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Kirkhill said:
Speak of the devil and he shall appear... (shudder). The XMG TAOR in the bad old days. All 'serviced' by foot and heli because the roads were full of 1000lb nasties.
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Shame, looks like pretty countryside.daftandbarmy said:
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jollyjacktar said:
Very pretty, and highly suited to a nice long walk through hill and dale with 30 to 40 of your most heavily armed friends ;D
That was part of the problem: bucolic rural settings always tended to switch people off... right before their legs get taken off by something nasty. I always preferred the city for that reason.
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John Shaw. One of the 'good eggs' out there 
A Platoon Comd’s Perspective
By Maj Gen Jonathan Shaw
Mount Longdon is as much a natural fortress now as it was when we attacked it 30 years ago. The rocks explode out of the earth, forming a saddled ridge with sides plastered with exposed rock and boulders. It was hard enough for me and my family to walk over it in daylight; it was unimaginable how we had fought over this mountain at night and won. But that was why I had brought my family, who wanted to see the place where my military career had begun.
As a highly impressionable lieutenant a year out of Sandhurst, what had struck me was the self-sacrifice of soldiers for their mates. You cannot train people to die for each other; yet that is what so many of them did that night. I saw three of them doing just that, trying to help the injured. And this sublime example gave me a clear purpose in life that has inspired me throughout my 30-year career.
The memorials to the dead are spread across the mount, giving a rough outline of the battle. Sitting among the rocks again, the shock the day after came back to me: the overwhelming sense of waste of so many lives, so many friends lost; the stench of the place; bodies being carried away; abandoned positions.
I remembered finding the wallet of a dead Argentine; inside was a photo of him on a sailing trip, smiling back at me with his girlfriend. I felt sick: I received a similar photo of my girlfriend the day after the battle. That was when I felt lucky to be alive – but, with Stanley still to take, the photo had made me feel vulnerable. I didn’t look at it again until I was in Stanley.
To read more, see: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/9150341/Falklands-Remembered-Return-to-Mount-Longdon.html
A Platoon Comd’s Perspective
By Maj Gen Jonathan Shaw
Mount Longdon is as much a natural fortress now as it was when we attacked it 30 years ago. The rocks explode out of the earth, forming a saddled ridge with sides plastered with exposed rock and boulders. It was hard enough for me and my family to walk over it in daylight; it was unimaginable how we had fought over this mountain at night and won. But that was why I had brought my family, who wanted to see the place where my military career had begun.
As a highly impressionable lieutenant a year out of Sandhurst, what had struck me was the self-sacrifice of soldiers for their mates. You cannot train people to die for each other; yet that is what so many of them did that night. I saw three of them doing just that, trying to help the injured. And this sublime example gave me a clear purpose in life that has inspired me throughout my 30-year career.
The memorials to the dead are spread across the mount, giving a rough outline of the battle. Sitting among the rocks again, the shock the day after came back to me: the overwhelming sense of waste of so many lives, so many friends lost; the stench of the place; bodies being carried away; abandoned positions.
I remembered finding the wallet of a dead Argentine; inside was a photo of him on a sailing trip, smiling back at me with his girlfriend. I felt sick: I received a similar photo of my girlfriend the day after the battle. That was when I felt lucky to be alive – but, with Stanley still to take, the photo had made me feel vulnerable. I didn’t look at it again until I was in Stanley.
To read more, see: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/9150341/Falklands-Remembered-Return-to-Mount-Longdon.html
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Keep calm and carry on knitting: Meet the woman who has recruited a small army to make more than 7,000 woolly hats for British troops in Afghanistan
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2118615/Woman-recruited-small-army-knit-7-000-woolly-hats-British-troops-Afghanistan.html#ixzz1puSAxBle
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2118615/Woman-recruited-small-army-knit-7-000-woolly-hats-British-troops-Afghanistan.html#ixzz1puSAxBle
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Army veteran shot landlady dead at point blank range 'because he didn't kill anyone while serving in Afghanistan'Aaron
Wilkinson, 24, shot dead Judith Garnett at her home with shotgun
He claims he 'went crazy' and the incident was manslaughter, not murder
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2117681/Afghanistan-veteran-shot-landlady-point-blank-range-failed-kill-serving-warzone.html#ixzz1puTJfVlK
Wilkinson, 24, shot dead Judith Garnett at her home with shotgun
He claims he 'went crazy' and the incident was manslaughter, not murder
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2117681/Afghanistan-veteran-shot-landlady-point-blank-range-failed-kill-serving-warzone.html#ixzz1puTJfVlK
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Royal Navy helicopter rescues nine walkers from Scottish mountain
The group of walkers - three adults and six teenagers – were caught in the heavy snow and freezing conditions on Ben Macdui, the highest mountain in the Cairngorms at 1,309 metres, and second highest peak in the UK.
