Engineer Regiment worked at full-speed to build Checkpoint Khaki in just three days to help stop the Taliban moving along part of Route 601, a major highway in the Lashkar Gah district

World rugby stars prepare to battle at Twickenham,  to help British troops
Some of the greatest legends of Rugby Union will scrum down at Twickenham this Saturday for the Heroes Rugby Challenge - a battle of the Hemispheres with a H4H Northern Hemisphere XV taking on a Southern Hemisphere XV - and all to raise funds for Help For Heroes

Army Radio News - 29 Nov 11

British soldiers get a heroes welcome in Glasgow
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards have proudly marched through Glasgow to mark their return from a tough but successful tour of duty in Helmand province

The Army Rugby Union team prepares to be presented with its World Cup winners trophy, at Twickenham, on Saturday
The team won the inaugural International Defence Rugby Competition, the IDRC, in Auckland.  It played in the shadow of the Rugby World Cup and came from the combined initiative of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces who issued a challenge to defence forces around the world to join in a celebration of rugby

Army Radio News - 28 Nov 11

The MOD reveals that Afghan forces are to take on security lead for Nad Ali
The MOD has revealed that Afghanistan forces are to take lead responsibility for delivering security in a number of new areas across the country, including the Nad Ali district of Helmand province

Soldiers from 5 Rifles Support Afghan Forces in Operation Brave Cobra
More than 60 Riflemen guarded an area in the Babaji area of Nahr-e Saraj to allow the Afghan Uniform Police to build a new checkpoint to protect village residents from insurgents

Army Radio News - 24 Nov 11

British and Afghan troops take part in Operation Courageous Mountain
British and Afghan soldiers have launched an airborne operation into an isolated area of Helmand province which they have swept for any insurgent activity. Operation Courageous Mountain, was conducted by soldiers from C Company, 1 PWRR and troops from the Afghan National Army

Paratroopers train local troops in Sierra Leone
The MOD has revealed that four British paratroopers have been training Sierra Leonean troops in mortar firing, in preparation for an African Union mission in Somalia next year

Army Radio News - 23 Nov 11

The Prime Minister says training and mentoring in Afghanistan is on-track
David Cameron says British troops efforts in training and mentoring the Afghan National Army and Afghan Police is having a positive effect. The majority of British soldiers will leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014, with the Afghan National Army and Police able to take full control of security

The Duke Of Edinburgh presents campaign medals to the REME
Prince Philip has presented personnel from 2 Close Support Battalion REME with campaign medals following their demanding tour in Afghanistan, during a ceremony at Fallingbostel in northern Germany

Army Radio News - 22 Nov 11

An Army officer is named Chartered Manager Of The Year
Colonel Neale Moss was presented with the award from the Chartered Management Institute at a ceremony in London.  The accolade is presented annually to the manager who can prove use of excellent management and leadership skills and integrity to bring about significant positive change in their organisation


Tributes are paid to Private Thomas Lake from 1 PWRR, who was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday
Private Lake was taking part in a patrol to reassure the local population in the Nahr-e Saraj district of central Helmand when he was caught in an explosion

Army Radio News - 21 Nov 11

The British Army announces further progress in policing Helmand Province
1 Princess Of Wales Royal Regiment ( 1PWRR) is currently heading up the Police Mentoring and Advisory Group Training Centre in Lashkar Gah and  their first class of Afghan Uniform Police have now successfully completed their 14-week basic training course


Tributes are paid to Lieutenant David Boyce and Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon from 1QDG who were killed in Afghanistan
They were serving with the Formation Reconnaissance Squadron and were on a patrol in Helmand Province, when their armoured vehicle struck an IED

Army Radio News - 18 Nov 11

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits 4 Rifles on Salisbury Plain

As Royal Colonel-in-Chief she laid a wreath at the regiments memorial and took the salute at a Junior NCO Pass Off parade.

Tributes are paid to Lance Corporal Peter Eustace of 2nd Battalion The Rifles

He was killed on Wednesday by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.

We hear about the launch of the Army Women's Network

There will be a website on Armynet providing information to all on issues affecting women in the Army.

