A soldier has been honoured with the British Army's first promotion in the field since 1953.
Rifleman Gigar Das, from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES), was honoured a promotion in the field for his service to Mali while serving as part of the EU Training Team.
The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall, accompanied the head of the French Army, General Bertrand Ract-Madoux, to witness soldiers from 1 RIFLES delivering infantry training to their Malian counterparts.
Both generals were hugely impressed with Rifleman Das as they observed him conducting a...
Graphic Plc, the Original PCB Manufacturer established in the UK for 45 years with links to the Inventor Dr. Paul Eisler, has acquired the assetts of California-based Calflex, the Flex PCB Specialist with 30 years experience in supplying the military, aerospace and medical industries. The Graphic Group now has a real World presence of PCB Manufacturing with specialist IMS Plants in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia. Graphic UK was awarded with 12 accolades last year with Manufacturer of the Year, Quality and Delivery Performance of the Year and is a Prefered Supplier of PCB's to many military...
Following a successful launch in Princesshay Square last May, a DVD on the Bombing of Exeter has been on sale helping to raise money for St Loye’s Foundation.
Following almost a year’s worth of sales, the team behind the DVD proudly presented a cheque of nearly £300 to the St Loye’s Foundation Transitions Fund.
St Loye’s Foundation specialise in helping people with health, disability and social issues by providing a range of services, including Employment Training, Care and Support and Learning and Skills. The Transitions’ programme offers mentoring and employability skills...
If you want the challenge of a lifetime and the buzz of taking on one of the top 'authentic' military training courses in the UK then the Royal Marines Endurance Course is for you. Whether it be the thrill of the 'Fun' 4k or the slightly more testing 'Marine' 10k or ulitmately the 17k 'Endurance' event (only held each June) then be sure to find something for everyone at these events.
These unique opportunities are given to civilians only at these events and by kind permission of the Commandant of the Commando Training Centre near Exmouth...
Former MP and war correspondent Martin Bell will join Violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen next month for 'Celebrate Our Soldiers', one of the most unique concerts Exeter will see during 2013. A night of Classical and Choir Music will take place at Exeter Cathedral on 23rd February at 7.15pm, featuring some of Devon’s finest performers and musicians. The aim of the concert will be to help the Devon branch of ABF The Soldiers' Charity continue their support of Devon’s soldiers and families affected by war.
During 2012, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity disbursed over £106,000 to...
Celebrate Our Soldiers - A night of Classical & Choir Music at Exeter Cathedral.
During 2012, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity disbursed over £106,000 to Devon based soldiers injured in battle and the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
While fatalities in Afghanistan dominate the headlines, seldom are the stories told of those young men and women who have suffered serious injuries in the battle field and whose lives will be affected forever.
This is why the Devon branch of ABF The Soldiers Charity is organising one of the most unique concerts Exeter...