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/RoyalNavyHelicopterRescuesNineWalkersFromScottishMountain.htm
The group of walkers - three adults and six teenagers – were caught in the heavy snow and freezing conditions on Ben Macdui, the highest mountain in the Cairngorms at 1,309 metres, and second highest peak in the UK.
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/MilitaryOperations/RoyalNavyHelicopterRescuesNineWalkersFromScottishMountain.htm
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Britain's most famous regiments spared in defence cuts
Units including the Parachute Regiment, the SAS and the Household Cavalry are understood to be among those unaffected as the Government dramatically reduces the size of the Army.
However, it comes at a price, as the axe will fall on support units, leading to concerns that it will leave the Services “unbalanced”. When the Army was deployed to Helmand in 2006 only a third of the 3,150 troops were infantry — the rest were combat support troops and engineers.
Among those facing steep reductions in numbers are the Corps of Royal Engineers, Royal Logistic Corps, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Artillery.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/9178263/Britains-most-famous-regiments-spared-in-defence-cuts.html
Units including the Parachute Regiment, the SAS and the Household Cavalry are understood to be among those unaffected as the Government dramatically reduces the size of the Army.
However, it comes at a price, as the axe will fall on support units, leading to concerns that it will leave the Services “unbalanced”. When the Army was deployed to Helmand in 2006 only a third of the 3,150 troops were infantry — the rest were combat support troops and engineers.
Among those facing steep reductions in numbers are the Corps of Royal Engineers, Royal Logistic Corps, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Artillery.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/9178263/Britains-most-famous-regiments-spared-in-defence-cuts.html
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Only 200? Couldn't have been much of a football inspired scrap then....
Shame of 200 drunken British troops involved in mass brawl after 'tribal' argument broke out between Scots and Irish guards
More than 200 British soldiers were involved in a 'tribal’ drink-fuelled bar brawl during a break from military exercises in Kenya.
Troops needed hospital treatment after a drinking session descended into shameful violence following taunts about bad driving - and possibly even football.
Drunken soldiers hurled chairs, bottles and glasses across the hotel bar during the 20-minute skirmish, and furniture was broken.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2125094/Tribal-violence-flares-200-British-soldiers-involved-Kenyan-bar-brawl.html#ixzz1r6hHzhf1
Shame of 200 drunken British troops involved in mass brawl after 'tribal' argument broke out between Scots and Irish guards
More than 200 British soldiers were involved in a 'tribal’ drink-fuelled bar brawl during a break from military exercises in Kenya.
Troops needed hospital treatment after a drinking session descended into shameful violence following taunts about bad driving - and possibly even football.
Drunken soldiers hurled chairs, bottles and glasses across the hotel bar during the 20-minute skirmish, and furniture was broken.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2125094/Tribal-violence-flares-200-British-soldiers-involved-Kenyan-bar-brawl.html#ixzz1r6hHzhf1
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New Royal Marines unit stands up in Scotland
A History and Honour news article
4 Apr 12
Three-hundred Clyde-based Royal Marines were joined by family members and friends yesterday, 3 April, to mark the official formation of 43 Commando.
43 Commando, formed by bringing the former Force Protection Group Royal Marines under the 3 Commando Brigade umbrella, becomes the second Royal Marines unit based in Scotland, and the largest in the UK, with 790 men.
The last unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of the Second World War after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic.
During a parade at the unit's home base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations.
