ISSUE MAY 2008
1990-1999

BURNS on the border
1 KOSB celebrates link with the Muse, Feb 1990

WHY vehicle checkpoints cause a bit of 'schinfin'
1 KOSB on patrol
, Mar 1990
LIGHT Infantry feels change of mood on Belfast's streets
SOLDIER joins riflemen of 3 LI, Jan 1992
BIG boost for NI strength
Troop numbers rise to their highest level since 1981, Feb 1992
GREENJACKETS in Northern Ireland
Three Regular battalions serve together for the last time, Feb 1992
NO respite for PWO in Belfast
The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire completes six-month tour of Belfast, Jun 1992
DERR in Saxon role after Armagh tour
The Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment on tour as Armagh roulement battalion, Oct 1993
BIG airlift to Crossmaglen
Battalions moved to south Armagh base, Jul 1994
PATROLS relaxed in Londonderry
For the first time since the Troubles began, troops are not patrolling the city streets, Nov 1994
argylls

ARGYLLS savour peace dividend in West Belfast
There is an air of excitement on the streets that hasn't been felt for 25 years, Nov 1994

GOODBYE to the mill
The first major base to be given up by the British Army, May 1995
MORE soldiers deployed as ceasefire fails
500 British troops are redeployed to Northern Ireland, Mar 1996
NOT quite so Crossmaglen
1st Bn, Royal Scots in South Armagh, May 1996
SOLDIER dies after HQNI blast
Medics, first aiders and civilians targetted with two car bombs, Oct 1996
MIXED memories of South Armagh
Death of a colleague strengthens 3 RHA's unity of purpose, Apr 1997
HUGE policing operation pays off
3rd Infantry Brigade prepares for the annual Drumcree parade at Portadown, Aug 1999

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