Saturday December 22: Christmas in Afghanistan It doesn’t feel like Christmas at all. I am sat at the helicopter airfield… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day Nine
Tag: Helmand province
The Afghan Diaries: Day Eight
Friday December 21 I finally managed to get the news back Today I actually managed to get some stories back… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day Eight
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
The Afghan Diaries: Day One
Afghanistan or Bust 2007 When I was in Afghanistan in December 2007 I took a few notes of my experiences… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day One
Swords at the ready for soldier’s wedding guard
A SCARBOROUGH soldier was married with full military honours – including a guard of honour with raised swords – at… Read more Swords at the ready for soldier’s wedding guard
Staying silent to look after royalty
I WAS in war-torn Helmand province, Afghanistan, while Prince Harry was serving as a 2nd Lt with the Household Cavalry.… Read more Staying silent to look after royalty
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
Troops on logistical track
SOLDIERS from the Scarborough area are helping to protect vital supply convoys which travel to the front lines in Afghanistan.… Read more Troops on logistical track
Afghan general gives thanks to parents
This was interesting because the grizzled veteran soldier found the prospect of facing a journalist more daunting than any enemy… Read more Afghan general gives thanks to parents
Royal support proves invaluable to troops
DURING the operation to recapture the Taliban stronghold of Musa Qala, in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, infantry troops on the ground… Read more Royal support proves invaluable to troops
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