Nine Australian soldiers have taken their own lives in just three weeks amid the release of a damning report into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. The four-year inquiry uncovered a ‘shameful record’ of unlawful killings which took place outside the ‘heat of battle’. A redacted version of the report was released on Thursday after weeks … Read more
Thousands of Australian soldiers could lose their medals after a report claimed there was no longer ‘sustained outstanding service’ after a damning inquiry exposed a litany of alleged war crimes. The atrocities allegedly committed by Australian Special Air Service members were so heinous they that more than 50 pages in Thursday’s report had to be redacted. … Read more
Donald Trump has been accused of trying to hamstring Joe Biden before he leaves office by ‘lighting so many foreign policy fires the Democrat won’t be able to put them out.’ The president has ordered thousands of troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq, attacked Chinese tech companies and brokered a colossal arms deal in the … Read more
Donald Trump has been accused of trying to hamstring Joe Biden before he leaves office by ‘lighting so many foreign policy fires the Democrat won’t be able to put them out.’ The president has ordered thousands of troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq, attacked Chinese tech companies and brokered a colossal arms deal in the … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing viewers call for Prince Harry to STAR in the show after he calls on fellow veteran JJ Chalmers to share sweet message of support By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 20:54 GMT, 14 November 2020 | Updated: 20:54 GMT, 14 November 2020 Strictly Come Dancing fans have called for Prince Harry to … Read more
The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross is one of the highest awards given for gallantry and leadership. It can be given posthumously in ‘recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy’. The medal is given to people serving in all ranks of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, … Read more
Prince Harry pens letter to Royal Marine who lost three limbs after kneeling on a bomb in Afghanistan and praises his ‘exceptional achievements and services’ Royal Marine Mark Ormrod lost three limbs in bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2007 Shared a letter he received from Duke of Sussex praising his ‘achievements’ First met Prince Harry at … Read more
Prince William has told armed forces personnel serving overseas that he’s ‘grateful’ for the ‘important job’ they’re doing, while Kate Middleton comforted a young boy whose father was killed in Afghanistan as they joined video calls to mark Remembrance Week. The Duke and Duchess Cambridge, both 38, who paid their respects to Britain’s war dead … Read more
The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross is one of the highest awards given for gallantry and leadership. It can be given posthumously in ‘recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy’. The medal is given to people serving in all ranks of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, … Read more
New claims Aussie special forces soldiers ‘gloated about torturing and slitting the throats of Afghan civilians and prisoners’ Confidential report revealed covering up of ‘blood lust’ from Australian soldiers Report details the conduct of soldiers in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2015 Some soldiers ‘gloated’ about illegal killings of unarmed civilians and prisoners By Andrew Prentice … Read more