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Royal Marine wrestled burglar to floor Royal Marines 1 scum 0.







With respect to the British Armed Forces


Obama to Leave 50,000 Troops in Iraq It’s a little bit different when your in office now Mr President and your not condemning President Bush and the Republicans.





3 Killed 1 Rifles Soldiers Named RIP.

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
Britain mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.


First wing for RAF's future tankers unveiled These new Airbus A330-200 are long overdue and will be a welcome addition to the RAF.


Victor Tanker

Child soldiers in the front line You could say I was a child soldier at the age of 14 with the army cadets and then a full time professional soldier at the age of 16 with the Royal Artillery , but some of these young kids don’t have a choice.


Prince Charles' thumbs up to Asda over Welsh troops treats Hats off to Asda , hopefully due to media interest in the Royal Princes and the many TV programmes about the military on our screens at the moment, the public and businesses are getting behind our boys at last. We must continue to stamp out prejudice against our Armed Forces at every opportunity.


US army: US soldier killed in attack in Baghdad Sadly there will be quite a few more coalition deaths in Iraq before they (If They do) leave the Country RIP.


MoD contractors fall short on encryption
I have an idea for security with the MOD civil servants , handcuff their lap tops to their arms!

TA paratrooper from Denbighshire to run 10 marathons in 10 days Best of luck to Mark Sleeman, I remember when I used to be fit!


We will not take British orders, say US marines in Helmand This in-house bickering is not helpful , just get the job done, you may be from different Countries but we are all on the same side, the only side to benefit from this is the Taliban.


US news to show the horrors of war There is nothing offensive about one of our Heroes in a coffin. The only reason Governments don’t like it is because it can loose them votes .


Russia’s MiG-35 fighter to win billion-dollar contract and leave US rivals behind We have heard this kind of rhetoric before about Russian military hardware, I have no doubt that the Mig 35 is a very good aircraft but I doubt very much that it will leave its rivals behind, you only have to look at the performances from Desert Storm. Another contributing factor is our pilots are much better at their jobs than the pilots that will be flying these Migs.


Wristband of pride in The Black Watch Its nice to see support for local Black Watch soldiers heading for Afghanistan, best of luck guys.

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Hi Mack,

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Glad to help Briana
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The ruins of old Soviet tanks, remnants of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan which ended in 1989 after a decade-long war. Many worry that Afghanistan could become NATO's Vietnam.

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Fridays Fire Mission

1982 in the very south - The Falklands War in pictures


Britain Did Give U.S. Terror Suspects It’s a pity we cant give the US every terror suspect we have in the UK at the moment, the only problem would be the huge logistical nightmare of transporting a few million people overseas.



NKorea lashes out over missile-test warnings North Korea is the equivalent of a woman that is always suffering from PMT.



Mexico Vows More Troops for U.S. Border Drug War Problem is I imagine a few of these Mexican troops will think about dropping their rifles and sneaking into the US.

Israel's Military Mephistopheles An interesting insight into Israeli politics.


Jackie Chan joins attack on Christie's over sale of bronzes looted by British troops in 1860 Opium War Tell you what we will swap you them for Hong Kong.


THE PRICE BRITISH TROOPS PAY FOR MULTICULTURALISM It nice to see a British newspaper not afraid to discuss this serious issue, we have a fifth column in our midst and it has been brought here by the Socialist of the Labour party.


EU, NATO sea patrols help curb Somali piracy-France NATO working together to fight international terrorism, an interesting concept!


India accuses Pakistani Army officer of involvement in Mumbai attacks This will ratchet up the tension between these nuclear armed Nations.



Britain rules out charges against Pentagon hacker Gary McKinnon was without doubt extremely foolish by what he did, but I believe letting him languish in a cell in America is counterproductive, give the obviously intelligent man a job working for the security services overhauling their obviously flawed firewalls.


India builds aircraft carrier This is great news for the Royal Navy as we might get her when she gets decommissioned , the French gave us one the other week as they felt so sorry for us.


BAE Systems Receives $45 Million U.S. Army Contract for Vehicle Emergency Escape Window Kits This is good news for BEA , but can the Brits have some please?


Iraq buries nearly 500 soldiers killed in past wars You never hear about a poor funeral director, RIP.



Renault Trucks Defence and Land Rover announce working together to bid for UK Ministry of Defence contract work to supply military support vehicles
Lets hope Renault Trucks Defence and Land Rover or whoever gets the contract does not scrimp on safety our boys and girls in harms way deserve it.

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Thursdays Fire Mission

Payouts for NI Troubles to be Scrapped Common sense prevails, this would have inflamed a province that is simmering underneath with an uneasy peace.





Legion Petition Calls on PM to Help This money grabbing Socialist couldn’t care less if a million had signed, you have more chance of him swapping over to the BNP.









Royal Marine dies of wounds sustained in Afghanistan RIP

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
Britain mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.










1st Btn Welsh Guards in the Falklands War.


Brother follows sister's footsteps Congratulations to Aircraftsman Tom Butters , your Country is proud of you.


Soldiers march to Simon's tune I personally think this is a bad idea and wouldn’t lower myself to be judged by this man. TV has to much power and influence as it is. Notice they never made it through to the next stage of filming in London? They wouldn’t want to upset the PC apple cart would they!


THE PRICE BRITISH TROOPS PAY FOR MULTICULTURALISM It nice to see a British newspaper not afraid to discuss this serious issue, we have a fifth column in our midst and it has been brought here by the Socialist of the Labour party.


Afghanistan victory unlikely, says DND manual This sounds like the language of defeat, it will make interesting bedtime reading for the Taliban.

Some US forces will face combat after Iraq pullout Let hope `some doesn’t become many, fingers crossed.







