Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Army Radio News - 25 May 11

Barack Obama And David Cameron Have Been Confronting Issues Such As Afghanistan And Libya

The US President has met the Prime Minister at Downing Street on his state visit. As well as talks there, they held a barbeque for military families and veterans from both countries.

A Specialist Unit Has Uncovered A Taliban Weapons And Drugs Stash In Afghanistan

The Brigade Reconnaissance Force,  made up of the recently reintroduced 30 Commando Royal Marines, has identified and raided a compound.

An Utterly Professional Commander, Rifleman And A Man Of Irreproachable Integrity

Those are the words used to describe Colour Serjeant Kevin Fortuna by his Commanding Officer Lt Colonel James Labilliere. The 36 year old was killed by an IED in Afghanistan.

The British Armys Apache Helicopter Has Clocked Up A Landmark 100,000 Flying Hours

A third of these have been flown on operations in Afghanistan.

Battleback Swimmers Are Competing With The Army Elite

They are in Camp Bay in Gibraltar for training after being invited to a race around Jersey.

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