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Defence in the Media: 23 August 2017

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This morning's papers continue to report on the US policy announcement in Afghanistan, as well as Carol Vorderman winning a prestigious aviation award.

PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCES AFGHANISTAN POLICY

During his address to troops at Fort Myer in Virginia in the early hours of Tuesday morning, President Trump outlined a new strategy for Afghanistan which he called a path toward victory. There is widespread coverage of the news in all major papers, including  The Daily Telegraph, The Times and The Independent. Some outlets speculate on the UK's role in light of the news.

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said:

The US commitment is very welcome. In my call with Secretary Mattis yesterday [21/08] we agreed that despite the challenges, we have to stay the course in Afghanistan to help build up its fragile democracy and reduce the terrorist threat to the West. It's in all our interests that Afghanistan becomes more prosperous and safer: that's why we ‎announced our own troop increase back in June.

An MOD spokesperson said:

As announced in June, we are already in the process of deploying an additional 85 British military personnel to Afghanistan, bringing our total contribution to 585. Britain and our allies have an enduring commitment to Afghanistan, and this support helps to prevent the country from becoming a safe haven for terror.

CAROL VORDERMAN RECEIVES AVIATION AWARD

Carol Vorderman, an honorary Group Captain and Ambassador for the RAF Air Cadets, has received the Lennox-Boyd Trophy for her work with the RAF Air Cadets. 

The likes of the Daily Telegraph, Daily Mirror and The Sun report that the award - from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association – is for her work furthering interest in aviation with the RAF Air Cadets.

Ambassador Honorary Group Captain Carol Vorderman said:

As Ambassador of the RAF Air Cadets I am delighted to be receiving this award from AOPA in front of the next generation of young aviators at the Air Cadet Aerospace Camp.

The Air Cadets is an inspiring youth organisation for 12 to 19-year-olds and with the help of adult volunteers delivers fantastic STEM opportunities for young people across the country each year.

IMAGE OF THE DAY

Celebrity Aviator Carol Vorderman  Receives Flying Award   Carol Vorderman, an honorary Group Captain and Ambassador for the RAF Air Cadets receives a prestigious aviation award. Crown copyright.
Carol Vorderman, an honorary Group Captain and Ambassador for the RAF Air Cadets receives a prestigious aviation award. Crown copyright.

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