Wednesday 16 December 2009

Top Stories From "Wilton Live" Wednesday 16 December

We Link Up Live With Afghanistan
In our monthly update live from theatre, Lt Col Robin Smith spoke about the work of HQ Joint Force Support

More Helicopters Are Destined For Afghanistan
Air Commodore Simon Falla spoke about the new Chinooks and Merlins heading out to theatre

UK Electronic Counter Measure Are The Best In The World
Maj Pete Brunton discussed Force Protection

We Link Up Live To America
Apache pilot Cpt Dave Hennessy AAC talked about his work with the US Army

Friday 4 December 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 2 December

Padre Grant Ashton Brings A Christmas Message
The Assistant Chaplain-General gave his thoughts on Christmas

An Insight Into Further Education Bursaries
Maj Matt Ketterer provided details of the Scheme

Story Book Soldiers Brings Children And Serving Parents Closer
Kirsty Alderson spoke about the gift of recording stories for your child

Army Families Federation Update
Sue Davies came into the studio to give the AFF's monthly update

Wednesday 18 November 2009

Top Stories From "Wilton Live" Wednesday 18 November

We Link Up Live With Afghanistan

In our monthly update live from theatre, Col Greville Bibby spoke about the work of the Provincial Reconstruction Team

The Army Lends Support To Soldiers With Worries About Their Mental Health Or Wellbeing

Maj Steve Devlin explained the help available to soldiers

A New Branch Is Formed Within The Commitments Directorate


Brig Tom Beckett spoke about the formation of a new Counter-IED branch

We Link Up Live To Kenya

Chief of Staff Maj James Clark spoke to Josette about Exercise Grand Prix

Wednesday 4 November 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 4 November

The New Armed Forces Act 2006 Is Implemented

Col John Donnelly detailed the changes

There Are New Rules For The Army Sports Lottery

Secretary of the Army Sports Control Board Lt Col Chris Harris gave an update

The Chief Environment & Safety Officer (Army) Reviews Road Traffic Accident Prevention

Col Ian Tinsley spoke about the campaign aimed at soldiers

We Take A Look At The Potential Soldier Programme

Project Manager Malcolm Watson explained about the new website

Thursday 8 October 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 7 October

Reductions Are To Be Made In BFPO Services At NATO Headquarters

Lt Col George Waters explained the details

New Fitness Training Initiatives Are Being Introduced

Maj Brian Dupree discussed the introduction of new Fitness and Weight Management Policies

Josette Takes A Look At New Civilian Qualifications For Army Instructors

Maj Peter Ramsden explained the opportunities for developing civilian accreditation

Soldiers From 4 Rifles Are Heading For Mount Kilimanjaro To Raise Money For Help For Heroes

CSgt Stewart Le Couilliard spoke about the expedition

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Top Stories From "Wilton Live" Wednesday 16 September

We Link Up Live With Afghanistan

In our monthly update live from theatre, Lt Col Nick Richardson spoke about the overall success of 19 Brigade's tour

Theatre Troops Give Specialist Support To Operations

Col Richard Stanford explained the role of Theatre Troops

Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training Is Rolled Out To Recruits

OC Training Development Team at the Land Warfare Centre Maj Jill Pease described the latest developments in C-IED training

We Link Up Live To The Democratic Republic of Congo

Lt Col Tim Woodman spoke to Josette about the work of British Army Personnel serving in the Congo

Thursday 3 September 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 2 September

Army Recruitment And Manning Both Report Beneficial Increases

Brig Jolyon Jackson Commander of Recruiting Group and Col Dickie Haldenby Colonel Manning explained the current position

The Army Benevolent Fund Continues Its Success Story

Brig David Shaw discussed fund raising and awards by the soldiers' charity

A Look At The Work Of The Army Enquiries And Aftercare Support Cell

Desk officer Terry Hughes provided insight into their work

Army Families Federation Update

Sue Davies came into the studio to give the AFF's monthly update

Wednesday 1 July 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 1 July

A New Initiative To Help Bring Back Soldiers Who Go Absent Without Leave

Josette spoke to Maj (rtd) Peter Kinross about the soldiers who go AWOL and the new Absence Recovery Warrant Officers brought in to help them return

New Settlement Provisions Have Come Into Place For Dependents Of Foreign And Commonwealth Soldiers

Maj Rodney Harwood DPSA spoke about the settlement. More information can be found at www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/CorporatePublications/PersonnelPublications/Welfare/DeploymentInformationForFamilies.htm

Have You Registered To Vote?