Army Radio News - 17 Nov 11

Engineers take part in a major exercise in Germany


Personnel from 28 Engineer Regiment have taken part in a major military exercise, using a variety of vehicles and specialist equipment which has tested their readiness to deploy to any emergency situation


Soldiers from the RMP receive their campaign medals


Often based on the front line in Forward Operating Bases and checkpoints, the personnel from 111 Provost Company RMP provided a range of specialist policing and security support across Helmand province from March to October

Army Radio News - 16 Nov 11

British and Afghan troops patrol remote areas of Helmand Province


The MOD has revealed that British and Afghan soldiers were recently flown into an area of Helmand province which has rarely seen security forces, in an attempt to reassure the local population




Internal Transfer Fairs could be your time to seek change


If you are finding that the Army job you signed up for is not challenging enough for you, or if you are thinking of leaving the Army, attending one of these fairs should be a first stop, before you make that final decision on what to do with your future

Army Radio News - 15 Nov 11

The Government announces a package of housing support for the Armed Forces


Government Housing Minister Grant Shapps has pledged to support members of the UK Armed Forces in buying their first home or applying for social housing, as part of a package of housing help




Veterans with mental health problems are encouraged to seek help


John Marham is a Community Psychiatric Nurse for Combat Stress, who has just opened a monthly veterans' drop-in centre at Colchester.  He has been talking about the new initiative and also how to self-refer if you think you may need a little bit of help with a problem

Army Radio News - 14 Nov 11

The Head of the Army dismisses suggestions that injured soldiers could lose their jobs


Chief Of The Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, says no one will be forced out of the Army and they will not leave until the time is right for them




British Army soldiers take part in Exercise Civil Bridge 11 in Botswana


The 2 week exercise is designed to evaluate and help improve the Disaster Risk Management Plan for the country and involves some 35 officers and soldiers from the tri-service Military Stabilisation Support Group

Army Radio News - 11 Nov 11

Troops remember the fallen with parades in the UK and Afghanistan

19 Reg RA and 1 RHA are among the many units remembering the fallen at home and Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond attends the parade and service at Camp Bastion on Armistice Day.

The Kixx release 'Breathless' in memory of a fallen friend and British soldier who died in Afghanistan

Money raised from the sale of the song will go to SSAFA.

Army Radio News - 10 Nov 11

The Army announces the timetable for the return to the UK of nearly 20,000 troops based in Germany


Beginning in January, around 1800 troops will be relocated to sites across the UK and in addition, Army units will move from Cyprus, while others will move location within the UK earlier than was originally planned


An Army reservist  is named Healthcare Reservist of the Year at the Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards


He was honoured for his work introducing a new device that keeps patients warm and prevents bleeding from their injuries

Army Radio News - 9 Nov 11

CDS praises soldiers, marines and sailors during a visit to HMS Ocean


Over the course of their deployment, the Apache crews from 656 Squadron Army Air Corps carried out highly effective missions inside Libya, hitting military vehicles, installations and communications equipment


A wild animal attacks a British soldier in Kenya


The soldier, from 1 Scots, who was on exercise at BATUK,  awoke to find he was being dragged along the ground by a wild animal

Army Radio News - 8 Nov 11

British troops praise Scimitar Mark 2 after it saves their lives

3 soldiers from 1st Battalion The Queens Dragoon Guards were on a routine patrol in Helmand Province when their Scimitar Mk2 was engulfed in an explosion. All three soldiers walked away from the incident unharmed

BATUK Commander briefs Garrison FM on Kenya training challenges

Col Tim Sandiford is the current Commander of BATUK, where troops train on Exercise Ascari Thunder prior to deploying to Afghanistan

Army Radio News - 7 Nov 11

The MOD Confirms That The British Soldier Who Was Killed In Afghanistan At The End Of Last Week Was Private Matthew Haseldin


Private Haseldin from 2 Mercian, died in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province - his patrol came under attack from insurgents during which he sustained a fatal gunshot wound


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The Football Association Gives More Tickets To Troops


The FA says its delighted to support the Armed Forces and the current offers are a small token of thanks, for their courage and sacrifice

Army Radio News - 04 Nov 11

The Armed Forces Covenant is recognised in law for the first time

The new Armed Forces Bill creates the requirement for an annual report to Parliament.

7th Parachute Regiment RHA reinforce links with their French counterparts

Exercise Eagles Resolve saw them joined by senior French Officers over ten days on the Otterburn Training Area.

