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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. "It all starts with education. If we can teach these young girls that they have a right to be free then perhaps we can change things for the next generation of women for Afghanistan" Comments Gullali, Head of the Department of Womens Affairs. (DoWA) in Gereshk, Helmand Province. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Anna's language training has helped her to gain access to compounds and the residents are intrigued by her. On many occasions she often pretends to have what she refers to as a 'Helmand husband' to help her gain rapport with the.women who do not understand the concept of remaining unmarried. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Anna's language training has helped her to gain access to compounds and the residents are intrigued by her. On many occasions she often pretends to have what she refers to as a 'Helmand husband' to help her gain rapport with the.women who do not understand the concept of remaining unmarried. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. A bucket is the only way to keep clothes clean at Forward Operating Base Oulette in the Upper Gereshk Valley in Helmand.. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 17/06/2012. Helmand. Captain Anna Crossley is a Female Engagement Officer in the Upper Gereshk Valley of Helmand.  Here she kneels down as she joins a patrol to see whether she can access a local Afghan compound in the hope that she may meet women and children. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. " When I meet soldiers like Jess I hope that women from Afghanistan will see her and also want to put on a uniform, get a job and learn to be independent'" Comments Gullali (L), Head of the Department of Womens Affairs. (DoWA) in Gereshk, Helmand Province. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. There is little in the way of privacy within the check points and patrol bases of Helmand. The women use their mosquito tents to provide some personal space, often decorating them with gifts from loved ones. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Patrol bases within Helmand have limited showering facilities which will often consist of a hosepipe in a tent and only one shower for both men and women. A small hand made sign provides the only guard to privacy. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Young Afghan women arrive at the Afghan National Police Head Quarters in Lashkar Gah where they hope to receive training and learn basic literacy skills. One day they hope to graduate and gain some element of independence. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand.  Captain Alice Homer is an officer with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.  She has just spent six months running a small section of soldiers in Camp Bastion. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. A young Afghan girl with hands dipped in henna. Considered a form of decoration, many girls will dye their hands and fingers red. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Anna heads out to join soldiers from 3 Rifles as they prepare for a patrol to help Anna gain into a local compound. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Favourite toiletries are an often requested item in care parcels sent from friends and family. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Lance Corporal Rachel Clayton ties her hair in a french plait to keep it tidy under her helmet. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Non-issue underwear is a way for the women to keep a sense of their own identity and a chance to add some colour to their surroundings Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand.  Captain Alice Homer is an officer with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.  She has just spent six months running a small section of soldiers in Camp Bastion. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand.  Captain Alice Homer is an officer with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.  She has just spent six months running a small section of soldiers in Camp Bastion. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. At the Kabul Military Training Centre Afghan female recruits take part in a 20 week course with the hope of becoming an officer in the Afghan National Army. Captain Susanna Wallis is a Royal Signals Officer who has volunteered to mentor these women. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Jess meets local Afghan boys whilst out on patrol. It would be unusual for her to meet young girls unless they were in the company of their brothers. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Anna heads out to join soldiers from 3 Rifles as they prepare for a patrol to help Anna gain into a local compound. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Jess often works with women in other roles. Harriet (pictured left) is a qualified army vet. They prepare to head out on a joint patrol to engage with local Afghan families to train them in basic veterinary care. It is often the children's responsibility to look after the goats for the family. