3 Rifles help the Afghan National Army secure part of Helmand Province
Around 700 ANA troops went into an area previously thought to be one of the most dangerous in the Upper Gereshk Valley
Aldershot Military Stadium has seen the return of the Army Athletics Team Championships for the first time in several years
3 LSR won the Major Units title, 14 Squadron the Minor units, and RMAS were victorious winning the Women's title
Friday 29 June 2012
Thursday 28 June 2012
Army Radio News - 28 Jun 12
The Prime Minister praises the SAS
The Prime Minister has taken the unusual step of publicly praising the Special Air Service, the SAS. Normally, the Regiment and its operations are not spoken about in the public domain, but speaking to MPs in the House of Commons this week, David Cameron highlighted an operation its troops had recently been involved in and praised the commitment and bravery of its soldiers throughout the Corp's existence
This week has included "Take your Apache to work Day"!
Whereas most reservists proudly wore their uniform to work this week as part of "Uniform to Work Day", 3 TA soldiers took things a massive step further and took an Apache attack helicopter to work at the Port of Felixstowe
The Prime Minister has taken the unusual step of publicly praising the Special Air Service, the SAS. Normally, the Regiment and its operations are not spoken about in the public domain, but speaking to MPs in the House of Commons this week, David Cameron highlighted an operation its troops had recently been involved in and praised the commitment and bravery of its soldiers throughout the Corp's existence
This week has included "Take your Apache to work Day"!
Whereas most reservists proudly wore their uniform to work this week as part of "Uniform to Work Day", 3 TA soldiers took things a massive step further and took an Apache attack helicopter to work at the Port of Felixstowe
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Army Radio News - 27 Jun 12
The Prime Minister commits to support the people of Afghanistan, after 2014
The Prime Minister has restated the Government's commitment to support the people of Afghanistan after the military phase of operations completes in 2014 and the majority of British troops leave the country. David Cameron also praised the UK's soldiers, sailors and airmen
Deployed British troops have to work in searing heat
Royal Engineers working in Afghanistan's Helmand Province have been updating Garrison FM on the progress of operations and how they're able to operate in the extreme temperatures experienced in the country
The Prime Minister has restated the Government's commitment to support the people of Afghanistan after the military phase of operations completes in 2014 and the majority of British troops leave the country. David Cameron also praised the UK's soldiers, sailors and airmen
Deployed British troops have to work in searing heat
Royal Engineers working in Afghanistan's Helmand Province have been updating Garrison FM on the progress of operations and how they're able to operate in the extreme temperatures experienced in the country
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Army Radio News - 26 Jun 12
More and more communities in the UK show their support for the Armed Forces
Over 50 of UK Local Authorities have pledged their support to the Armed Forces and signed up to a Community Covenant, with another 50 ready to sign up soon
Trust in the Afghan Uniformed Police is paramount, for the development of security in Afghanistan
The British Army has been stressing the importance of community to security in Afghanistan and how imperative it is that local civilians and civilian groups, consciously buy-in to ideas
Over 50 of UK Local Authorities have pledged their support to the Armed Forces and signed up to a Community Covenant, with another 50 ready to sign up soon
Trust in the Afghan Uniformed Police is paramount, for the development of security in Afghanistan
The British Army has been stressing the importance of community to security in Afghanistan and how imperative it is that local civilians and civilian groups, consciously buy-in to ideas
Monday 25 June 2012
Army Radio News - 25 Jun 12
Armed Forces Day - Week, sweeps the nation
Armed Forces Day celebrations have begun in style with thousands of Armed Forces Day flags being raised across the UK. Local Authorities, town and parish councils, and local groups have raised the Armed Forces Day flag, showing their support of our servicemen and women. A week of celebrations is planned with more than 200 events taking place across the UK
The Army says farewell to 40 Regiment Royal Artillery
The 2010 SDSR (Strategic Defence and Security Review) concluded there was a requirement for force reduction across all three of the Armed Services and that 19 Light Brigade's combat support, and combat service support elements would be placed in suspended animation. This has seen the disbandment of 40 Regiment Royal Artillery
