Day: 19 October 2011

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Home from Helmand, UK commanders review HERRICK 14

Following their return to the UK, the Brigade Commander and commanding officers of two of the main British units deployed to southern Afghanistan between April and September 2011 have spoken of a tour during which UK Forces worked closer than ever with their Afghan partners to mutual benefit.

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HMS Illustrious begins training after £40m refit

By Sharon Black

Fresh from a £40m refit, helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious has begun two months of intensive training off the south coast of Britain.

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New mental health partnership for veterans in Colchester

By Sharon Black

A groundbreaking partnership has been formed at Colchester Garrison between the military, the NHS and the Combat Stress charity to meet the needs of veterans with mental health problems.

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British soldiers save stab victim in Canada

By Sharon Black

Five logistics soldiers from Abingdon have saved the life of a Calgary man after he was stabbed in a gang-related incident.

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Soldiers commended by Canadian police for saving stab victim

By Sharon Black

Five soldiers from 4 Logistic Support Regiment have been commended for saving a stab victim’s life in Canada by ingeniously using credit cards to treat his chest wounds.

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Defence Secretary updates Parliament on progress in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has told Parliament that ‘real and meaningful’ progress is being achieved in Afghanistan and that the insurgency is under considerable pressure.

Day: 19 October 2011

Home from Helmand, UK commanders review HERRICK 14

HMS Illustrious begins training after £40m refit

New mental health partnership for veterans in Colchester

British soldiers save stab victim in Canada

Soldiers commended by Canadian police for saving stab victim

Defence Secretary updates Parliament on progress in Afghanistan

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