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand.Anna receives a parcel from home at least once a week. Her mother, Carol usually fills it full of items such as rosehip tea and sweets. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Known informally as a 'death letter', most women will write a message to their family which will be kept somewhere safe and only delivered if the worst should happen. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • ¬© Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. At the end of her tent Jess and the other girls have created their own 'lounge'. It's a space where the girls can escape to the very different world including that of TV series Downton Abbey. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/06/2012. Helmand. Jessica French takes time in between patrols to clean her personal weapon, a 9mm Sig Sauer pistol. Army women 'engagement officers' working in Afghanistan. Trained in Pashto, the Afghan language, they accompany infantry on patrols and build relationships with Afghan women in some of the most dangerous parts of Helmand. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures.  22/08/2011 . Operation Zangal Haf, in the Helmand region of Afghanistan. During the operation the police seized a quantity of home made explosives from a compound.  Pictured - Rifleman Daniel Meally (24) patrols through a cotton field as he takes part in a joint heli assault with the Afghan Uniformed Police. Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 17/01/12. FILE PICTURE The MOD has announced Up to 2,900 Army, 1,000 RAF and 300 Royal Navy staff to be made redundant in latest UK defence cuts.22/08/2011 . Operation Zangal Haf, in the Helmand region of Afghanistan. During the operation the police seized a quantity of home made explosives from a compound. Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. FILE PICTURE DATED: 22/08/2011 . Members from one rifles working with afghan national police in Helmand, Afghanistan. NATO has announced plans to cut back on operations with the Afghan army because of the coalition's high losses from 'green on blue' attacks. Photo credit: Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. FILE PICTURE DATED: 22/08/2011 . Members from one rifles working with afghan national police in Helmand, Afghanistan. NATO has announced plans to cut back on operations with the Afghan army because of the coalition's high losses from 'green on blue' attacks. Photo credit: Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. FILE PICTURE DATED: 22/08/2011 . Members from one rifles working with afghan national police in Helmand, Afghanistan. NATO has announced plans to cut back on operations with the Afghan army because of the coalition's high losses from 'green on blue' attacks. Photo credit: Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. FILE PICTURE DATED: 22/08/2011 . Members from one rifles working with afghan national police in Helmand, Afghanistan. NATO has announced plans to cut back on operations with the Afghan army because of the coalition's high losses from 'green on blue' attacks. Photo credit: Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures.  22/08/2011 . Operation Zangal Haf, in the Helmand region of Afghanistan. During the operation the police seized a quantity of home made explosives from a compound.  Pictured - Major Karl Boswell, Officer Commanding, A Company 1 Rifles sends over a contact report and calls in the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) to extract the casualty. Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures.  22/08/2011 . Operation Zangal Haf, in the Helmand region of Afghanistan. During the operation the police seized a quantity of home made explosives from a compound. Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. FILE PICTURE DATED: 22/08/2011 . Members from one rifles working with afghan national police in Helmand, Afghanistan. NATO has announced plans to cut back on operations with the Afghan army because of the coalition's high losses from 'green on blue' attacks. Photo credit: Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. FILE PICTURE DATED: 22/08/2011 . Members from one rifles working with afghan national police in Helmand, Afghanistan. NATO has announced plans to cut back on operations with the Afghan army because of the coalition's high losses from 'green on blue' attacks. Photo credit: Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures.  22/08/2011 . Operation Zangal Haf, in the Helmand region of Afghanistan. During the operation the police seized a quantity of home made explosives from a compound.  Pictured - an improvised explosive device (IED) is initiated by a member of the Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) during a compound clearance. Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures.  22/08/2011 . Operation Zangal Haf, in the Helmand region of Afghanistan. During the operation the police seized a quantity of home made explosives from a compound. Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • AFGHANISTAN  09/08/10. FILE PICTURE: Gurkhas from the 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August 2010. . Photo credit should read Sean Power/LNP. Please see special instructions. © under license to London News Pictures
