Military Resettlement, Business, Training & Recruitment
After clearing insurgents from Naqilabad Kalay in Helmand last year, soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) have returned to the town to recruit the next generation of police officers.
In a stark diversion from his traditional role, a Company Sergeant Major in Helmand is helping his unit to talk through any problems they may have and overcome any mental health issues.
Members of Parliament from the House of Commons Defence Select Committee have visited Afghanistan’s Helmand province to find out about the work of British forces there.
British-trained policemen in Afghanistan’s Helmand province have extended their influence to a new area and detained five suspected poppy famers in a joint operation with British troops.
Troops from the Tonga Defence Force have deployed for the first time to southern Afghanistan and commenced security duties with RAF troops at Camp Bastion in Helmand province.
Royal Engineers working along with US Army engineers have replaced a bridge on a key route in Helmand province which was recently destroyed by an insurgent bomb.
A novel fundraising idea saw a British officer start his New Year running from the jaws of a deadly attack dog at Camp Bastion in southern Helmand province.