Armed Forces Day celebrations have begun in style with thousands of Armed Forces Day flags being raised across the UK. Local Authorities, town and parish councils, and local groups have raised the Armed Forces Day flag, showing their support of our servicemen and women. A week of celebrations is planned with more than 200 events taking place across the UK
The Army says farewell to 40 Regiment Royal Artillery
The 2010 SDSR (Strategic Defence and Security Review) concluded there was a requirement for force reduction across all three of the Armed Services and that 19 Light Brigade's combat support, and combat service support elements would be placed in suspended animation. This has seen the disbandment of 40 Regiment Royal Artillery
Friday 22 June 2012
Army Radio News - 22 June 12
UK and Afghan troops bring security to a troubled area of Helmand Province
Operation Zmaray Saifullah 2 was planned and executed by Afghan warriors from the 4th Kandak 3/215 Brigade, with help from British Soldiers from the Brigade Advisory Group
Budding entrepreneurs leaving the Army, can get inspiration from the Battlefield to Business event in London
It takes place at the British Library at St Pancras on Tues 3rd July
Thursday 21 June 2012
Army Radio News - 21 Jun 12
The Army offers resettlement advice for those selected for Tranche 2 Redundancy
If you are one of the people who have been selected for redundancy in the recently announced second tranche of the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme, help is at hand to guide you through the process of preparing for your return to civvie street
A British Army commander in Helmand province stresses the importance of support from home
Speaking to Garrison FM, Lieutenant Colonel Alex Potts, the C O of the King's Royal Hussars said all the British troops based in the country are extremely grateful for the support they get from home
If you are one of the people who have been selected for redundancy in the recently announced second tranche of the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme, help is at hand to guide you through the process of preparing for your return to civvie street
A British Army commander in Helmand province stresses the importance of support from home
Speaking to Garrison FM, Lieutenant Colonel Alex Potts, the C O of the King's Royal Hussars said all the British troops based in the country are extremely grateful for the support they get from home
Wednesday 20 June 2012
Army Radio News - 20 Jun 12
Parliament welcomes 20 Armoured Brigade
Invited by MPs from the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Armed Forces, personnel from 20 Armoured Brigade marched from Wellington Barracks along Birdcage Walk and into Parliament Square before attending the reception at the Palace of Westminster
A poll shows Afghans are becoming increasingly confident about the future
The British Army in Afghanistan says a poll held with local residents in Helmand has shown that they're confident their lives are getting better and they're feeling more positive about the future, with security dropping to 5th on their list of priorities
Invited by MPs from the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Armed Forces, personnel from 20 Armoured Brigade marched from Wellington Barracks along Birdcage Walk and into Parliament Square before attending the reception at the Palace of Westminster
A poll shows Afghans are becoming increasingly confident about the future
The British Army in Afghanistan says a poll held with local residents in Helmand has shown that they're confident their lives are getting better and they're feeling more positive about the future, with security dropping to 5th on their list of priorities
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Army Radio News - 19 Jun 12
The Defence Secretary says reservists ARE up to the Army 2020 challenge of supporting the Regular Army
He dismissed media suggestions to the contrary. He said the MOD is investing an additional 1.8bn pounds in the Reserve Forces over the next ten years and explains that the reserves will become more a part of the fabric of the Regular Army
Engineers' support is invaluable to the Infantry in Helmand
The job being done by Royal Engineers in Afghanistan is again being highlighted to show how invaluable their construction skills are to the progress of the infantry, assisting their movement around their area of operations
He dismissed media suggestions to the contrary. He said the MOD is investing an additional 1.8bn pounds in the Reserve Forces over the next ten years and explains that the reserves will become more a part of the fabric of the Regular Army
Engineers' support is invaluable to the Infantry in Helmand
The job being done by Royal Engineers in Afghanistan is again being highlighted to show how invaluable their construction skills are to the progress of the infantry, assisting their movement around their area of operations