Among the decorations awarded were the Long Service and Good Conduct medal, awarded to members of the Armed Forces with 15 years of reckonable service; the Iraq medal; and the NATO African medal.
The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World War's fiercest fought battles, and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter – a Royal Marine from Edinburgh – awarded a Victoria Cross.
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/HistoryAndHonour/NewRoyalMarinesUnitStandsUpInScotland.htm
A History and Honour news article
4 Apr 12
Three-hundred Clyde-based Royal Marines were joined by family members and friends yesterday, 3 April, to mark the official formation of 43 Commando.
43 Commando, formed by bringing the former Force Protection Group Royal Marines under the 3 Commando Brigade umbrella, becomes the second Royal Marines unit based in Scotland, and the largest in the UK, with 790 men.
The last unit to hold the name was disbanded in the aftermath of the Second World War after fighting with distinction in the Mediterranean, Italy and the Adriatic.
During a parade at the unit's home base of HM Naval Base Clyde, medals were also presented to 15 commandos and sailors, some of whom had taken part in counter-piracy operations.
Among the decorations awarded were the Long Service and Good Conduct medal, awarded to members of the Armed Forces with 15 years of reckonable service; the Iraq medal; and the NATO African medal.
The day was made all the more poignant for the Marines as it also commemorated the 67th anniversary of the battle of Lake Comacchio, one the Second World War's fiercest fought battles, and an encounter which saw Thomas Hunter – a Royal Marine from Edinburgh – awarded a Victoria Cross.
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/HistoryAndHonour/NewRoyalMarinesUnitStandsUpInScotland.htm
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But I’m a good looking bloke! Ex-Army officer’s alleged words to woman he is accused of raping
A former Army officer accused of being a serial rapist is alleged to have told a woman who tried to fight him off: ‘I don’t believe this, I’m a good looking bloke’, a court heard yesterday.
Brian Witty, 41, is accused of raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth over a 16-year period between 1995 and 2011.
The former Parachute Regiment captain met two of his alleged victims on a dating website and the other two in a pub and a casino, the jury heard.
Witty – who is now a City banker – is alleged to have told one victim, who he is said to have ‘forcefully dragged’ into a doorway: ‘You know what I like about you? **** all.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2127906/Ex-Army-officer-rape-Brian-Witty-tells-woman-accused-raping-good-looking.html#ixzz1rhIg9tst
But I’m a good looking bloke! Ex-Army officer’s alleged words to woman he is accused of raping
A former Army officer accused of being a serial rapist is alleged to have told a woman who tried to fight him off: ‘I don’t believe this, I’m a good looking bloke’, a court heard yesterday.
Brian Witty, 41, is accused of raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth over a 16-year period between 1995 and 2011.
The former Parachute Regiment captain met two of his alleged victims on a dating website and the other two in a pub and a casino, the jury heard.
Witty – who is now a City banker – is alleged to have told one victim, who he is said to have ‘forcefully dragged’ into a doorway: ‘You know what I like about you? **** all.’
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2127906/Ex-Army-officer-rape-Brian-Witty-tells-woman-accused-raping-good-looking.html#ixzz1rhIg9tst
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What doesn’t kill us: We shall overcome
Traumatic experiences change us for ever. But for some survivors they also bring strength – and an unexpected relish for life
Joseph says psychiatric care can be counter-productive "because people pick up the message that post-traumatic stress disorder is a life-long condition. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy that doesn't allow us to understand that what we're going through can be a process of growth".
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/what-doesnt-kill-us-we-shall-overcome-7628018.html
Traumatic experiences change us for ever. But for some survivors they also bring strength – and an unexpected relish for life
Joseph says psychiatric care can be counter-productive "because people pick up the message that post-traumatic stress disorder is a life-long condition. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy that doesn't allow us to understand that what we're going through can be a process of growth".
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/what-doesnt-kill-us-we-shall-overcome-7628018.html
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Royal Marines love triangle ends in harassment case
A love triangle involving two Royal Marines and their best friend’s widow triggered such “deep jealousy” that a decorated Corporal ended up behind bars, a court heard.
