Alex Ford
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Former Royal Air Force Airman who recently left the service and now making his way in the civilian world.

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The Mastiff Isn't Unsafe - What Are the Real Question That the Media Should Be Asking?

(3) Comments | Posted 3 May 2013 | (00:00)

The media loves a good story. It's what it exists for. Even better if that story is about something that has never happened before. If it's new news, then there is plenty of opportunity to fill the endless hours of rolling news with speculation and talking heads. If you are...

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Who Is to Blame for Violent Ex-Servicemen?

(0) Comments | Posted 15 March 2013 | (10:09)

So, ex-servicemen are more likely to be involved in acts of violence than people who haven't been in the forces.

And cue statements about soldiers being trained to kill and forced to undertake repeated tours away and become desensitised to violence. Blah, blah, blah.

But the headline...

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Speaking Up for the Interpreters of Afghanistan

(0) Comments | Posted 12 February 2013 | (23:00)

In Afghanistan, we rely upon friendly Afghan local civilians to help us do our work out there. When I was working out there, helping in the reconstruction work, it would have been impossible for me to engage, liaise and progress any of the projects there without the help of Afghan...

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Do We Really Need to Know What Harry Did in Afghanistan?

(16) Comments | Posted 22 January 2013 | (09:04)

Soldiers are required to do just one thing. Kill the enemy. It's their job. Everyone knows it's their job. It's obvious it's what they do. But when you are a member of the Royal Family... should you actually say that you have?

Prince Harry, sorry Captain Wales, has just finished...

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What It's Like to Spend Christmas in Afghanistan

(3) Comments | Posted 23 December 2011 | (23:00)

For some, it's the best time of the year. For some it's the worst. You see, for some they will be spending Christmas at home with their families - and some will be away from home.

Away, serving their country overseas. Whether that is in the Falkand Islands, one...

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