The Royal British Legion appeal for help to plant 35,000 poppies

Phase 2 recruits from 14 Reg RA on Salisbury Plain will be helping out at the Garden of Remembrance near Royal Wootton Bassett ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Army Radio News - 3 Nov 11

An MRI Scanner Centre Opens In Bastion

The MOD has revealed that The UK- led Anglo - American Role 3 hospital at Camp Bastion, in Helmand province, has celebrated the opening of its first MRI scanner centre

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The Army Photographer Of The Year Explains What It’s like To Be A Soldier And A War Photographer In Combat 

Professional Photographer of the Year, Colchester based Sgt Rupert Frere won 3 awards at the Army Photographic Competition 2011

Army Radio News - 1 Nov 11

Changes Are Made To The Command Structure Of The Army

The Ministry Of Defence has announced that as part of the Defence Reform proposals which were recommended by Lord Levene in  a report published in the Summer, the Army is to adopt a revised top level command structure from this month

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The US Marines Honour A British Army Paratrooper 

Lance Corporal Stephen Lewis, from 2 Para has now been presented with the (US) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal following his decision making, actions and calm leadership in the face of chaos, whilst serving alongside the United States Marine Corps in Afghanistan

Army Radio News - 1 Nov 11

A Government Minister Confirms That The Task Facing UK Troops In Afghanistan Is Changing

Gerald Howarth, the  Minister For  International Security Strategy, says previous successful Op Herricks have shown the Afghan people that there is a way other than The Taliban and that it is now time for politics to play its part in achieving a positive future for the country

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3 RHA Gunners Receive Their Campaign Medals 

Personnel from the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery C Battery have been presented with campaign medals following their return from a demanding six-month tour in Afghanistan

Army Radio News - 31 Oct 11

A Government Minister Praises The Armed Forces Libya Campaign

Gerald Howarth is The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Defence and the  Minister For  International Security Strategy

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An Officer From The Royal Engineers Wins A Prestigious Award 

Lieutenant Colonel Martin Sturgeon developed a programme to coordinate the dozens of international agencies responsible for recruiting and training members of the Afghan National Army and Afghan Police

Army Radio News - 28 Oct 11

1 Scots report on their training in Kenya

Garrison FM speaks to some of those currently at BATUK.

Modern Housing Solutions pilot a Customer Assistance Point on Salisbury Plain

Army families can now see someone in person to resolve maintenance issues regarding their service families accommodation.

Bulford Camp's PC wins the MDP's Community Police Officer of the Year Award

PC Graham Colwill beat 80 other MDP Constables to the title for his hard work and dedication in supporting the Armed Forces Community.

Army Radio News - 27 Oct 11

Royal Engineers Build Roads To A Better Future In Afghanistan

A Corps of Royal Engineers officer, recently awarded an MBE for his work, has been talking about his team's achievements building roads and checkpoints in Afghanistan during Operation HERRICK 13

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Brave British Army Horses - Feature In A Spielberg Movie 

An acclaimed fictional work is being used at The National Army Museum, to tell the story of the bravery and commitment of horses through their many years serving in the British Army – and its also been made into a Hollywood movie, directed by none other than Steven Spielberg

Army Radio News - 26 Oct 11

The Defence Secretary Outlines His Vision For The Future Of The Armed Forces

Phillip Hammond says that the Armed Forces that will emerge from the implementation of the Strategic Defence and Security Review will be formidable, flexible and adaptable …. structured to defend the country and project power abroad ….. equipped with some of the best and most advanced technology in the world

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The Apache Attack Helicopter Force Dominates This Year’s Aviation Awards 

Based at Wattisham in Suffolk and part of 16 Air Assault Brigade, they’ve flown their way to success at the Annual Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators Awards

Army Radio News - 25 Oct 11

The Prime Minister Announces A £1 billion Upgrade For Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Amongst other upgrades, Warrior will be fitted with an improved turret and new stabilised 40mm cannon, enabling it to fire while on the move

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CDS Reveals - Your Help May Be Needed For Next Year’s Olympic Games

The Armed Forces will play their part in both the security and ceremony of the event - the MOD is working closely with the Police and other civil and Olympic authorities to determine the scale and nature of the support that will be required

CDS Praises The Armed Forces For Their Success On Lybia Operations

General Sir David Richards says the formal declaration of the liberation of Lybia brings to a close one of the most successful operations NATO has conducted in its 62-year history …and all 3 of the UKs Armed Forces were able to play a key role in a great team effort

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A Personnel Recovery And Assessment Centre Opens At Catterick

The facility which sees the MOD, Help for Heroes and The Royal British Legion work together to help Britain’s wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women is now up and running - Phoenix House at Catterick Garrison, is the newest of the Army-led Personnel Recovery and Assessment Centres, or PRACs, as they’re known

Army Radio News - 21 Oct 10

Prosthetic services for military veterans receive a boost

The government is investing fifteen million pounds to support recommendations put forward by a review into NHS services.