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures.  22/08/2011 . Operation Zangal Haf, in the Helmand region of Afghanistan. During the operation the police seized a quantity of home made explosives from a compound. Pictured - Rifleman Daniel Meally looks over a wall as his patrol from A Company 1 Rifles come under heavy fire during a joint heli assault with the Afghan Uniformed Police. Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. FILE PICTURE DATED: 22/08/2011 . Members from one rifles working with afghan national police in Helmand, Afghanistan. NATO has announced plans to cut back on operations with the Afghan army because of the coalition's high losses from 'green on blue' attacks. Photo credit: Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 05/07/12. FILE PICTURE The Army is to lose 17 major units in the biggest overhaul of the service for decades it was announced today.  Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 05/07/12. FILE PICTURE The Army is to lose 17 major units in the biggest overhaul of the service for decades it was announced today. Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 05/07/12. FILE PICTURE The Army is to lose 17 major units in the biggest overhaul of the service for decades it was announced today. Photo credit Sergeant Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures. HELMAND, AFG  21/04/11. A British Army chaplain from Sidmouth who is due to finish his tour this Easter Sunday has proved a hit with paratroopers in Helmand Province, handing out crosses made from the wire-mesh that surrounds their base. Padre Robin Richardson (40) a member of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, has been serving in Afghanistan for the last six months. "Towards the beginning of the tour, some of the lads asked me if I had some crosses I could give them," he said. "I found a few at Camp Bastion, and I gave them out. I ran out very quickly.".."So I wandered around our camp at Shahzad, trying to find something I could fashion into a cross. I noticed some discarded Hesco wire, and I saw lots and lots of crosses". The wire normally makes up part of the Hesco Bastion fortified walls,  mesh containers with thick liners filled with gravel - that surround military bases across Afghanistan. "I got busy with some bolt-cutters and a hammer and a drill," said Robin. "And I started making small crosses out of the discarded wire.".."A lot of the lads have asked if they can have one," he said. "And they've been wearing them, and understanding a bit about what lies behind it". Robin will be returning home to be reunited with his family after six months. "I've got three sons, aged 13, 11 and 7, and they're fab," he said. "They give my heart a reason for beating every morning". "The thing I've missed the most has been their smiles" he added. "The first thing I'll do when I get home is give them a hug".. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read SGT Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures. HELMAND, AFG  21/04/11. A British Army chaplain from Sidmouth who is due to finish his tour this Easter Sunday has proved a hit with paratroopers in Helmand Province, handing out crosses made from the wire-mesh that surrounds their base. Padre Robin Richardson (40) a member of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, has been serving in Afghanistan for the last six months. "Towards the beginning of the tour, some of the lads asked me if I had some crosses I could give them," he said. "I found a few at Camp Bastion, and I gave them out. I ran out very quickly.".."So I wandered around our camp at Shahzad, trying to find something I could fashion into a cross. I noticed some discarded Hesco wire, and I saw lots and lots of crosses". The wire normally makes up part of the Hesco Bastion fortified walls,  mesh containers with thick liners filled with gravel - that surround military bases across Afghanistan. "I got busy with some bolt-cutters and a hammer and a drill," said Robin. "And I started making small crosses out of the discarded wire.".."A lot of the lads have asked if they can have one," he said. "And they've been wearing them, and understanding a bit about what lies behind it". Robin will be returning home to be reunited with his family after six months. "I've got three sons, aged 13, 11 and 7, and they're fab," he said. "They give my heart a reason for beating every morning". "The thing I've missed the most has been their smiles" he added. "The first thing I'll do when I get home is give them a hug".. