The number of British troops in Afghanistan will halve by Christmas next year.
The Prime Minister made the announcement yesterday in Parliament but some will stay in Helmand after 2014.
Soldiers from B Company 1 Scots are back home.
Troops landed back in Scotland late on Wednesday evening December 19 and were welcomed back from Afghanistan by cheering family, friends and comrades.
Thursday 20 December 2012
Wednesday 19 December 2012
Army Radio News - 19 Dec 2012
The Prime Minister has announced a reduction in UK troop numbers in Afghanistan by the end of 2013.
In Parliament, David Cameron said UK forces would shift from mentoring Afghan troops at battalion level to brigade level next year. This reflects the progress made in Helmand and the increasing ability and confidence of the Afghan National Security Forces.
A female officer has become just the fourth woman in history to win Sandhurst's prestigious Sword of Honour.
The accolade from the Royal Military Academy was awarded to Officer Cadet Sarah Hunter-Choat. The highly coveted award is presented to the best overall Officer Cadet out of 200 in the senior term and is personally chosen by the Academy's Commandant, Major General Timothy Evans.
In Parliament, David Cameron said UK forces would shift from mentoring Afghan troops at battalion level to brigade level next year. This reflects the progress made in Helmand and the increasing ability and confidence of the Afghan National Security Forces.
A female officer has become just the fourth woman in history to win Sandhurst's prestigious Sword of Honour.
The accolade from the Royal Military Academy was awarded to Officer Cadet Sarah Hunter-Choat. The highly coveted award is presented to the best overall Officer Cadet out of 200 in the senior term and is personally chosen by the Academy's Commandant, Major General Timothy Evans.
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Army Radio News - 18 Dec 2012
The Defence Secretary has written a Christmas message to all service and civilian personnel.
Philip Hammond speaks of a busy and challenging year and thanks everyone for their hardwork over the past 12 months. He says " I am proud to lead such a capable team of men and women"
The MOD is planning to auction some of its radio spectrum.
In the first of its kind by a Government department the sale aims to give private operators the chance to buy more spectrum to support the introduction of fourth-generation mobile services. The Ministry Of Defence aims to auction around 200 megahertz of its spectrum usage rights.
Britain's favourite truckers have released a single to raise money for Help For Heroes.
The parody of The Twelve Days of Christmas has been recorded by big hearted drivers who work for Eddie Stobart.
Philip Hammond speaks of a busy and challenging year and thanks everyone for their hardwork over the past 12 months. He says " I am proud to lead such a capable team of men and women"
The MOD is planning to auction some of its radio spectrum.
In the first of its kind by a Government department the sale aims to give private operators the chance to buy more spectrum to support the introduction of fourth-generation mobile services. The Ministry Of Defence aims to auction around 200 megahertz of its spectrum usage rights.
Britain's favourite truckers have released a single to raise money for Help For Heroes.
The parody of The Twelve Days of Christmas has been recorded by big hearted drivers who work for Eddie Stobart.
Monday 17 December 2012
Army Radio News - 17 Dec 2012
A Helpline aims to bring comfort to members of the Armed Forces this Christmas.
FORCESLINE is gearing up for a busy few weeks following another difficult and uncertain year for the military. The service is provided by SSAFA Forces Help and takes over 5000 calls each year.
The Armed Forces Covenant has now been operating for a year and has proved very succesful.
The Rt Hon Mark Francois, Minister of State for Defence, Personnel, Welfare and Veterans say he's pleased with how it's been accepted but acknowledges more work needs to be done to improve the lives of soldiers and their families in the future.
FORCESLINE is gearing up for a busy few weeks following another difficult and uncertain year for the military. The service is provided by SSAFA Forces Help and takes over 5000 calls each year.
The Armed Forces Covenant has now been operating for a year and has proved very succesful.
The Rt Hon Mark Francois, Minister of State for Defence, Personnel, Welfare and Veterans say he's pleased with how it's been accepted but acknowledges more work needs to be done to improve the lives of soldiers and their families in the future.
Friday 14 December 2012
Army Radio News - 14 Dec 2012
The Minister of State for Defence, Personnel, Welfare and Vetarans, has visited a new MOD housing development in Wiltshire.
Mark Francois MP, toured the 46 million pound state of the art Canadian Estate, built to provide accomodation for soldiers and their families stationed at Tidworth and Bulford Garrison.
Over 400 junior soldiers marched in sub-zero temperatures in harrogate earlier this week.
