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Farewell to a Hereford hero

Pictures of the funeral service held for Sjt Paul McAleese from Hereford, killed in Afghanistan.

Features, images, audio and blogs from the soldiers of the Mercian Regiment (including the old Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters regiment), who are on a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

The funeral of Rifleman Aldridge

Hear the words of Rifleman Aldridge's mother, Lucy, and a description of his funeral procession...

PICTURES: On parade in Hereford

Solidiers from what was the Herefordshire Light Infantry parade through Hereford city centre.

VIDEO: Parade in Worcester

Andrew Christian-Brookes filmed the Queen's Royal Hussars marching through Worcester

PICTURES: Soldiers on parade

Troops from the Queen's Royal Hussars and a military band parade through Worcester city centre.

Off to Afghanistan - pictures

Pictures of the 2nd battalion of the Mercian Regiment in Belfast as they prepare to leave.

VIDEO AND AUDIO

Watch videos of the Mercian Regiment in action if Afghanistan and listen to interview with soldiers.

Army blogs from Helmand Province

Colour Sergeant Michael Saunders writes about the loss of another soldier from the Mercian Regiment.

My daughter, the soldier

Captain Becky Cansdale is going to Afghanistan for her second tour of duty there.

The CO on duty in Afghanistan

Lt. Col Simon Banton, Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion, the Mercian Regiment talks to BBC H&W.

Your messages to our troops

Send your messages of good luck to local soldiers as they serve in Afghanistan.

In harms way - Pte Adam Josey

What makes a territorial army solder want to put their life on the line for their country?

Regulars and territorials

What makes a territorial army solder want to put their life on the line for their country?

Wearing the uniform

Three territorial soldiers from Worcestershire talk about some of the perks of wearing a uniform.

The Mercian Regiment in Afghanistan

A brief look back at the 2nd Battalion of the Mercian Regiment's active service in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan - BBC News

Comprehensive overview of the country, the conflict and the future from BBC News.

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