Monday 18 June 2012
Army Radio News - 18 Jun 12
Foxhound arrives in theatre
The MOD describes Foxhound, the British Army's new, smaller vehicle as being at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology and says it provides unprecedented levels of blast protection for its size and weight
Her Majesty The Queen awards The Prince of Wales the highest rank in all three military services
Prince Charles becomes a Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Air Force; the honours recognising his support for the Queen, in her role as Commander-in-Chief
The MOD describes Foxhound, the British Army's new, smaller vehicle as being at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology and says it provides unprecedented levels of blast protection for its size and weight
Her Majesty The Queen awards The Prince of Wales the highest rank in all three military services
Prince Charles becomes a Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Air Force; the honours recognising his support for the Queen, in her role as Commander-in-Chief
Friday 15 June 2012
Army Radio News - 15 Jun 12
The Army launches phase two of their mental health awareness campaign
The Don't Bottle it Up campaign was launched last year to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues
7 Para RHA will mark the Queen's official birthday by firing a 21-gun royal salute
It will take place at one of ten royal saluting firing stations in the UK at Lower Castle Park in Colchester
Thursday 14 June 2012
Army Radio News - 14 Jun 12
The Falklands War is remembered, 30 years on
The Islands have marked 30 years since the end of the war with services at Port Stanley's Cathedral and Liberation Monument. Britain liberated the UK territory from Argentine occupation on 14 June 1982
Army cricketers prepare for the Inter Services 20/20 at Lords
The Army's biggest cricket day of the year takes place next Tuesday. If you can't get to the event, don't forget to tune into Garrison FM, which will keep you up to date with the matches and the scores throughout the day and into the evening
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Army Radio News - 13 Jun 12
The Home Office announces changes to rules governing family migration that will affect some members of the British Army
Although the new rules come into force on the 9th of July and the changes will affect anyone wishing to bring family members from a Non-European Economic Area country to the UK, transitional arrangements have been put in place to ensure serving members of the UK Armed Forces and their families will not be immediately affected
British soldiers from the Transition Support Unit at Lashkar Gah take part in an operation led by the Afghan police to clear an insurgent hotspot
Members of Tidworth based B Squadron The King's Royal Hussars, together with personnel from 1st Battalion The Welsh Guards, supported 90 Afghan police patrolmen in the operation, at the village of Pulpazay
Although the new rules come into force on the 9th of July and the changes will affect anyone wishing to bring family members from a Non-European Economic Area country to the UK, transitional arrangements have been put in place to ensure serving members of the UK Armed Forces and their families will not be immediately affected
British soldiers from the Transition Support Unit at Lashkar Gah take part in an operation led by the Afghan police to clear an insurgent hotspot
Members of Tidworth based B Squadron The King's Royal Hussars, together with personnel from 1st Battalion The Welsh Guards, supported 90 Afghan police patrolmen in the operation, at the village of Pulpazay
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Army Radio News - 12 Jun 12
The MOD announces that personnel from all three Services have been notified they've been selected for redundancy in the second tranche of the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme
For many personnel, selection is a result of their own choice to apply for redundancy. For others, it's enforced and unwelcome
The first patrol base in Nad Ali is handed over to Afghan Security Forces
Members of 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment have handed over control of Patrol Base Silab in Nad 'Ali to the Afghan security forces. It's the first checkpoint to be handed over to Afghan security forces in Nad 'Ali and is a key stage in the transition to complete Afghan security control
For many personnel, selection is a result of their own choice to apply for redundancy. For others, it's enforced and unwelcome
The first patrol base in Nad Ali is handed over to Afghan Security Forces
Members of 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment have handed over control of Patrol Base Silab in Nad 'Ali to the Afghan security forces. It's the first checkpoint to be handed over to Afghan security forces in Nad 'Ali and is a key stage in the transition to complete Afghan security control
