From The Independent:
Today we remember all those brave soldiers, airmen and sailors who have died serving our country. We must also spare a thought for the servicemen and women who are still risking their lives for our sake. We need to ask whether we are providing the support, leadership and direction our troops need today. The answer is no.
This goes deeper than rows about inadequate equipment. It's about where we send the men and women of our armed forces in the first place, and what we ask them to do when they get there. At the moment, we have put them in the worst of all situations.
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Today we remember all those brave soldiers, airmen and sailors who have died serving our country. We must also spare a thought for the servicemen and women who are still risking their lives for our sake. We need to ask whether we are providing the support, leadership and direction our troops need today. The answer is no.
This goes deeper than rows about inadequate equipment. It's about where we send the men and women of our armed forces in the first place, and what we ask them to do when they get there. At the moment, we have put them in the worst of all situations.
Read more ....