Julie Hayes in Afghanistan

Corporal Adam King, based at Lashkar Gah

Local soldiers in Afghanistan linked with home

"You're nervous at first, but I'd rather be here than in an office"

Messages home

Throwing stones - the battle for hearts and minds

Losing a comrade

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'The children seem to be coping. I probably cope worse than them'

Thankless work

Night life

Beyond the wire

Camp life

Faith and favours

Dangerous Ground

Bastion in the desert

Defying expectations

Touching down in Kandahar, Afghanistan

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