3,800 UK troops to leave Afghanistan

Jimbuna · 12-19-12, 01:24 PM

And not a moment too soon

UK to withdraw 3,800 troops from Afghanistan during 2013

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David Cameron has told MPs that 3,800 British troops - almost half of the current force serving in Helmand province - are to be withdrawn from Afghanistan next year.
Troop numbers are already being reduced from 9,500 to 9,000 before Christmas.
And numbers would fall to about 5,200 by the end of 2013, Mr Cameron told MPs at Prime Minister's Questions.
All Nato operations are due to finish by the end of 2014, with responsibility being transferred to Afghan forces

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20778561

Gerald · 12-19-12, 01:32 PM

So true, and in time for the holidays!

Fubar2Niner · 12-19-12, 02:43 PM

At bloody last !!

Get home soon boys and don't spare the horses. Have a great and above all safe Xmas

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Cybermat47 · 12-19-12, 02:47 PM

Best Christmas present ever!

eddie · 12-19-12, 04:54 PM

That's great news JIm, hero's every one of them!

BTW, a few years ago, I found a video of British troops serving in the Iraq War. They are in a building, and taking fire from a bigger building in the distance. They called in air support, and it must have been a couple of 1,000 pounders which were dropped, because the whole building went up!! The Brits were yelling and carrying on after the drop, but I couldn't understand what they were saying. So I sent the link (which I can't find at the moment) to my friend who lives in London. I asked him to tell me what they said because with their accents, I didn't understand them. He wrote back and said, I could tell you what they said, but they're northeners and its nothing but profanity!! LOL

Jimbuna · 12-19-12, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie

That's great news JIm, hero's every one of them!

BTW, a few years ago, I found a video of British troops serving in the Iraq War. They are in a building, and taking fire from a bigger building in the distance. They called in air support, and it must have been a couple of 1,000 pounders which were dropped, because the whole building went up!! The Brits were yelling and carrying on after the drop, but I couldn't understand what they were saying. So I sent the link (which I can't find at the moment) to my friend who lives in London. I asked him to tell me what they said because with their accents, I didn't understand them. He wrote back and said, I could tell you what they said, but they're northeners and its nothing but profanity!! LOL

Find that link and I'll certainly do my best to interpret it my friend

Fubar2Niner · 12-19-12, 05:16 PM

@ed & jim

I'd appreciate a link mates if you turn it up.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Jimbuna · 12-19-12, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fubar2Niner

@ed & jim

I'd appreciate a link mates if you turn it up.

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

Most definitely

eddie · 12-19-12, 05:50 PM

Will post it here, when I locate it,

Jimbuna · 12-19-12, 06:01 PM

Cheers

Fubar2Niner · 12-19-12, 06:50 PM

Many thanks gents

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

eddie · 12-19-12, 07:43 PM

No luck yet on that particular video, but have sent an email to my friend John in London to see if he still has it. Have seen some pretty intense videos of Brits in action in Iraq, looks like more confusion then anything else at times. Being shot at from every direction

Stealhead · 12-19-12, 10:56 PM

I have seen quite a few with Royal Army or Royal Marines in combat in Afghanistan over the years.Like most soldiers it is mostly bad language.

a bit like this(LANGUAGE)

or this

eddie · 12-20-12, 12:57 AM

Here's a pretty moving tribute to British soldiers.

Fubar2Niner · 12-20-12, 04:52 AM

Indeed ed, and here's something a little more light hearted from our lads,

Best regards.

Fubar2Niner

12-19-12, 01:32 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	So true, and in time for the holidays! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-19-12, 02:47 PM	#4
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12-19-12, 04:54 PM	#5
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	That's great news JIm, hero's every one of them! BTW, a few years ago, I found a video of British troops serving in the Iraq War. They are in a building, and taking fire from a bigger building in the distance. They called in air support, and it must have been a couple of 1,000 pounders which were dropped, because the whole building went up!! The Brits were yelling and carrying on after the drop, but I couldn't understand what they were saying. So I sent the link (which I can't find at the moment) to my friend who lives in London. I asked him to tell me what they said because with their accents, I didn't understand them. He wrote back and said, I could tell you what they said, but they're northeners and its nothing but profanity!! LOL __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

12-19-12, 05:50 PM	#9
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Will post it here, when I locate it, __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

12-19-12, 06:01 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Cheers __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-19-12, 02:43 PM	#3
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,175 Downloads: 279 Uploads: 0	At bloody last !! Get home soon boys and don't spare the horses. Have a great and above all safe Xmas Best regards. Fubar2Niner

12-19-12, 05:16 PM	#7
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,175 Downloads: 279 Uploads: 0	@ed & jim I'd appreciate a link mates if you turn it up. Best regards. Fubar2Niner

12-19-12, 06:50 PM	#11
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,175 Downloads: 279 Uploads: 0	Many thanks gents Best regards. Fubar2Niner

12-19-12, 07:43 PM	#12
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	No luck yet on that particular video, but have sent an email to my friend John in London to see if he still has it. Have seen some pretty intense videos of Brits in action in Iraq, looks like more confusion then anything else at times. Being shot at from every direction __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

12-19-12, 10:56 PM	#13
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I have seen quite a few with Royal Army or Royal Marines in combat in Afghanistan over the years.Like most soldiers it is mostly bad language. a bit like this(LANGUAGE) or this

12-20-12, 12:57 AM	#14
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Here's a pretty moving tribute to British soldiers. __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

12-20-12, 04:52 AM	#15
Fubar2Niner Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London. UK Posts: 4,175 Downloads: 279 Uploads: 0	Indeed ed, and here's something a little more light hearted from our lads, Best regards. Fubar2Niner