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Prince of Wales welcomes home Welsh Guards from Afghanistan

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has welcomed home members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards from their recent tour of Afghanistan.

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Mastiff protects engineer team from Helmand IED blast

By Sharon Black

A group of soldiers whose task it is to clear routes in Helmand province of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) recently emerged from their Mastiff armoured vehicle unscathed when a device exploded underneath it.

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Paratroopers return from Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

Soldiers from Colchester-based B Company of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) returned from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan today to a rapturous reception from their families.

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Royal Marines teach Afghan colleagues rugby

By Sharon Black

Royal Marines serving in Helmand have taken time out from their busy schedule partnering members of the Afghan National Army on operations to teach them how to play rugby.

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16 Air Assault Brigade leaves insurgency ‘fractured and demoralised’

By Sharon Black

Following the recent return of 16 Air Assault Brigade from their six-month tour of duty in Helmand province, Commanding Officer Brigadier James Chiswell has said the success of this campaign has left the insurgency increasingly fractured and demoralised, and, as a result, has less of a grip on the local community.

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The Queen visits RAF Valley

By Sharon Black

Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh made a formal visit to RAF Valley last week to see the new UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS), and received a tour of some of the facilities from their grandson Flight Lieutenant William Wales – otherwise known as Prince William.

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Estonian soldiers in Helmand celebrate their independence day

By Sharon Black

Estonian soldiers serving alongside members of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment in Helmand province took a brief break from their duties this week to celebrate their own country’s liberation – achieved 93 years ago.