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News Archive

21st August 2006


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Ingram unveils successful year for Army recruiters

17 Aug 06 - Defence Policy and Business - British Army

Defence Minister Adam Ingram will reveal the results of a highly successful year for the Army’s recruiters during a visit at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, on Friday 18 August 2006.

IN PICTURES: The 57th Edinburgh Tattoo - a demonstration of Scotland's finest!

16 Aug 06 - History and Honour - British Army

In the glowering twilight, Edinburgh Castle slumbers, resting, waiting for nightfall and for the footlights that will transform it into a dazzling stage set for the world's most spectacular show. The show in question is, of course, the Edinburgh Tattoo.

Doing business in Basra

16 Aug 06 - Military Operations - British Army

The senior British soldier in Basra says progress is slowed by complex tribal loyalties, but hostility is not universal and commerce can help.

Grenadier Guards welcomed home from Iraq

15 Aug 06 - Military Operations - British Army

The 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards (1st Regiment of Foot Guards) have returned to their base at Lille Barracks in Aldershot following a four month operational tour to Iraq.

TA soldiers enjoy second job with a difference

15 Aug 06 - Training and Adventure - British Army

River crossings, flying low level in a helicopter and rock climbing – this may sound like an adventure holiday but combine it with 72 hours of urban warfare training and it all adds up to a mix of military training recently undertaken by a group of TA soldiers from Nottingham.

A long line of 'loggies': Supplying the troops in Helmand

14 Aug 06 - Military Operations - British Army

Troops in the outstations of Helmand are supplied by heavily-defended long-range convoys. Keeping Camp Bastion, located in the heart of Helmand Province, supplied with the essentials of life is the principal responsibility of the Royal Logistics Corps’ 2 Close Support Squadron.

Lance Corporal Sean Tansey killed in Afghanistan

12 Aug 06 - Military Operations - British Army

It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Lance Corporal Sean Tansey from The Life Guards in an accident in Afghanistan on the afternoon of Saturday 12 August 2006.

The Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

11 Aug 06 - People In Defence - British Army

Today's Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (11 August 2006) took on even more significance than usual this term as His Royal Highness Prince William lined up alongside fellow Officer Cadets.

Soldier in Iraq 'uses his noodle'

11 Aug 06 - People In Defence - British Army

A soldier's sweetheart in the UK received an anniversary gift with a difference when her fiancé ordered her a Chinese meal - from Iraq!

Private Leigh Reeves killed in Road Traffic Accident in Afghanistan

9 Aug 06 - Military Operations - British Army

It is with great regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Private Leigh Reeves of the Royal Logistic Corps, in Afghanistan on Wednesday 9 August 2006.

Brave Michelle saves life of a colleague in Iraq

9 Aug 06 - Military Operations - British Army

A 19-year old female Army medic serving in Iraq braved sniper fire to save the life of a critically injured colleague.

'Irish Eyes' smiling thanks to the Royal Artillery

9 Aug 06 - Training and Adventure - British Army

Premiership Rugby Union team London Irish hope to get their latest Guinness Premiership season off to a flying start after spending a week in pre-season training on Salisbury Plain as the guests of Larkhill-based 14 Regiment, Royal Artillery.

Blast from the past restored for the future

9 Aug 06 - History and Honour - British Army

A team of Territorial Army (TA) soldiers based in St Helens, Merseyside, has spent over eight months restoring a First World War field gun to its impressive former glory.

Operation Snakebite dislodges Taliban Forces in Musa Qaleh

8 Aug 06 - Military Operations - British Army

British soldiers in southern Afghanistan have been taking part in their biggest offensive operation since deploying to Helmand Province earlier this year.

Everest signed up for top ad campaign

7 Aug 06 - Training and Adventure - British Army

A team of soldiers taking on Mount Everest by the hardest route inspired the world's first "reality TV ads" and an Army publicity campaign that captured the country's imagination.

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