Category Archives: Hotspots

UK commits more troops to Balkans peacekeeping mission

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Strikehold

UK MoD News: Up to 120 UK troops are to be made available to the EU-led peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it has been announced today. The company of soldiers will be based in the UK, ready to deploy … Continue reading →

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ANCOP SWAT and US Pathfinders Tackle Afghan Drug Routes

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Strikehold

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – The rotor blades of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters beat hard through the dust as they drew closer to the ground. The wheels touched and the aircraft came to a stop while Pathfinders assigned to F … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Strikehold

International Security Assistance Force Deputy Commander British Lt. Gen. Adrian Bradshaw presented Irish shamrocks to Irish service members at ISAF headquarters to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Before the general passed out the clovers, which came from Ireland, ISAF … Continue reading →

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British and Afghan troops launch dawn raid in Helmand

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Strikehold

A dawn raid by British and Afghan troops in Helmand province has struck a blow at the insurgency in Afghanistan. The elite Brigade Reconnaissance Force (BRF) joined forces with the Warthog Group to strike at an insurgent headquarters in the … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Strikehold

Corporal Sebastien Gratton from Bulldog (Bravo) Company, 1er Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group (1R22eR BG), takes a break in Nakhonay during Operation HAMAGHE SHAY where clearance patrols searched for caches of weapons and IED-making supplies. Photo Credit: Master Corporal … Continue reading →

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