SIXTY soldiers working in London as tube drivers, estate agents and teachers will put their lives at risk doing some of the most dangerous jobs in the world. The capital s only Territorial Army infantry regiment The London Regiment has begun pre-deployme... » MORE

WITH more than 100 British soldiers killed in Afghanistan in 2009, the war has attracted more media attention than ever before. Almost daily the reason for our being in the country is called into question by major news organisations. And with the demise... » MORE

Private Dean Edwards, 24 of Holloway Road, with B Coy, Edgware (Currently unemployed but trained as a hod carrier). Private Edwards will work in the infantry and said he can t wait to get out to start the job. My goal has always been to get out to fig... » MORE

Major Richard Celm, 37 of Wapping with C Coy, Balham , Company Commanding Officer. (Business Consultant) Major Celm of Wapping Lane will head up a team of 23 who will train and mentor the Afghan National Army (ANA). The role is a high-profile one given t... » MORE

Private Leroy Lawrence, 39 of Tottenham, with B Coy, Edgware. (Museum Security Officer). Private Lawrence will work as a rifleman in Forward Operating Bases (FOB s) across the country. One of his main roles will be to patrol in platoons of 20 or 30. An... » MORE

Private John Wilson, 22 of Islington, with B Coy, Edgware (Shop blaster). Prviate Wilson will work as an infantryman on the front line and hopes by being there he will help the Afghans find security. Most of them are glad we are there. There are barri... » MORE