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Afghanistan tour lengths for deployed UK personnel
The troop rotation arrangements outlining the tour lengths for deployed UK personnel in Afghanistan between now and the end of UK combat operations in 2014 have been announced today. British and Afgha… more →
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Soldier tells of carrying injured colleague through hail of bullets in Afghanistan
wrote 4 days ago: Tragic: Private Gregg Thomas Stone (Picture: PA) A soldier told an inquest how he tried to save his … more →
Despite All Reports to the Contrary, We Are Not Winning
wrote 5 days ago: BBC recently reported that the Afghan Army will be taking full control of Afghanistan’s securi … more →
Afghanistan tour lengths for deployed UK personnel
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wrote 6 days ago: The troop rotation arrangements outlining the tour lengths for deployed UK personnel in Afghanistan … more →
Road moves and ricochets
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wrote 1 week ago: Corporal Si Longworth in Afghanistan Corporal Si Longworth is one of 38 trained British Army photogr … more →
'They have condemned me to death' (Afghan interpreter's letter to David Cameron)
wrote 1 week ago: Dear Sir David Cameron, I have served in the British army and the British foreign office as an inter … more →
Rock 'n' Roll
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wrote 1 week ago: Herrick 18 Stories Capt Mau Gris. Sgt Barry Pope RLC (Phot) Captain Mau Gris is team leader for the … more →
British and Afghan troops destroy insurgent explosives cache
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wrote 1 week ago: British and Afghan soldiers have destroyed a significant insurgent bomb cache in Helmand province. S … more →
Sustainability of international aid and development – hospitals
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wrote 1 week ago: By Tim Foxley Summary: More evidence of poorly planned, un-sustainable and wasteful international r … more →
Fusiliers hand Helmand checkpoint to Afghan Police
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wrote 1 week ago: British soldiers of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers have handed Afghan security forces control of a … more →
Please, Mr Cameron, help me escape death
wrote 2 weeks ago: The Sunday Times AN AFGHAN interpreter who faces the threat of being killed by the Taliban after bei … more →
Filming close quarters combat in the third dimension
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wrote 2 weeks ago: Herrick 18 Stories Capt Mau Gris. Sgt Barry Pope RLC (Phot) Captain Mau Gris is team leader for the … more →
Another homecoming parade, how many left?
wrote 2 weeks ago: This week saw me attending another Homecoming and medal parade here in Germany. I have lost track o … more →
So, what have you been up to?
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wrote 2 weeks ago: Corporal Si Longworth in Afghanistan Corporal Si Longworth is one of 38 trained British Army photogr … more →
Corporal William Savage, Fusilier Samuel Flint and Private Robert Hetherington killed in Afghanistan
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wrote 2 weeks ago: It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal William Savage and … more →
Fallen But Not Forgotten - Afghanistan roadside bomb kills three British soldiers
wrote 2 weeks ago: British soldiers are due to pull out of Afghanistan in 2014 Continue reading the main story UK troop … more →
Three British soldiers killed by roadside bomb
wrote 2 weeks ago: by Danielle Garrett Three British soldiers have been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan – t … more →
Navy reservist creates 'Afghan Archers' on Helmand radio
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wrote 2 weeks ago: A Royal Navy reservist has created a hit radio programme in Helmand province inspired by BBC Radio 4 … more →
Night Convoy
wrote 3 weeks ago: As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Marines conduct a combat logistics patrol in Helmand pro … more →
A story of everyday farming folk - The Archers - Afghan style
wrote 3 weeks ago: Lt Jo Nicholson, a Royal Naval Reservist has has put his farming background to good use while deploy … more →