Latest UK Armed Forces manning figures released I find the figure of 97.2 strength a little optimistic, however I do concede that in times of recession the mainly unemployed young males head down to the recruitment office, unfortunately so does the unemployed Asian males who head of in their thousands to kill their fellow Countrymen, I would guess the Taliban are well above 100% strength.

4,000 MUSLIM BRITS JOIN TALIBAN


U-571: You give historical films a bad name Hollywood has always rewritten history even about Americas Wars, nothing new here. Imagine if the Falklands Islands were American, I wonder how many movies they would have made about the War?

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British Army AH-64 Longbow Apaches are equipped with CRV7 70mm rocket systems.

Wednesdays Fire Mission

Three soldiers from 1 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan RIP.

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
Britain mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.

British death toll in Afghanistan shoots to 148 after three soldiers are killed in Helmand blast

Military attack kills US soldier in Mosul RIP


Bomb kills 4 US troops in Afghanistan Both if our Nations are paying a heavy toll for in the defeat of Terrorism.RIP



I love this!.. I thought some of you would especially appreciate this one!
In addition to communicating with the local Air Traffic Control facility, all aircraft in the Persian Gulf AOR are required to give the Iranian Air Defense Radar (military) a ten minute 'heads up' if they will be transiting Iranian airspace.
This is a common procedure for commercial aircraft and involves giving them your call sign, transponder code, type aircraft, and points of origin and destination.
Check out this conversation on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai.




The conversation went like this...
Iranian Air Defense Radar: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
Air Defense Radar: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!'
Air Defense Radar: (no response ... total silence)

HT/ Bryan




Special Forces Heroes: Last Stand In Oman


Iran Makes Test-Run of Nuclear Reactor Iran is only using nuclear energy for power and not interested in making a bomb, even though they say they want to wipe Israel of the map, I also am voting Labour at the next General election!



Holocaust Row Bishop Returns to UK Bishop Richard Williamson is a disgrace to the Catholic Church and should be punished for his remarks, maybe one day he will when he meets his maker?

A Surreal Mini Civil War The Socialist Labour Government are solely responsible for this. I’m surprised that Labour haven’t allowed Taliban recruitment offices in Birmingham high street.


Fears over Victory 'desecration' I wonder if the world survives another hundred years whether there will be treasure hunters `desecrating` the many War graves in the South Atlantic from the 1882 War? Probably not as there was never any gold with the task force.

HMS Victory Shipwreck Found: Reportedly Carrying 1 Billion in Gold Coins


`Scam e-mail of the day`


Hi,
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Shucks its kinda tempting!!!!

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Proud Troops March Through London This is fantastic to see, there is no doubt that the Country are more behind our boys now than they were when Iraq was invaded. People are starting to understand that our troops don’t decide where they want to go in the world they just serve their
Country regardless of politics.



Sun Hunts Pirates WTF !!!! I know the Sun is the biggest selling British daily newspaper but I didn’t realise they were also a private army or navy in this case, not that I care who wipes these vermin from the high seas. I doubt if you will see the Guardian doing this?




Gurkhas Prepare in Kenya These are very tough professional soldiers who are well suited to fighting the Taliban, I would rather face the Taliban any day than these guys.






Special Forces Heroes: Last Stand In Oman




Emotional Homecoming for RAF Regiment Welcome hone boys, job well done.

Legionnaires on The Defensive There is no need for bullying just for the sake of the pleasure of the NCOs but the French Foreign Legion are some of the best soldiers in the world exactly because of the brutal environment and that’s why they are a formidable fighting force like our British Para’s and Royal Marines. I think you have to be crazy to think the Legion would be a cushy number and they should be allowed to continue without too much interference from Government. At one time I did flirt with the idea of joining the Legion but I am glad I never as I would probably have deserted after getting my head kicked in so, I was best staying with 12 Regt RA.





MOD Civil Servant Recognised David Allen obviously looked after his lap tops.


Helmand hospitals benefit from refurbishment More news you wont see in the Guardian.


Inglourious Basterds' teaser posters I’m a big fan of Tarantino movies so I will be looking out for this one.



Queen's Navy ship returns to port Well done to the Officers and crew of HMS Lancaster six months is a long tome to be away from loved ones, you deserve a long leave.

HMS Lancaster Leaves Portsmouth Harbour


Hitler's Favourite Brit Resort? Blackpool This really does go to prove that Hitler had lost the plot. I can find plenty of drunken gangs fighting vomiting and pissing in the streets in Barrow without going to Blackpool. Give me Bavaria any day!

Thousand of troops could be housed in new 'super garrison' It alright being big but that does not necessarily mean better. Our troops deserve a decent standard of accommodation, some of the accommodation these men have to live in would have Asylum seekers turning their noses up. I must say when I was stationed at Napier Barracks in West German the accommodation was spot on two man rooms and very clean and modern.

Man overboard call not 'a joke' This is a tragic story and the possibility of it being a joke doesn’t bare thinking about. RIP.

Record amount raised by appeal A very big thank you to the people of Swindon.



Soldier's body is returned to UK RIP Lance Corporal Stephen Kingscott.


Troop shortages mean Taliban retake ground in Helmand The Americans shouldn’t be laughing at our soldiers who are fighting along side them they should be supporting them, at least we are THERE sub standard equipment or noT , but one thing that is definitely not sub standard is the British militaries fighting spirit which has cost of more deaths than our bigger richer flasher American counterparts.

Top recruit Alex off to join mate in Afghan war Best of luck to you Alex Giles your Country is proud of you.

'Missing' Hearts war hero honoured 95 years on from iconic photograph Least we forget.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.