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read SGT Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures. HELMAND, AFG  21/04/11. Padre Robin Richardson behind hesco fencing from which he makes crosses. A British Army chaplain from Sidmouth who is due to finish his tour this Easter Sunday has proved a hit with paratroopers in Helmand Province, handing out crosses made from the wire-mesh that surrounds their base. Padre Robin Richardson (40) a member of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, has been serving in Afghanistan for the last six months. "Towards the beginning of the tour, some of the lads asked me if I had some crosses I could give them," he said. "I found a few at Camp Bastion, and I gave them out. I ran out very quickly.".."So I wandered around our camp at Shahzad, trying to find something I could fashion into a cross. I noticed some discarded Hesco wire, and I saw lots and lots of crosses". The wire normally makes up part of the Hesco Bastion fortified walls,  mesh containers with thick liners filled with gravel - that surround military bases across Afghanistan. "I got busy with some bolt-cutters and a hammer and a drill," said Robin. "And I started making small crosses out of the discarded wire.".."A lot of the lads have asked if they can have one," he said. "And they've been wearing them, and understanding a bit about what lies behind it". Robin will be returning home to be reunited with his family after six months. "I've got three sons, aged 13, 11 and 7, and they're fab," he said. "They give my heart a reason for beating every morning". "The thing I've missed the most has been their smiles" he added. "The first thing I'll do when I get home is give them a hug".. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read SGT Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures. HELMAND, AFG  21/04/11. Padre Robin Richardson wears one of his crosses which he makes from fencing.  A British Army chaplain from Sidmouth who is due to finish his tour this Easter Sunday has proved a hit with paratroopers in Helmand Province, handing out crosses made from the wire-mesh that surrounds their base. Padre Robin Richardson (40) a member of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, has been serving in Afghanistan for the last six months. "Towards the beginning of the tour, some of the lads asked me if I had some crosses I could give them," he said. "I found a few at Camp Bastion, and I gave them out. I ran out very quickly.".."So I wandered around our camp at Shahzad, trying to find something I could fashion into a cross. I noticed some discarded Hesco wire, and I saw lots and lots of crosses". The wire normally makes up part of the Hesco Bastion fortified walls,  mesh containers with thick liners filled with gravel - that surround military bases across Afghanistan. "I got busy with some bolt-cutters and a hammer and a drill," said Robin. "And I started making small crosses out of the discarded wire.".."A lot of the lads have asked if they can have one," he said. "And they've been wearing them, and understanding a bit about what lies behind it". Robin will be returning home to be reunited with his family after six months. "I've got three sons, aged 13, 11 and 7, and they're fab," he said. "They give my heart a reason for beating every morning". "The thing I've missed the most has been their smiles" he added. "The first thing I'll do when I get home is give them a hug".. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read SGT Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures. HELMAND, AFG  21/04/11. The crosses are finished off in the workshop. A British Army chaplain from Sidmouth who is due to finish his tour this Easter Sunday has proved a hit with paratroopers in Helmand Province, handing out crosses made from the wire-mesh that surrounds their base. Padre Robin Richardson (40) a member of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, has been serving in Afghanistan for the last six months. "Towards the beginning of the tour, some of the lads asked me if I had some crosses I could give them," he said. "I found a few at Camp Bastion, and I gave them out. I ran out very quickly.".."So I wandered around our camp at Shahzad, trying to find something I could fashion into a cross. I noticed some discarded Hesco wire, and I saw lots and lots of crosses". The wire normally makes up part of the Hesco Bastion fortified walls,  mesh containers with thick liners filled with gravel - that surround military bases across Afghanistan. "I got busy with some bolt-cutters and a hammer and a drill," said Robin. "And I started making small crosses out of the discarded wire.".."A lot of the lads have asked if they can have one," he said. "And they've been wearing them, and understanding a bit about what lies behind it". Robin will be returning home to be reunited with his family after six months. "I've got three sons, aged 13, 11 and 7, and they're fab," he said. "They give my heart a reason for beating every morning". "The thing I've missed the most has been their smiles" he added. "The first thing I'll do when I get home is give them a hug".. