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.
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