Woofers in AfghanistanYou are in: Hereford and Worcester > BBC Hereford and Worcester > Programme schedules > Breakfast > Mercian Regiment in Afghanistan  Pictures of the funeral service held for Sjt Paul McAleese from Hereford, killed in Afghanistan. Features, images, audio and blogs from the soldiers of the Mercian Regiment (including the old Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters regiment), who are on a tour of duty in Afghanistan.  Hear the words of Rifleman Aldridge's mother, Lucy, and a description of his funeral procession...  Solidiers from what was the Herefordshire Light Infantry parade through Hereford city centre.  Andrew Christian-Brookes filmed the Queen's Royal Hussars marching through Worcester  Troops from the Queen's Royal Hussars and a military band parade through Worcester city centre.  Pictures of the 2nd battalion of the Mercian Regiment in Belfast as they prepare to leave.  Watch videos of the Mercian Regiment in action if Afghanistan and listen to interview with soldiers.  Colour Sergeant Michael Saunders writes about the loss of another soldier from the Mercian Regiment.  Captain Becky Cansdale is going to Afghanistan for her second tour of duty there.  Lt. Col Simon Banton, Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion, the Mercian Regiment talks to BBC H&W.  Send your messages of good luck to local soldiers as they serve in Afghanistan.  What makes a territorial army solder want to put their life on the line for their country? What makes a territorial army solder want to put their life on the line for their country? Three territorial soldiers from Worcestershire talk about some of the perks of wearing a uniform.  A brief look back at the 2nd Battalion of the Mercian Regiment's active service in Afghanistan.  Comprehensive overview of the country, the conflict and the future from BBC News. You are in: Hereford and Worcester > BBC Hereford and Worcester > Programme schedules > Breakfast > Mercian Regiment in Afghanistan |
