Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Army Radio News - 23 Feb 11

Six members of the Armed Forces Defence Committee visit Colchester Garrison

The team including the town's own MP Bob Russell toured Merville Barracks and chatted to Army wives and Unit Welfare Officers gathering information for the Armed Forces Bill.

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox welcomes an announcement from the Danish government on it's troop contribution to Afghanistan

The Danish parliament has agreed the 'Helmand Plan 2011' that involves a gradual shift from combat to training with a focus on developing the Afghan National Security Forces.

The ANA carry out the largest air assault operation in over a year in Helmand

2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment and 1st Battalion The Irish Guards supported the Afghans on Operation OMID SHASH.

Army Engineers return to Workington in Cumbria to dismantle a temporary bridge

128 Soldiers are removing Barkers Crossing named in memory of PC Bill Parker who was killed when the Northside Bridge was swept away.

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