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Tag: Afghan National Army
The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day Three
Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, Thursday, May 7, 2009 I got up at 3am and it is an early start today because… Read more The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day Three
The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day Two
Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, Wednesday, May 6, 2009 I slept okay considering there was a very noisy heater and the fact… Read more The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day Two
The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day One
Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, Tuesday, May 5, 2009: It would appear I did things the wrong way around by covering pre-deployment… Read more The Pre-deployment Training Diaries: Day One
The Afghan Diaries: Day 12
Tuesday December 25 Christmas in Musa Qala I find out I am definitely on the flight and set off at… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day 12
The Afghan Diaries: Day 10
Sunday December 23: Supply convoy Another early start to resupply a remote patrol base in Helmand’s Green Zone. I am… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day 10
The Afghan Diaries: Day Seven
Thursday December 20 Meeting the Afghans I spent the day in Tombstone and Camp Shorabak – which is the neighbouring… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day Seven
The Afghan Diaries: Day Six
Wednesday, December 19: Camp Bastion and Camp Tombstone There is a heavy rainfall throughout the night and the drops on… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day Six
Training to return into the line of fire
SCARBOROUGH soldiers are preparing for a six-month deployment in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, just 18 months after they were last there… Read more Training to return into the line of fire
Commitment to training of new National Afghan Army
THE British Army is making a long-term commitment to the people of Afghanistan by helping to train members of the… Read more Commitment to training of new National Afghan Army
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