Category Archives: Mobility

RAF Regiment leads operation against Taliban bomb-makers

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Strikehold

Members of the RAF Regiment have found and destroyed a large cache of Taliban IED-making equipment in an operation conducted alongside Afghan and US forces. Operation DISHATA PASHA (Pashtu for ‘backfoot’) was launched at dawn on Monday 6 February 2012, … Continue reading →

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Libya – we’ve been there before…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Strikehold

If you’re like me, then the recent conflict in Libya has probably got you thinking about the war in the Western Desert during the Second World War. In my case, its also renewed my interest in finding out more about … Continue reading →

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US and Afghan airmen perform first joint operational air-assault mission

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Strikehold

Members of the Kandahar Air Wing and U.S. Army Task Force Thunder conducted their first joint air-assault mission, “Operation Sand Hill Crane,” together recently. Officials explained the goal of Sand Hill Crane was to insert specialized teams into strategic locations … Continue reading →

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16 Air Assault Brigade prepares for rapid reaction role

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Strikehold

MOD News – Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade are taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior in Scotland to train for the resumption of their role as the British Army’s rapid reaction force. More than 1,000 troops from the brigade … Continue reading →

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Osprey Publishing’s October Promotion 25% off!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Strikehold

Osprey’s New Vanguard series deals with tanks, AFVs and ships.  The books feature specially commissioned full colour artwork, including exploded and cutaway diagrams, and are illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and diagrams.  In the Weapon series Osprey looks … Continue reading →

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