Monday 11 June 2012
Army Radio News - 11 Jun 12
Gunners from 40th Regiment Royal Artillery have fired a 21-Gun Royal Salute at Edinburgh Castle
It was to celebrate the 91st Birthday of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
The Army explains how it will recruit soldiers in the future
Lt Col Andrew Chapman talks about the Recruit Partnering Project between the Army and Capita
It was to celebrate the 91st Birthday of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
The Army explains how it will recruit soldiers in the future
Lt Col Andrew Chapman talks about the Recruit Partnering Project between the Army and Capita
Friday 8 June 2012
Army Radio News - 8 Jun 12
CGS says the Army needs to recruit more women and personnel from ethnic minorities
Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall, was speaking at the Land Warfare Conference at the Royal United Services Institute and he said that, for a long time the Army has been trying to get the balance of personnel more in kilter with the make up of British society
The Armed Forces are praised for their literacy and numeracy training
A report just out shows that the 3 services have put numeracy and literacy skills at the heart of their development programme for new recruits
Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall, was speaking at the Land Warfare Conference at the Royal United Services Institute and he said that, for a long time the Army has been trying to get the balance of personnel more in kilter with the make up of British society
The Armed Forces are praised for their literacy and numeracy training
A report just out shows that the 3 services have put numeracy and literacy skills at the heart of their development programme for new recruits
Thursday 7 June 2012
Army Radio News - 7 Jun 12
The Defence Secretary confirms that Future Force 2020 will involve the loss of some units in the British Army
But he says, the units that comprise the new Force will be the best equipped ever. Philip Hammond was speaking at the Land Warfare Conference at the Royal United Services Institute and he said that to create the Armed Forces of the future will require transformation in every corner of the Defence establishment
British Army Captain, Heather Stanning is selected to row for Team GB at the London Olympics
She will partner teammate Helen Glover in the women's pair and they are a firm favourite for a medal this summer
But he says, the units that comprise the new Force will be the best equipped ever. Philip Hammond was speaking at the Land Warfare Conference at the Royal United Services Institute and he said that to create the Armed Forces of the future will require transformation in every corner of the Defence establishment
British Army Captain, Heather Stanning is selected to row for Team GB at the London Olympics
She will partner teammate Helen Glover in the women's pair and they are a firm favourite for a medal this summer
Wednesday 6 June 2012
Army Radio News - 6 Jun 12
The Allied Rapid Reaction Corps honours more than 160 soldiers with a parade and medal ceremony
The soldiers are assigned to the ARRC's Support Battalion and served in a wide variety of roles while deployed to Afghanistan, such as providing infantry forces, searching for IEDs and partnering and mentoring the Afghan National Security Forces
Troops in Helmand celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Despite being thousands of miles away from home and living in difficult and challenging conditions, British Army soldiers in Afghanistan have been celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Bobbing for apples, an egg and spoon race, sack race and tug of war were amongst the highlights
The soldiers are assigned to the ARRC's Support Battalion and served in a wide variety of roles while deployed to Afghanistan, such as providing infantry forces, searching for IEDs and partnering and mentoring the Afghan National Security Forces
Troops in Helmand celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Despite being thousands of miles away from home and living in difficult and challenging conditions, British Army soldiers in Afghanistan have been celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Bobbing for apples, an egg and spoon race, sack race and tug of war were amongst the highlights
Friday 1 June 2012
Army Radio News - 1 Jun 12
The Commander of Land Forces says transition in Afghanistan is progressing in the right direction
The process of transferring responsibility from UK troops to Afghan National Security Forces in Helmand, is on track according to General Sir Nick Parker
Families of deployed soldiers are being encouraged to attend events planned by their Unit Welfare Office
With each regiment receiving a budget to spend on a whole host of activities there's usually something of interest to everyone
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