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Date Posted: Sun, Jul 29 2007, 13:45:24 PDT
Author: Richard W.
Subject: Brits end 'Operation Banner

Note: forwarded message attached.

"It will have been the longest continual deployment of UKArmed Forces in their history."All so they can keep what they stole.Richard

Subject: OPERATION BANNER ENDS ON JULY 31
OPERATION BANNER ENDS ON JULY 31 07/25/07 07:29 EST

The military operation in Northern Ireland will be
downgraded at the end of the month, ending the British
Army's longest deployment, Armed Forces Minister Bob
Ainsworth said today.

He said Operation Banner will end on July 31 - 38 years
after the military were deployed in Northern Ireland.

In a statement to MPs, Mr Ainsworth said August 1 will mark
the "beginning of a new era" in Northern Ireland, with
military levels similar to the rest of the UK.

He said: "On July 31, Operation Banner will come to an end;
the Army, RAF and Royal Navy having delivered continuous
support to the police and civil authorities in Northern
Ireland for 38 years."

"It will have been the longest continual deployment of UK
Armed Forces in their history."

Less than 5,000 troops will remain, with limited
responsibilities to support the Police Service of Northern
Ireland.

Mr Ainsworth said: "After August 1, the vast majority of
military support in Northern Ireland will be broadly
comparable to the assistance that is currently provided in
Great Britain, tailored for the particular circumstances in
Northern Ireland."

Military helicopters will remain, but will be mainly used
for training and supporting civil authorities.

Mr Ainsworth said: "August 1 marks the beginning of a new
era for the UK Armed Forces in Northern Ireland when, as
with other parts of the country, the military will become
very much part of the community."

"The impact of the commitment since 1969 has been
considerable on both the military themselves and on the MoD
civilians supporting them."

"They and the community at large have suffered both death
and injury. We should take this opportunity to remember the
commitment, bravery and sacrifice of all those who have
served over so many years in helping deliver the current,
more settled and more optimistic circumstances."
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