Fridays Fire Mission

EU warns Russia on increased military presence in Georgian regions Is this the same EU that most of its members do nothing to help our Forces in Afghanistan.
Experts mull naval force to stop Gaza smuggling A little less `mulling ` and a bit more action wouldn’t go amiss?

Afghanistan Joke
Was depressed last night, rang lifeline. Got a call centre in Afghanistan, told them I was suicidal. They got all excited and asked if I could drive a truck?
arrse.

War Vet Pulls 13 of His Teeth Out What an absolute disgrace that Ian Boynton had to resort to pulling his own teeth out. I totally understand his frustration and a need to stop the pain. This man like thousands of others has been let down by a third world dental service in the UK.

IndianArmed forces carry out week-long joint exercise Whether they like it or not India has no choice to get on board in the War On Terror. They probably have a better navy than the RN nowadays.


US Navy spends $12m on electric hypercannon Don’t expect to see weapons like this in the Royal Navy anytime soon!



President Obama enters the chaos zone!






On the British army, Russian mortality, female executives, Valley Forge, shareholders, Rolls-Royce, delays This is an interesting read.

This latest trailer from Tom Clancy's HAWX (PC, PS3, X360) shows how you can dodge missiles in the game; with, and without assistance. This looks a great game, worth checking it out.

USArmy orders aircraft ammo
If you have any going spare don’t forget us `Brits` throwing rocks in Afghanistan!


New rations to give boost to troops in Afghanistan Good `scoff ` is a definite moral booster. The old hardtack biscuits we used to get were so hard even the Para’s found it difficult to bite into.

Armed forces charity gets new chairman Best of luck to Major Ted Green, in his new post I’m sure he will do a great job.

Nott’s troops "better prepared" for Afghanistan Sadly we are going to have many decades to improve on our performances in Afghanistan.

Robot soldiers will fight future wars More fringe science , at least robots cant be accused of being Racist can they?


Envoy: US to ask Rome for troops in Afghanistan Come on Italy, do the right thing, you are not exempt terrorism.

Israeli navy boards Lebanese aid ship The IDF are just doing their job trying to stop weapons reaching the hands of terrorists.


Nuneaton air cadets help RAF Wings Appeal This is the town where I first joined the British army and it goes to show not all of Britain’s kids are bad.

Russia leads Arctic race to claim Northwest Passage I think the Russians have more fight in their bellies than the consumer lead westerners, I fear the Shackelton spirit is dead. We would need a strong navy to jostle for position, we cant even manage a warship for the Falklands Islands and they pay taxes to be protected.
Parade marks final chapter in history of Border Regiment Another fine County Regiment that has gone after being axed by the Labour party. I served as a L/cpl with the 4th Battalion based at Barrow.


Chilling telegram tells of first British ship to be sunk in Second World War A fascinating and truly chilling story.

MoD investigates Lambeth UFO sighting When you think that space is infinite, in my opinion it is the height of arrogance to assume that humans are the only life in the solar system?


French Carrier passes Dover on final voyage Scrap her, why don’t we use her, she seems in pretty good shape to me?