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Troops plan Operation Bright Day

British and Afghan troops in major operation

Nearly 1,000 British and Afghan soldiers have taken part in a major operation to increase security around a vital town in Helmand Province.

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery ride down the High Street at St John's Wood

Diamond ending to King's Troop time at St John's Wood

2,500 schoolchildren lined a route decorated with bunting and flags to sing a selection of World War One songs as the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery rode through St John’s Wood for the last time on 6 Feb 2012.

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4 PARA is the Reserve Battalion of the Parachute Regiment. It consists of volunteers who are fully trained soldiers and also have civilian employment.

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The Territorial Army, or TA as it is usually known, is part of Britain's reserve land forces, providing support to the Regular Army at home and overseas.

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