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Wednesday, March 10. 2010
Defence Secretary sees success of Op MOSHTARAK
Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has visited the areas of central Helmand secured by British and Afghan troops in Operation MOSHTARAK and seen how progress is being made.
Armed Forces pay to increase by two per cent
The 2010 report of the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (AFPRB) has been published today which will see all ranks up to Brigadier and equivalents receive a 2.0 per cent pay increase.
Royal Navy bomb disposal experts deploy to Helmand
Four Royal Navy bomb disposal experts have set off for Afghanistan this week to play a part in the counter-explosives effort.
Royal Navy bomb disposal experts deploy to Helmand
Four Royal Navy bomb disposal experts have set off for Afghanistan this week to play a part in the counter-explosives effort.
Tuesday, March 9. 2010
3 RIFLES and ANA on patrol in Sangin
Members of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group are using joint patrols with the Afghan National Army (ANA) to mentor the Afghan soldiers, build relations with local nationals, and offer a visible sign of strength to the insurgents.
One woman and her dog help avert a riot in Afghanistan
A dog proved to a woman's best friend recently when a Royal Army Veterinary Corps soldier and her military working dog helped calm what could have been a very dangerous situation in Kabul.
3 RIFLES and ANA on patrol in Sangin
Members of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group are using joint patrols with the Afghan National Army (ANA) to mentor the Afghan soldiers, build relations with local nationals, and offer a visible sign of strength to the insurgents.
One woman and her dog help avert a riot in Afghanistan
A dog proved to a woman's best friend recently when a Royal Army Veterinary Corps soldier and her military working dog helped calm what could have been a very dangerous situation in Kabul.
New team to investigate allegations of abuse in Iraq
A dedicated team is being set up by the MOD to help address allegations of abuse by British Service personnel of Iraqi detainees and prevent unproven allegations undermining the Armed Forces' reputation and achievements.
Corporal Stephen Thompson killed in Afghanistan
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Stephen Thompson from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES), serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 7 March 2010.
Corporal Stephen Thompson killed in Afghanistan
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Stephen Thompson from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES), serving as part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 7 March 2010.
Lance Corporal Tom Keogh killed in Afghanistan
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Tom Keogh from 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES), part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 7 March 2010.
Lance Corporal Tom Keogh killed in Afghanistan
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Tom Keogh from 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES), part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 7 March 2010.
Monday, March 8. 2010
Afghan aircrews train over Wiltshire
Tri-Service personnel from the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) are currently training Afghan pilots to fly Russian-built helicopters over Salisbury Plain in a project to develop the nascent Afghan helicopter capability. Report by Tristan Kelly.
IN PICTURES: Afghan and British soldiers give insurgents a clear message
An Afghan Army patrol, mentored by British soldiers based at Patrol Base Shaheed, which was set up following Operation MOSHTARAK, gave insurgents a clear message during a recent encounter.
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