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read SGT Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures. HELMAND, AFG  21/04/11. The workshop where Padre Robin Richardson makes the crosses. A British Army chaplain from Sidmouth who is due to finish his tour this Easter Sunday has proved a hit with paratroopers in Helmand Province, handing out crosses made from the wire-mesh that surrounds their base. Padre Robin Richardson (40) a member of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, has been serving in Afghanistan for the last six months. "Towards the beginning of the tour, some of the lads asked me if I had some crosses I could give them," he said. "I found a few at Camp Bastion, and I gave them out. I ran out very quickly.".."So I wandered around our camp at Shahzad, trying to find something I could fashion into a cross. I noticed some discarded Hesco wire, and I saw lots and lots of crosses". The wire normally makes up part of the Hesco Bastion fortified walls,  mesh containers with thick liners filled with gravel - that surround military bases across Afghanistan. "I got busy with some bolt-cutters and a hammer and a drill," said Robin. "And I started making small crosses out of the discarded wire.".."A lot of the lads have asked if they can have one," he said. "And they've been wearing them, and understanding a bit about what lies behind it". Robin will be returning home to be reunited with his family after six months. "I've got three sons, aged 13, 11 and 7, and they're fab," he said. "They give my heart a reason for beating every morning". "The thing I've missed the most has been their smiles" he added. "The first thing I'll do when I get home is give them a hug".. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read SGT Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures. HELMAND, AFG  21/04/11. A British Army chaplain from Sidmouth who is due to finish his tour this Easter Sunday has proved a hit with paratroopers in Helmand Province, handing out crosses made from the wire-mesh that surrounds their base. Padre Robin Richardson (40) a member of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, has been serving in Afghanistan for the last six months. "Towards the beginning of the tour, some of the lads asked me if I had some crosses I could give them," he said. "I found a few at Camp Bastion, and I gave them out. I ran out very quickly.".."So I wandered around our camp at Shahzad, trying to find something I could fashion into a cross. I noticed some discarded Hesco wire, and I saw lots and lots of crosses". The wire normally makes up part of the Hesco Bastion fortified walls,  mesh containers with thick liners filled with gravel - that surround military bases across Afghanistan. "I got busy with some bolt-cutters and a hammer and a drill," said Robin. "And I started making small crosses out of the discarded wire.".."A lot of the lads have asked if they can have one," he said. "And they've been wearing them, and understanding a bit about what lies behind it". Robin will be returning home to be reunited with his family after six months. "I've got three sons, aged 13, 11 and 7, and they're fab," he said. "They give my heart a reason for beating every morning". "The thing I've missed the most has been their smiles" he added. "The first thing I'll do when I get home is give them a hug".. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read SGT Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures. HELMAND, AFG  21/04/11. Padre Robin Richardson. A British Army chaplain from Sidmouth who is due to finish his tour this Easter Sunday has proved a hit with paratroopers in Helmand Province, handing out crosses made from the wire-mesh that surrounds their base. Padre Robin Richardson (40) a member of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, has been serving in Afghanistan for the last six months. "Towards the beginning of the tour, some of the lads asked me if I had some crosses I could give them," he said. "I found a few at Camp Bastion, and I gave them out. I ran out very quickly.".."So I wandered around our camp at Shahzad, trying to find something I could fashion into a cross. I noticed some discarded Hesco wire, and I saw lots and lots of crosses". The wire normally makes up part of the Hesco Bastion fortified walls,  mesh containers with thick liners filled with gravel - that surround military bases across Afghanistan. "I got busy with some bolt-cutters and a hammer and a drill," said Robin. "And I started making small crosses out of the discarded wire.".."A lot of the lads have asked if they can have one," he said. "And they've been wearing them, and understanding a bit about what lies behind it". Robin will be returning home to be reunited with his family after six months. "I've got three sons, aged 13, 11 and 7, and they're fab," he said. "They give my heart a reason for beating every morning". "The thing I've missed the most has been their smiles" he added. "The first thing I'll do when I get home is give them a hug".. