| 8 Sep 06 | Sergeant James Newell and Lance Corporal Trevor Coult have both been awarded the Military Cross and Captain Kevin Michael Ivison and Fusilier Daniel Smith are both honoured with George Medals for their gallantry and service in Iraq. Captain Richard Holmes has been posthumously awarded a Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service. |
| 7 Sep 06 | It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Gunner Lee Darren Thornton, Royal Artillery.
Like many mums, Jean Johnston is proud of her two military soldier sons and their efforts on the world stage. But her sons are just as proud of their 46 year old mum who as an MOD civil servant, has notched up more campaign medals than either of them. |
| 4 Sep 06 | It is with immense sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the deaths of two British soldiers, Gunner Samuela Vanua, Royal Artillery and Gunner Stephen Robert Wright in Iraq. |
| 30 Aug 06 | Defence Secretary Des Browne visited Iraq's crucial oil platforms in the Northern Arabian Gulf, and paid tribute to the Royal Navy for providing off-shore protection.
The first stage of the repositioning of the Multi National Force in Maysan has begun with the departure of British troops from Camp Abu Naji to be replaced with soldiers from the 4th (Iraqi Army) Brigade. |
| 29 Aug 06 | Over 100 Iraqi Army officer cadets have graduated from the Iraqi Military Academy, Al Rustamiyah, near Baghdad, in a ceremony which had more than a hint of Britishness to it. |
| 25 Aug 06 | Two cycling mad British soldiers serving in Iraq have been raising money for charity by organising a series of relay races at the Shaibah Logistics Base near Basra. |
| 24 Aug 06 | The senior British military officer in Iraq has been giving an operational update on the latest security situation in the country. |
| 16 Aug 06 | Forty Iraqi Army instructors have passed out from the Infantry Battle School in Brecon, Wales, after completing a course based on British Army junior leadership training.
The senior British soldier in Basra says progress is slowed by complex tribal loyalties, but hostility is not universal and commerce can help. |
| 15 Aug 06 | The 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards (1st Regiment of Foot Guards) have returned to their base at Lille Barracks in Aldershot following a four month operational tour to Iraq. |
| 14 Aug 06 | The Military Academy at Al Rustamiyah, near Baghdad, has been training Iraqi cadets since it was founded by the British in 1924.
Enjoying a quiet family chat with your dad at the end of a hard day’s soldiering is very rare for most British troops serving in Iraq. But for one father and son, posted separately to Shaibah Logistics Base, south of Basra, getting together over soft drinks and pizza has been a quirky reality. |
| 11 Aug 06 | A soldier's sweetheart in the UK received an anniversary gift with a difference when her fiancé ordered her a Chinese meal - from Iraq! |
| 10 Aug 06 | Defence Secretary, Des Browne, highlighted the MoD's continuing commitment to the Armed Forces in Iraq, and outlined the steps taken to ensure they were provided with essential equipment. |
| 9 Aug 06 | A 19-year old female Army medic serving in Iraq braved sniper fire to save the life of a critically injured colleague.
The patrol pulls up and the men of 3 Squadron RAF Regiment jump out of their vehicles to approach the crowd of waiting men. |
| 8 Aug 06 | A ceremony took place to present the Iraqi Navy with new shipping charts of the Northern Arabian Gulf and of the approaches to the port of Umm Qasr.
Swapping a high-powered job in the oil industry for something a little gentler may be easy for many people to understand. |
| 7 Aug 06 | The quick thinking of a brave soldier serving in Iraq helped to save the life of a wounded friend.
A Ministry of Defence scientist who helped to improve the design of a protective suit worn by bomb disposal experts is now working in Iraq close to a military team who are actually using the suit. |
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