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Training for Operation TOR SHEZADA

Operation TOR SHEZADA launched in Afghanistan

British and Afghan forces - led by 1st Battalion, The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment (1 LANCS) - have begun Operation TOR SHEZADA (Black Prince) - a mission to seize Sayedebad, a Taliban-controlled town in central Helmand.

The Prince of Wales talks to an Army Air Corps soldier.

Prince of Wales presents medals to 1 Regt AAC

His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the Royal Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, presented Afghanistan service medals to members of 1st Regiment Army Air Corps (1 Regt AAC) on Monday 26 July.

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Female vocalist from the RA Band performing at RHYTHM FORCE 2009

RHYTHM FORCE 2010 with STATUS QUO

The Rhythm Force 2010 concert will take place on 25 September at Kneller Hall, Twickenham. As well as rock and pop bands from the Corps, the concert will also feature Status Quo, Hayley Westenra and The Soldiers.

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Lance Corporal Helen Stead

Profile: Armourer

Lance Corporal Helen Stead is an Armourer serving with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. She's currently deployed to Afghanistan where she maintains vehicle-borne guns.

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