Maj (rtd) Morgan O'Neal explained about the importance of registering and distance voting

Army Families Federation Update

Chief Executive Julie McCarthy came into the studio to give the AFF's monthly update

Thursday 18 June 2009

Top Stories From "Wilton Live" Wednesday 17 June

We Link Up Live With Afghanistan

In our monthly update live from theatre, MO Maj Guy Fordham spoke about the work of the Lashkar Gah Medical Centre

ArmyNET Goes From Strength To Strength

Maj Ash Loudon chatted about the new wave of updates to ArmyNET

The Royal Military School Of Music Shows Its Rock Side

Deputy Chief Instructor at the RMSM Cpt Glen Jones discussed the evolution of Military Music into pop and rock

20 Armoured Brigade Have Returned To Germany

Josette caught up with Cpt Laurence Roche to find out about life after Iraq

Thursday 4 June 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 3 June

The Work Of The Army Central Fund

Col Robin Eccles discussed the work and Awards of the fund

An Insight Into The Recently Released Manning Figures

Lt Col Bob Slay SO1 Manpower Assessments revealed details of the recently released manning figures

Events Will Be Taking Place To Celebrate Armed Forced Day

Armed Forces Day is on 27 June and Uniform to Work Day is on 26 June - Col Patrick Crowley gave details of the some of the celebrations

Army Families Federation Update

Chief Executive Julie McCarthy came into the studio to give the AFF's monthly update

Wednesday 20 May 2009

Top Stories From "Wilton Live" Wednesday 20 May

We Link Up Live With Iraq And Afghanistan

In our monthly updates live from theatre, Padre Phillip McCormack spoke about the work of his Chaplains in Afghanistan and Cpt Laurence Roche Lt Col Sean Tully explained why there are still British Soldiers in Iraq

What The The Newly Formed Directorate Of Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Will Mean To Soldiers

Col Hamish de Bretton-Gordon talked about the role of the new ISTAR branch which was set up in November last year

We Take A Look At Army Triathlon

The Triathlon season began this month, Maj Chris Stuart came into the studio to talk about the Army's best subscribed sport

Why Soldiers Should Review Their Drinking Habits

Maj Steve Devlin discussed alcohol issues within the British Army

Thursday 7 May 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 6 May

The Red Devils Provide An Insight Into Their Training

OC of the Parachute Regiment Freefall Display Team Maj Paul Blair revealed the hard work and training which go into becoming a member of Britain's best loved display team

How To Prevent Becoming A Victim Of Crime In The Garrison

Cpl Elizabeth Lowe discussed crime prevention

Recruitment Moves Online

Maj Charlie Mayo spoke about the latest movement in recruitment which sees potential soldiers testing themselves online

Army Families Federation Update

Sue Davies came into the studio to give the AFF's monthly update

Top Stories from Wilton "Live" Wednesday 15 April

We Link Up Live With Iraq And Afghanistan

In our monthly updates live from theatre, WO2 Christopher Fuller and Cpt Laurence Roche spoke about operational progress, and also life on the front line for British soldiers

My Daddy Is A Soldier

Lady Caroline Richards talked about My Daddy Is A Soldier - a wonderful book which helps young children deal with their parents being away a lot . . . all profits go to the Afghan Appeal Fund

A New WO1 Appointment Is Being Trialled

Brig Matthew Maer explained about "Command Sergeant Majors" a new WO1 appointment

Army Hockey Is A Growing Sport

Player and Coach Cpt Matt Jamieson discussed the latest events and successes in Army Hockey

Thursday 2 April 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 1 April

How To Ease The Transition Into Civilian Life

Maj Jerry Redford discussed a new service booklet Transition to Civilian Life which will be available in May