A new song is produced to raise money for Combat Stress

Veteran and patron of the charity John Counsel talks to Garrison FM about the song 'Take a Queen's Shilling' he wrote for band 'Fired Up'.

Army Radio News - 20 Oct 11

Senior Officers Report That The Campaign In Afghanistan Is On Track

Following their return to the UK, the Brigade Commander and Commanding Officers of two of the main British units deployed to southern Afghanistan between April and September have spoken of a tour during which UK forces worked closer than ever with their Afghan partners to mutual benefit

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Good News - For The Continuity Of Education Allowance 

The allowance ensures that children of Service personnel receive continuous education which would be impossible if they accompanied their serving parent or parents on postings in the UK - A Government review has confirmed that there will be no changes to the key principles

Army Radio News - 19 Oct 11

The Defence Secretary Updates Parliament On Progress In Afghanistan

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has updated Parliament on the real and meaningful progress being achieved in Afghanistan and that the insurgency is under considerable pressure

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The Prime Minister Praises The Armed Forces And Help For Heroes 

In the run up to National Heroes Day on Friday, David Cameron has  expressed his admiration for our troops and the charity Help For Heroes

Aldershot encouraged to paint the town Red and Blue

Aldershot Town F.C. take on Manchester United in one of the biggest games in the club's history this month and the military towns radio station is asking everyone to paint the town Red and Blue, the teams colours.

Garrison FM's Managing Director Mark Page said "whether it's your bedroom, guard room, living room, office, business or shop, we want you to deck it out in red and blue for The Shots. Our military population who come from all over the UK and indeed abroad,have an opportunity to give the thumbs up to their local team. I know the non-Manchester United supporting element amongst our soldiers will be cheering on The Shots!"

Garrison FM is broadcasting hourly messages across the town and the garrison on 102.5FM and on it's online broadcasts to encourage residents and those stationed locally to show their support.

Aldershot Town FC have also given their backing to the idea and will award two tickets to the best dressed business in town.

Aldershot Town take on Manchester United at the EBB stadium on the 25th October.

Army Radio News - 18 Oct 11

The Ministry Of Defence Confirms The Death Of Rifleman Vijay Rai

He was killed by a gunshot wound when the checkpoint he and his team were protecting in the Nahr e Saraj district of Helmand province came under small arms fire from  insurgents

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16 Brigade Trains To Resume Its Role As The British Army’s Rapid Reaction Force

Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade have been taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior in Scotland - More than 1,000 troops from the Brigade have been involved in the exercise which also involved land, sea and air forces from ten nations

Army Radio News - 17 Oct 11

Philip Hammond Becomes The New Secretary of State for Defence

Mr Hammond was elected to the House Of Commons in 1997 and was most recently the Secretary of State for Transport – he takes over from Dr Liam Fox

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Wootton Bassett Is Given Royal Recognition

The new name, of Royal Wootton Bassett, is in recognition of the dedication the residents have shown in honouring members of the Armed Forces killed on operations in recent years

Army Radio News - 14 Oct 11

A new Defence National Rehabilitation Centre could be established in the Midlands

The Defence Secretary announces findings into a feasibility study looking into building a DNRC with a military establishment at its core.

Gurkha's help support operations over Libya

Members of 248 Gurkha Signal Squadron have been providing essential communications from an RAF base in southern Italy for the NATO led mission.

Tankies take on the Britcar 24hr race at Silverstone

They teamed up with Motorsport TV presenter Tony Jardine recently to raise the profile of several military charities.

