Sitrep October 17th 2013
Transition continues in Afghanistan but the fighting goes on.
Why there’s a call to postpone more cuts to the army.
A preview of the NATO defence ministers meeting,
And retirement plans for HMS Illustrious:, how will she end up: museum, hotel or razor blades?
PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst Christopher Lee
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Colonel Stuart Tootal who commanded 3 Para discussing Afghanistan.
Hugh Milroy,Chief Executive of the charity Veterans Aid, talking about the cuts to the Army and recruitment issues.
Bill Ferris, Chief Executive of Chatham Historic Dockyard…
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