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read SGT Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © licensed to London News Pictures. HELMAND, AFG  21/04/11. The chapel at the base surrounded by the Hesco Bastion fortified walls. A British Army chaplain from Sidmouth who is due to finish his tour this Easter Sunday has proved a hit with paratroopers in Helmand Province, handing out crosses made from the wire-mesh that surrounds their base. Padre Robin Richardson (40) a member of 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, has been serving in Afghanistan for the last six months. "Towards the beginning of the tour, some of the lads asked me if I had some crosses I could give them," he said. "I found a few at Camp Bastion, and I gave them out. I ran out very quickly.".."So I wandered around our camp at Shahzad, trying to find something I could fashion into a cross. I noticed some discarded Hesco wire, and I saw lots and lots of crosses". The wire normally makes up part of the Hesco Bastion fortified walls,  mesh containers with thick liners filled with gravel - that surround military bases across Afghanistan. "I got busy with some bolt-cutters and a hammer and a drill," said Robin. "And I started making small crosses out of the discarded wire.".."A lot of the lads have asked if they can have one," he said. "And they've been wearing them, and understanding a bit about what lies behind it". Robin will be returning home to be reunited with his family after six months. "I've got three sons, aged 13, 11 and 7, and they're fab," he said. "They give my heart a reason for beating every morning". "The thing I've missed the most has been their smiles" he added. "The first thing I'll do when I get home is give them a hug".. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read SGT Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 29/05/2012, Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Soldiers celebrate the Queens Jubilee in Afghanistan by decorating their food hall with Union Jack bunting.  The men and women of the Armed Forces will be working through the weekend as thousands celebrate back home in the UK.   Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 17/06/11. Helmand, Afghanistan. Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox (White Shirt) visiting 3 Commando Brigade in Helmand Province (15 Jun 11).  Dr Fox today (23/06/2011) revealed that the cost of UK military operations in Libya as part of the UN resolution currently stands at £260m so far. Photo credit to read Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 17/06/11. Helmand, Afghanistan. Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox (White Shirt) visiting 3 Commando Brigade in Helmand Province (15 Jun 11).  Dr Fox today (23/06/2011) revealed that the cost of UK military operations in Libya as part of the UN resolution currently stands at £260m so far. Photo credit to read Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 17/06/11. Helmand, Afghanistan. Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox (White Shirt) visiting 3 Commando Brigade in Helmand Province (15 Jun 11).  Dr Fox today (23/06/2011) revealed that the cost of UK military operations in Libya as part of the UN resolution currently stands at £260m so far. Photo credit to read Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. File pic dated 29/05/2012. Afghan female police officer ISLAM BIBI (pictured) who has been has been shot dead outside her home. Lieutenant Islam Bibi, 37, was targeted by a gunman as she rode on a motorbike with her son-in-law on her way to work on Thursday morning. Pictured here in training in Helmand region. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. File pic dated 29/05/2012. Afghan female police officer ISLAM BIBI (pictured) who has been has been shot dead outside her home. Lieutenant Islam Bibi, 37, was targeted by a gunman as she rode on a motorbike with her son-in-law on her way to work on Thursday morning. Pictured here in training in Helmand region. Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. Afghanistan. 02/06/12 British soldiers enjoys a Jubilee Street Party at Camp Bastion today.  The men and women of the Armed Forces took part in party games and face painting activities to mark the Diamond Jubilee weekend. Licensed to London News Pictures. 02/06/12. Helmand, Afghanistan. . Photo credit : Alison Baskerville/ LNP
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  • © London News Pictures. 17.01.12. FILE PICTURE. 400 Gurkhas with more than six years' service would be made redundant under MOD plans along with 500 infantry privates. A Gurkha from 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e-Saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August, 2010. Photo: Sean Power/London News Pictures.
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  • © London News Pictures. 17.01.12. FILE PICTURE. 400 Gurkhas with more than six years' service would be made redundant under MOD plans along with 500 infantry privates. A Gurkha from 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e-Saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August, 2010. Photo: Sean Power/London News Pictures.
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  • © London News Pictures. 17.01.12. FILE PICTURE. 400 Gurkhas with more than six years' service would be made redundant under MOD plans along with 500 infantry privates. A Gurkha from 1st Battalian the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Nahr-e-Saraj, Helmand, Afghanistan. August, 2010. Photo: Sean Power/London News Pictures.