Kirianne Curley embarked on a relationship with Corporal Ben Wilmott shortly after her husband, Corporal Stephen Curley, was killed in Afghanistan.
The pair enjoyed “an intense love affair” and a bond similar to that shared by the two men, it was claimed.
But when Mrs Curley began dating a third Royal Marine, Matthew Cotterill, Wilmott felt so betrayed he dubbed her a “vicious little cow” and bombarded the pair with threatening messages.
The three men had all served together in Afghanistan and were so close they were dubbed “the Three Musketeers”, Exeter Magistrates Court heard.
James Rickard, defending Wilmott, said the commandos shared a deep bond and that when his relationship with Mrs Curley ended, he felt “cuckolded, hurt, jealous and abandoned”.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/9198502/Royal-Marines-love-triangle-ends-in-harassment-case.html
A love triangle involving two Royal Marines and their best friend’s widow triggered such “deep jealousy” that a decorated Corporal ended up behind bars, a court heard.
Kirianne Curley embarked on a relationship with Corporal Ben Wilmott shortly after her husband, Corporal Stephen Curley, was killed in Afghanistan.
The pair enjoyed “an intense love affair” and a bond similar to that shared by the two men, it was claimed.
But when Mrs Curley began dating a third Royal Marine, Matthew Cotterill, Wilmott felt so betrayed he dubbed her a “vicious little cow” and bombarded the pair with threatening messages.
The three men had all served together in Afghanistan and were so close they were dubbed “the Three Musketeers”, Exeter Magistrates Court heard.
James Rickard, defending Wilmott, said the commandos shared a deep bond and that when his relationship with Mrs Curley ended, he felt “cuckolded, hurt, jealous and abandoned”.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/9198502/Royal-Marines-love-triangle-ends-in-harassment-case.html
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RCAF Cleans Up After The RAF
by James Dunnigan
April 16, 2012
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has been experiencing problems recruiting military pilots. Noting that Britain was laying off thousands of military personnel, including 170 pilots and pilot trainees, Canada advertised for British military pilots and trainees (some of whom had almost completed their training before they were fired). So far, the Canadian Air Force has inducted one British pilot and is expecting to take on over twenty more before the end of the year, plus eight non-flying specialists.
Canada has a long history of allowing foreigners to join its armed forces. This happened on a large scale with Americans in the years before the United States entered World War I and World War II. But Australians and British recruits continue to be welcomed, as well as those from other parts of the old British Empire.
Recruiting the Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel includes bringing in experienced personnel at higher rank, with recognition of time already served in the British military. The British recruits will also be able to become Canadian citizens, which is what many British citizens have been doing regularly since Canada became independent in 1867.
http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/RCAF-Cleans-Up-After-The-RAF-4-16-2012.asp
by James Dunnigan
April 16, 2012
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has been experiencing problems recruiting military pilots. Noting that Britain was laying off thousands of military personnel, including 170 pilots and pilot trainees, Canada advertised for British military pilots and trainees (some of whom had almost completed their training before they were fired). So far, the Canadian Air Force has inducted one British pilot and is expecting to take on over twenty more before the end of the year, plus eight non-flying specialists.
Canada has a long history of allowing foreigners to join its armed forces. This happened on a large scale with Americans in the years before the United States entered World War I and World War II. But Australians and British recruits continue to be welcomed, as well as those from other parts of the old British Empire.
Recruiting the Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel includes bringing in experienced personnel at higher rank, with recognition of time already served in the British military. The British recruits will also be able to become Canadian citizens, which is what many British citizens have been doing regularly since Canada became independent in 1867.
http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/RCAF-Cleans-Up-After-The-RAF-4-16-2012.asp
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And the MoD will one day rue the day they let those experienced pilots fly away. Cameron needs to have his head examined to see if there is any sign of intelligent life inside.
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jollyjacktar said:
Cameron is doing what must be done: Britain spent too much for too long, including on its military. It is time to "pay the piper," and, in my opinion, it is best to cut fast and deep because there is a chance that the necessary recovery will start faster. It is a painful process and everything, including defence, needs to be "on the table."
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