Thursday, 30 September 2010
British servicemen's debts are fully paid
Labels:
BUDGET DEFICIT,
CONSERVATIVES,
GREAT BRITAIN,
Servicemen
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
A Piper Plays in Helmand
They say a Piper plays in Helmand
For the Fallen cross the sea
His calming notes help the wounded
From the mountains comes his strathspey
Not a soul has ever seen him
But the tribesmen do remind
That their forefathers first heard this strange sound
Back in 1839
So if you get lost in Helmand
Don’t worry unduly
You might just hear the ghostly piper
On guard for British soldiers
From across the stormy sea
© Tony McNally
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
A SOLDIERS WAR
Time to enter the green zone boys
I will not let you down
Not fighting here for Queen & Country
Or the folks from my home town
My soldier brothers are my family now
We fight for our Battalion
Patrolling into the enemy ground
With hearts as strong as stallions
`Crack Thump`
A round goes overhead
The Taliban know we are here
My corporals shouts and quick commands
Dispels my any fears
Section attack with bayonets fixed
We advance towards the enemy
Our rifles fire a wall of lead
As does my trusty Minimi
`Cease Fire` is called
We wait and watch
Then carry on once more
Towards the enemy
We will not stop
This is a soldiers War.
© Tony McNally
Labels:
A SOLDIERS WAR,
AFGHANISTAN,
ANTI WAR,
BRITISH SOLDIERS,
POETRY,
TONY MCNALLY
Monday, 27 September 2010
Corporal Matthew Thomas killed in Afghanistan
It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Matthew Thomas, from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, was killed in the Garmsir district of Helmand province on Saturday 25 September 2010 Corporal Thomas was killed when the vehicle he was driving was struck by an improvised explosive device. His family has been informed. Read More HERE RIP
Labels:
AFGHANISTAN,
BRITISH FORCES,
DEATHS,
REME
Tickets For Troops
Tickets For Troops is a charity dedicated to offering free tickets for big events to our soldiers, sailors and airmen.
"Tickets For Troops has been a massive success in terms of recognising the work and courage of our troops but it has also rewarded those families whose support and love is crucial in the frontline. I am delighted and privileged to support such an excellent cause."
Samantha Cameron, Patron
Read More Here
Labels:
BRITISH,
Forces Charity,
Tickets For Troops
Sunday, 26 September 2010
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Friday, 24 September 2010
Grab bags for injured UK soldiers
The problem with the simple things in life is that you take them for granted, yet these things can make such a big difference. As you've just seen, when soldiers are injured in battle it's more important to get them to safety than to get all their belongings - it can take months to get their personal possessions back, leaving Servicemen and women in hospital with little or no basic provisions.
Show Support And Give Soldiers Back Their Dignity
With your help, Troop Aid sends out ‘Grab Bags’, a collection of essentials (things like shower and hygiene products, basic clothing, and stationary to write home) that give injured soldiers back their dignity. Your £25 pays for a grab bag for a soldier - it's simple stuff that makes a big difference and when you send out a grab bag to a soldier, you'll find out exactly where its gone.
You'll See The Difference...
It’s the simple things in our Grab Bags that have the power to give troops their dignity back.
You’ll see how your money has helped in September, when the head of Troop Aid, Al Sutton tells you where the bags have ended up. Read More Here

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