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 17/06/11. Helmand, Afghanistan. Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox (White Shirt) visiting 3 Commando Brigade in Helmand Province (15 Jun 11).  Dr Fox today (23/06/2011) revealed that the cost of UK military operations in Libya as part of the UN resolution currently stands at £260m so far. Photo credit to read Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 17/06/11. Helmand, Afghanistan. Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox (White Shirt) visiting 3 Commando Brigade in Helmand Province (15 Jun 11).  Dr Fox today (23/06/2011) revealed that the cost of UK military operations in Libya as part of the UN resolution currently stands at £260m so far. Photo credit to read Alison Baskerville/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 08/11/2015. Doncaster, UK. Ben Parkinson, Britain's most badly injured surviving soldier at Remembrance Sunday in Doncaster wearing his full size Army uniform for the first time after getting new full-size prosthetic legs. Ben has now been restored to his full height with a pair of X3 Geniums prosthetic legs, which are taller than the ones he had previously and have "intelligent technology". Former paratrooper Ben Parkinson, 30, was wounded when the vehicle in which he was travelling hit a mine in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006. Ben suffered the loss of both of his legs, severe brain injuries and a broken spine in the blast.  Photo credit: Andrew McCaren/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 08/11/2015. Doncaster, UK. Ben Parkinson, Britain's most badly injured surviving soldier at Remembrance Sunday in Doncaster wearing his full size Army uniform for the first time after getting new full-size prosthetic legs. Ben has now been restored to his full height with a pair of X3 Geniums prosthetic legs, which are taller than the ones he had previously and have "intelligent technology". Former paratrooper Ben Parkinson, 30, was wounded when the vehicle in which he was travelling hit a mine in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006. Ben suffered the loss of both of his legs, severe brain injuries and a broken spine in the blast.  Photo credit: Andrew McCaren/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 08/11/2015. Doncaster, UK. Ben Parkinson, Britain's most badly injured surviving soldier at Remembrance Sunday in Doncaster wearing his full size Army uniform for the first time after getting new full-size prosthetic legs. Ben has now been restored to his full height with a pair of X3 Geniums prosthetic legs, which are taller than the ones he had previously and have "intelligent technology". Former paratrooper Ben Parkinson, 30, was wounded when the vehicle in which he was travelling hit a mine in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006. Ben suffered the loss of both of his legs, severe brain injuries and a broken spine in the blast.  Photo credit: Andrew McCaren/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 08/11/2015. Doncaster, UK. Ben Parkinson, Britain's most badly injured surviving soldier at Remembrance Sunday in Doncaster wearing his full size Army uniform for the first time after getting new full-size prosthetic legs. Ben has now been restored to his full height with a pair of X3 Geniums prosthetic legs, which are taller than the ones he had previously and have "intelligent technology". Former paratrooper Ben Parkinson, 30, was wounded when the vehicle in which he was travelling hit a mine in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006. Ben suffered the loss of both of his legs, severe brain injuries and a broken spine in the blast.  Photo credit: Andrew McCaren/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 08/11/2015. Doncaster, UK. Ben Parkinson, Britain's most badly injured surviving soldier at Remembrance Sunday in Doncaster wearing his full size Army uniform for the first time after getting new full-size prosthetic legs. Ben has now been restored to his full height with a pair of X3 Geniums prosthetic legs, which are taller than the ones he had previously and have "intelligent technology". Former paratrooper Ben Parkinson, 30, was wounded when the vehicle in which he was travelling hit a mine in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006. Ben suffered the loss of both of his legs, severe brain injuries and a broken spine in the blast.  Photo credit: Andrew McCaren/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/12/2011. Leeds, UK. The funeral of Rifleman Sheldon Steel, (20), of the 5th Battalion The Rifles, who was killed by an explosion in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, whilst on foot patrol on November 27th. Photo credit : Joel Goodman/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 15/12/2011. Leeds, UK. The funeral of Rifleman Sheldon Steel, (20), of the 5th Battalion The Rifles, who was killed by an explosion in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, whilst on foot patrol on November 27th. Photo credit : Joel Goodman/LNP
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