Below are pictures sent to the Shankill Mirror by local Service men and women while on deployment to Afghanistan.
‘Just another short note from the front. I thought you might like to see a few snaps. We had a few surprise visitors, Ross Kemp and Ant + Dec. This cheered up the girls no end, but I am not so sure about the lads around camp!!’
'Just thought you might like a photo from a female who is serving in Afghanistan at the moment. I've read the last few issues and haven't seen any girlie photos. I'm at Camp Bastion working in the hospital and here is a photo of me reading The Shankill Mirror.'
Royal Irish Rangers catching up on local news. Helmand Province Afghanistan.
Here’s a little bit of the Shankill (Afghanistan).
On patrol at PB Waterloo.
Royal Irish with ANA soldiers.
Taking a welcome break to read the Mirror.
Winning over hearts and minds.
Told you The Shankill Mirror was delivered in Afghanistan.
Not like home!
The Green Zone.
Local lads before they depart for Afghanistan.
Church service under canvas for the R.I.R. (Courtesy of Defence Press Office)
Early morning run on St. Patrick’s Day before an Ulster Fry. (Courtesy of Defence Press Office)
