Month: May 2011

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Sappers cycle in memory of fallen colleague

By Sharon Black

Soldiers from 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal [EOD]) have undertaken a cycle ride in commemoration of a colleague who was killed in Afghanistan, and raised over £3,500 for the regiment’s injured soldiers fund.

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RAF strikes Gaddafi’s Navy

By Sharon Black

RAF jets participated in a major NATO strike against Colonel Gaddafi’s Navy last night as part of the UK’s ongoing support to the NATO-led Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, protecting Libyan civilians under threat of attack.

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RAF strikes Gaddafi’s Navy

By Sharon Black

RAF jets participated in a major NATO strike against Colonel Gaddafi’s Navy last night as part of the UK’s ongoing support to the NATO-led Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, protecting Libyan civilians under threat of attack.

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Bomb disposal specialist wins hero award

By Sharon Black

An Army bomb disposal specialist who defused the greatest number of improvised explosive devices in one day during Op HERRICK 13 in Afghanistan has won the Forces Hero category of a Scottish newspaper’s ‘Our Heroes’ awards.