Army Radio News - 13 Oct 11

3 Scots Deploy To Afghanistan

The Army has confirmed that troops from 3 Scots have now arrived in Afghanistan to play their part in Op Herrick 15 .... deployed to The Nad Ali Distict of Helmand Province

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An Army Regiment Is Honoured By Local Civilians

After a challenging deployment on Op Herrick 14, some 250 Soldiers - mainly 101 Engineer Regt (EOD) are to be granted the Freedom of the District Of Uttlesford with a parade through Saffron Walden

Army Radio News - 12 Oct 11

The Tigers Take Over Mentoring In Helmand

The MOD has revealed that 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment,  The Tigers, has taken over responsibility for the Police Mentoring and Advisory Group in Lashkar Gah, in Helmand province

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The Army Recruits - Online 

Thanks to a recent innovation, online recruitment, you can have a live conversation with a real soldier, who will answer any questions you might have about a career in the Army

Army Radio News - 11 Oct 11

Trauma Risk Management Trained Soldiers Hope To Help Colleagues Suffering From Mental Distress

As part of the Army mental health campaign 'Don't Bottle It Up' and World Mental Health Day, you are being reminded of the help and support available to you if you are suffering from Mental Trauma

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TA Soldiers Are Royally Honoured In The North Of England

Territorial Army soldiers from The Queen's Own Yeomanry have marched through Newcastle, celebrating their 40th anniversary and exercising their freedom of the city

Army Radio News - 10 Oct 11

The Commander In Chief Outlines The Army’s Future

The C in C, Gen Sir Nick Parker, has spoken about the challenges that will be faced by the Army during its transition over the next 9 years

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20 Armoured Brigade Takes Over In Helmand

20th Armoured Brigade has taken over command of Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan from 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, officially marking the start of Operation HERRICK 15

Army Radio News - 07 Oct 11

Afghanistan is moving towards the goals set by NATO according to the UK's Defence Secretary

A decade after UK Forces began combat operations there Dr Liam Fox says much has been achieved.

Service Leavers get help planning their future careers

Soldiers came from as far as Germany and Northern Ireland to the British Forces Resettlement Services job fair in Tidworth.

We hear about big changes planned for the Army Sports Lottery

Larger cash prizes and more will be able to take part.

Army Radio News - 6 Oct 11

Members Of The Armed Forces Receive Pride Of Britain Awards

Members of the UK Armed Forces have been honoured this week at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards.  The annual event highlights remarkable acts carried out by British individuals and every year the Armed Forces are amongst those recognised

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A New Army Campaign Aims To Protect Your Hearing

The Army intends to raise awareness of the issue of noise and provide you with advice on how to reduce your risk of hearing loss

Army Radio News - 5 Oct 11

A Simulation Exercise, Plans The Future of British Army Urban Operations

The Headquarters of 1 Mechanised Brigade is currently taking part in the experiment, which will provide insight and evidence which will shape Army development in the future

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Injured UK and US Troops Cycle For Service Charities

The Army Benevolent Fund, The British Limbless Ex-Service Mens Association, and the American Wounded Warrior Project - have joined forces this week to hold the inaugural Soldier Ride UK

Army Radio News - 4 Oct 11

A Senior British Army Commander Explains The Importance Of Training In Kenya

“Askari Thunder” is one of a series of mission-specific training exercises that Battalions undertake before deploying to Afghanistan

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The Army Takes On A TV Chef In The Combined Services Culinary Challenge

In one of the competitions, the Afghan Field Challenge, the Army squared up to well known TV chef Simon Rimmer

Army Radio News - 3 Oct 11

Construction Begins On A Brand New Armed Forces Medical Facility In The Midlands

The multi-million pound development is being built at Whittington Barracks,  Lichfield in Staffordshire -  Phase 2 of the Midlands Medical Accommodation Project

Even More Acts Of Exceptional Bravery Are Identified Following The Release Of The Most Recent Operational Honours and Awards List

140 servicemen and women from across the armed forces have been honoured for their bravery and courage 

Army Radio News - 29 Sep 11

Pre-Deployment Training Is Praised As Troops Prepare To Deploy To Afghanistan

The Commanding Officer of 5 Rifles has told Garrison FM about the superb pre-deployment training his troops have received, which has set them up perfectly for the task they now face in Helmand Province

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Military Medics Are Shortlisted For A Special Award

The MOD has revealed that military and civilian medics who provide innovative healthcare for serving personnel and veterans have been shortlisted in this year’s Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards