
The role of the Armed Forces never stops, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day and Christmas is included!
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So where are our troops dotted around the globe over the festive period for 2019? The list below includes some of the locations the UK’s military is active…
- Afghanistan – around a 1,000 troops are currently training UK allies.
- Estonia – 850 Queen’s Royal Hussars are here for NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence operations.
- Iraq – around a 1,000 troops are stationed in a training role.
- Mali – 90 troops are present assisting French forces in counter terrorist duties.
- Poland – 150 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are deployed.
- Falklands – 1,000 troops are stationed here.
- South Sudan – Troops are here in a peacekeeping capacity.
In addition to these areas, units are on standby on home soil, whilst 14 Naval ships will be at sea over Christmas, including 1 submarine.
Read the full messages of support for troops away this Christmas as part of our Jingle Comms campaign in association with SSAFA here.


