British Soldiers Fighting The Taliban Are Told To Iron Their Uniforms

Time to iron? Don't think so. British soldiers from B Company, 2 Mercian wait for a helicopter before leaving on an operation in Helmand province.

Fighting The Taliban? Make Sure You Have Ironed Your Uniform, Our Boys Are Told -- The Daily Mail

Boots polished to a shine and brass buttons gleaming on perfectly-pressed tunics, the traditional British soldier has always prided himself on looking immaculate.

But on the hot, dusty battlefields of southern Afghanistan, UK troops fighting the Taliban are embroiled in a new campaign... against having to iron their uniforms.

Servicemen and women risking their lives in Helmand province say they have enough to worry about without being forced to press their combat gear several times a week.

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My Comment: At least their uniforms are not bright red as was the case over 200 years ago.

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