The MoD Supports The Children's Act 2004

Col David Cartwright explained the Children’s Act 2004 and it's relevance to Army families

The First Headlines From the Army Families Continuous Attitude Survey Are Released

David Wynne-Davies provided insight into the initial findings of AFCAS

Army Families Federation Update

Chief Executive Julie McCarthy came into the studio to give the AFF's monthly update

Thursday 19 March 2009

Top Stories From "Wilton Live" Wednesday 18 March

We Link Up Live With Iraq And Afghanistan
In our monthly updates live from theatre, Tim Wiseman, Cpl Georgina Lord and Lt Col Dickie Winchester spoke about operational progress, and also life on the front line for British soldiers - at work and relaxing

A Look At The Army's Equipment Plans
Col Paul Armstrong provided insight into everything from the Land Training Fleet to Equipment Support

How To Prevent Hearing Loss
Maj Steve Devlin discussed the causes and prevention of Noise Induced Hearing Loss amongst soldiers

The New Developments Being Made In Pre-Deployment Training
Brig David Homer talked about the changes to Pre-deployment Training and the reasons behind them.

Wednesday 4 March 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 4 March

National And Military No Smoking Day
Lt Col Ian Horn discussed No Smoking Day which is on 11 March, and the events and advice available to those looking to kick the habit

Olympic Hopes
Speaking live from the slopes of Jusana Perioli in Northern Italy, Army Bobsleigh Secretary Maj Helen Carter talked about the upcoming Army and Inter Service events, and updated us on those soldiers already representing GB in the sport

A New Advertising Campaign
As a new advertising campaign is launched, Maj Charlie Mayo revealed what was involved, and explained about the web competition and national events which will run alongside it

Army Families Federation Update
Sue Davies came into the studio to give the AFF's monthly update

Thursday 19 February 2009

Top Stories From "Wilton Live" Wednesday 18 February

Live Link Ups With Afghanistan And Iraq
In our monthly updates live from theatre, Sgt Bryn Pugh and Cpt Laurence Roche spoke about operational progress, and also life on the front line for British soldiers - at work and relaxing

CinC - A Review Of The Past Year - And A Look At The Future
Commander in Chief Gen Sir David Richards looked back over his year as Commander in Chief and gave some an insight into what lies ahead

Service Families Accommodation
Director of Infrastructure Brig Mark Armstrong discussed Army housing, the problems, and the way forward

Operational Ration Packs
Maj Richard Player brought in some samples from the new menu which is about to be trialled in Afghanistan

Thursday 5 February 2009

Top Stories From "Upavon Live" Wednesday 4 February

Compulsory Drugs Testing
Col John Donnely discussed CDT in the Army, how it works and why it is so important

Adventure Breaks For Service Children
Maj Rodney Harward provided information on activity breaks for Service children including the Royal British Legion's Poppy Adventure Breaks, SSAFA's Additional Needs and Disability Breaks, and Families Activity Breaks for the Bereaved

Avoiding Non-Freezing Cold Injuries
Col Ian Horn gave tips on spotting and preventing non-freezing cold injuries

Doing Alright!
WO2 Kevin Hosford spoke about the opportunities for soldiers who would like to change their trade or their cap badge

Wednesday 21 January 2009

Top Stories From "Wilton Live" Wednesday 21 January

Live Link Ups With Afghanistan And Iraq
In our monthly updates live from theatre, WO2 Andy Tidbury and Cpt Laurence Roche spoke about operational progress, and also life on the front line for British soldiers - at work and relaxing

Access To Medical Treatment
Assnt Director Clinical Services Col John Burgess discussed the Hospital Fast Track System, why it was needed and who can benefit

Publication Of The Reserves Review
Col Alistair Bruce Assistant Director of Communications for Reserve Forces spoke about the contribution of the Reserves and announced the up-coming publication of the Reserves Review

The Army Benevolent Fund - A Look To The Future
Brig David Shaw CBE, Director Regional Fundraising and Liaison gave insight into the extraordinary work of the ABF and chatted about up-coming events