Tag: Afghanistan

MOD should slash top brass officers to fund frontline troops

By SHAUN MILNE A former Government minister is calling on the MoD to axe its senior military commanders by at least half to free up millions...

Square stockings for soldiers

By Andrea McCallum SCOTS troops fighting in Afghanistan are being sent some SCRUM-my treats to cheer up their Christmas in Helmand. Gift-boxes ...

Adventure seekers sign up for army

By Cara Sulieman FED UP ex-office workers seeking an adventure break from their day jobs were among 1,000 new army recruits unveiled at Dreghorn Barracks...

Soldiers mark historical event

By Andrea McCallum SOLDIERS gathered at Edinburgh Castle yesterday (Friday) to mark the end of two decades in their history. The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion...

New facility for blinded soldiers set to open

By Cara Sulieman WORK ON a new multi-million pound facility for soldiers blinded in action is due to start next week. The new building will house...

Combat Chef Stevie Allan whips up morale in Helmand

by Shaun Milne IT WAS Napoleon who famously said that an army marches on its stomach – and that’s certainly proving the case for Scots...

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