The passing out parade of seventeen-year-old students took place at the college in Penny Pot Lane. The soldiers are the final winter intake to graduate.
Mark Francois MP, toured the 46 million pound state of the art Canadian Estate, built to provide accomodation for soldiers and their families stationed at Tidworth and Bulford Garrison.
Over 400 junior soldiers marched in sub-zero temperatures in harrogate earlier this week.
The passing out parade of seventeen-year-old students took place at the college in Penny Pot Lane. The soldiers are the final winter intake to graduate.
Thursday 13 December 2012
Army Radio News - 13 Dec 2012
19 Regiment Royal Artillery change from Highland to Scottish Gunners in a ceremony held on Salisbury Plain.
The Wiltshire-based troop have changed their name as they are the only remaining Scottish Artillery Regiment.
Airborne soldiers have thrown the first punches in their assault on the Army Boxing Championships, a competition that they've traditionally dominated.
Three of the six teams competing in this year's contest are from Colchester-based 16 Air Assault Brigade, with 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment the defending champions. At the event, held at Colchester Garrison 2 Para scored a resounding 8-1 victory.
The Wiltshire-based troop have changed their name as they are the only remaining Scottish Artillery Regiment.
Airborne soldiers have thrown the first punches in their assault on the Army Boxing Championships, a competition that they've traditionally dominated.
Three of the six teams competing in this year's contest are from Colchester-based 16 Air Assault Brigade, with 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment the defending champions. At the event, held at Colchester Garrison 2 Para scored a resounding 8-1 victory.
Wednesday 12 December 2012
Army Radio News - 12 Dec 2012
Soldiers who fly and maintain the Apache attack helicopter have been honoured following operations in Libya and Afghanistan.
Wattisham-based 4 Regiment Army Air Corps received their medals at the event on Tuesday (11 Dec) recognising their role in the NATO-led Libya operation in summer 2011 and their service in Afghanistan earlier this year.
A Sikh soldier has become the first Guardsman to parade outside Buckingham Palace wearing a turban instead of the famous bearskin.
Jatenderpal Singh Bhullar,25, is the first Guardsman in 180 years of tradition to wear his turban at the famous Palace.
Wattisham-based 4 Regiment Army Air Corps received their medals at the event on Tuesday (11 Dec) recognising their role in the NATO-led Libya operation in summer 2011 and their service in Afghanistan earlier this year.
A Sikh soldier has become the first Guardsman to parade outside Buckingham Palace wearing a turban instead of the famous bearskin.
Jatenderpal Singh Bhullar,25, is the first Guardsman in 180 years of tradition to wear his turban at the famous Palace.
Tuesday 11 December 2012
Army Radio News - 11 Dec 2012
More and more soldiers are learning whilst on deployment.
Lieutenant Bob Crean attached to PMAG in Afghanistan has been telling Garrison FM about the opportunities troops have to study whilst on tour.
The National Army Museum have uncovered a First World War Christmas card sent 96 years ago.
The card sent to his sweetheart, Ada Manley, was sent by a soldier named Holly Chrismas.
Lieutenant Bob Crean attached to PMAG in Afghanistan has been telling Garrison FM about the opportunities troops have to study whilst on tour.
The National Army Museum have uncovered a First World War Christmas card sent 96 years ago.
The card sent to his sweetheart, Ada Manley, was sent by a soldier named Holly Chrismas.
Monday 10 December 2012
Army Radio News - 10 Dec 2012
A former member of the Armed Forces has set up a website that aims to assist those making the move from the military to civvy street.
Joboppo.co.uk has been created specifically with members of the forces in mind, who have or are about to leave and enter civilian life again.
The Royal British Legion has said that the UK is doing better at honouring its covenant. The nation's duty of care -with the armed forces.
However it adds that more still needs to be done on housing for the military as well as the treatment of reserves and commonwealth personnel.
Joboppo.co.uk has been created specifically with members of the forces in mind, who have or are about to leave and enter civilian life again.
The Royal British Legion has said that the UK is doing better at honouring its covenant. The nation's duty of care -with the armed forces.
However it adds that more still needs to be done on housing for the military as well as the treatment of reserves and commonwealth personnel.
Friday 7 December 2012
Army Radio News - 7 Dec 2012
Armed Forces personnel are recognised at the fifth annual Sun Military Awards (The Miliies).
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were guests of honour at the event billed as "A Night of Heroes".
