Plymouth-based 42 Commando and joint forces have hit the ground running on arrival in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, achieving early successes engaging Taliban forces.
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- New Armoured Vehicles for Afghanistan29th Oct 2008Defence Secretary John Hutton has announced a package worth £700 million today, which will pay for some 700 new armoured vehicles to further improve the safety and protection of troops on operations in Afghanistan.
- 847 Squadron Fly the Flag in Helmand23rd Oct 2008Personnel and aircraft from 847 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), usually based at Yeovilton, are working around the clock to support military operations in southern Afghanistan.
- The Defence Secretary John Hutton, visited members of 3 Commando Brigade in Afghanistan yesterday.
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- Scottish Commandos Take Control of Northern Helmand17th Oct 2008The men of 45 Commando Group Royal Marines have been steadily moving into position in southern Afghanistan for the last few weeks.
- 'Whiskey Company' Ready For Sangin Task13th Oct 2008Following the Transfer of Authority in Helmand province from 16 Air Assault Brigade to 3 Commando Brigade earlier this week the Royal Marines of Whiskey Company have been familiarising themselves with their new surroundings in the volatile town of Sangin.
- 3 Commando Brigade Take Over In Helmand9th Oct 2008A ceremony was held at Headquarters Task Force Helmand in Lashkar Gah yesterday, Wednesday 8 October 2008, to mark the Transfer of Authority in Helmand province..
- On 2nd October, His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester visited soldiers serving in Helmand Province of Afghanistan,.