On Operations
Soldiers and officers talk about adventures through jungles and deserts around the world.
Lieutenant Claire Jackson – Combat Camera Team H19
Lieutenant Claire Jackson is team leader for the British Army’s combat camera team for H19. She works alongside Sgt Dan Bardsley (photographer) and Sgt Paul Shaw (video cameraman). They are based in Afghanistan and will be covering the work of the Armed forces, in particular 7th Armoured Brigade – the Desert Rats, throughout the winter. … Continue reading Lieutenant Claire Jackson – Combat Camera Team H19
Captain Lisa Irwin, Medical Mentor
Lisa’s Diary 2014 I am Captain Lisa Irwin, a 45 year old mum of three who is a Reserve Army Captain in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). I have deployed twice before; the first time as a SSgt Artificer (Vehicle Mechanic running a workshop) and the second time, after commissioning, as a Female … Continue reading Captain Lisa Irwin, Medical Mentor
Op Herrick 15 Archive
UK operations in Afghanistan are conducted under the name Operation HERRICK. 20th Armoured Brigade has taken over from 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines, as the lead formation of troops in Helmand province, responsible for Task Force Helmand. Operation HERRICK 15 runs from October 2011 until March 2012. Soldiers and Officer will be blogging from the units … Continue reading Op Herrick 15 Archive
Op Herrick 16 Archive
UK operations in Afghanistan are conducted under the name Operation HERRICK. Operation HERRICK 16 runs from May 2012 until October 2012. Hear from Soldiers and Officers who took part in the Operation in their own words.
Op Herrick 17 Archive
UK operations in Afghanistan are conducted under the name Operation HERRICK. Operation HERRICK 17 runs from October 2012 until March 2013. Soldiers and Officers will be blogging from the units that make up 4th Mechanized Brigade (The Black Rats).
Op Herrick 18 Archive
UK operations in Afghanistan are conducted under the name Operation HERRICK. Operation HERRICK 18 runs from May 2013 until October 2013. Hear from Soldiers and Officers who took part in the Operation in their own words.