Former soldiers are to be drafted into schools to pass on military-style values.
The plan is part of a 1.9 million pound government initiative aimed at passing on skills like teamwork and leadership to expelled pupils.
Sir Alex Ferguson has presented soldiers with their Afghanistan medals.
The Manchester United Manager handed out the honours at Chester Racecourse to members of 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh after they had marched through the city centre.
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were guests of honour at the event billed as "A Night of Heroes".
Former soldiers are to be drafted into schools to pass on military-style values.
The plan is part of a 1.9 million pound government initiative aimed at passing on skills like teamwork and leadership to expelled pupils.
Sir Alex Ferguson has presented soldiers with their Afghanistan medals.
The Manchester United Manager handed out the honours at Chester Racecourse to members of 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh after they had marched through the city centre.
Thursday 6 December 2012
Army Radio News - 6 Dec 2012
The Prime Minister has handed over nearly a million pounds to wounded troops.
The money comes from a 35 million pound pot of fines, imposed on financial institutions for the Libor rate-fix scandal. Just under a million has just been handed over to Fisher House who will use the cash to build houses for families so they can be close to loved ones in Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The charity Blind Veterans UK are asking you to do something a little different this year.
The organisation, who used to be known as St. Dunstan's, want you to remember a loved one online via their 'Star Of Remembrance' initiative.
The Army Sports Awards 2012 have taken place.
Many of this years' winners awarded also excelled at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Rowing and rugby were just 2 of the sports honoured.
The money comes from a 35 million pound pot of fines, imposed on financial institutions for the Libor rate-fix scandal. Just under a million has just been handed over to Fisher House who will use the cash to build houses for families so they can be close to loved ones in Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The charity Blind Veterans UK are asking you to do something a little different this year.
The organisation, who used to be known as St. Dunstan's, want you to remember a loved one online via their 'Star Of Remembrance' initiative.
The Army Sports Awards 2012 have taken place.
Many of this years' winners awarded also excelled at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Rowing and rugby were just 2 of the sports honoured.
Wednesday 5 December 2012
Army Radio News - 5 Dec 2012
The MOD has recently launched the Forces Discount Service.
The initiative aims to help service personnel and their families make savings on a wide range of products .
As the Army prepares to scale down its forces in Afghanistan, soldiers from the Parachute Regiment have been taking part in a joint exercise in Spain.
Together with their Spanish counterparts they've been training for the threat of future conflicts around the world.
The initiative aims to help service personnel and their families make savings on a wide range of products .
As the Army prepares to scale down its forces in Afghanistan, soldiers from the Parachute Regiment have been taking part in a joint exercise in Spain.
Together with their Spanish counterparts they've been training for the threat of future conflicts around the world.
Tuesday 4 December 2012
Army Radio News - 4 Dec 2012
A new force of "cyber reservists" will be recruited to boost Britain's online defences, due to increasing fears of a crippling attack on national computer systems.
The Ministry Of Defence is set to bring in additional experts to support work protecting the country against the growing threat of cyber attack.
Military equipment worth tens of thousands of pounds have been stolen from Armed Forces establishments over the six months period to September.
The items include components from an SA80 rifle, silverware, radio equipment, ration packs and even a pony. The items were listed in a response to Parliament by Defence Minister Mark Francois MP.
The Ministry Of Defence is set to bring in additional experts to support work protecting the country against the growing threat of cyber attack.
Military equipment worth tens of thousands of pounds have been stolen from Armed Forces establishments over the six months period to September.
The items include components from an SA80 rifle, silverware, radio equipment, ration packs and even a pony. The items were listed in a response to Parliament by Defence Minister Mark Francois MP.
Monday 3 December 2012
Army Radio News - 3 Dec 2012
The Ministry Of Defence has held its first innovative 'Science On Show' event in London.
The aim of the initiative was to give small British businesses the chance to pitch their ideas to some of the world's biggest Defence companies.
British Army staff have been given a longer festive holiday this year as a thank you for their hard work.
Personnel will now get 25 days leave over Christmas for the work they did at the 2012 London Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee celebrations. The break will take place between December 14th and January 7th 2013.
The aim of the initiative was to give small British businesses the chance to pitch their ideas to some of the world's biggest Defence companies.
British Army staff have been given a longer festive holiday this year as a thank you for their hard work.
Personnel will now get 25 days leave over Christmas for the work they did at the 2012 London Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee celebrations. The break will take place between December 14th and January 7th 2013.
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