Condor Marines back from helmand

From: Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK) | Date: April 13, 2007 | Copyright information

The new British Army commander in Afghanistan's volatile Helmand province said he and his men are "ready for the challenges ahead".

Control of Helmand was officially handed over from 3 Commando Brigade of the Royal Marines, who have reached the end of their six- month tour of duty, to the 12 Mechanised Brigade in a ceremony at the Lashkar Gah Base yesterday.

The battle-worn marines from 45 Commando are due to return to their Scottish base today after handing over control of the v...

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