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Creases on duty as British army chiefs in Afghanistan recall irons, deeming them a luxury
But that will be much harder for troops in Afghanistan after military bosses ordered the return of all their irons.
They have been deemed a luxury as British forces prepare to withdraw after 13 years.
Withdrawal: Soldiers at Camp Bastion, and other major bases, must give up their irons as the encampments shut down. Pictured is the British handover marking the end of combat operations in Afghanistan
The items must be given up as part of the huge operation to scale down the last two UK bases, including Camp Bastion.
Millions of pieces of equipment ranging from armoured trucks to light bulbs will come back to Britain in the biggest logistical exercise since the Second World War.
Previously, troops in Afghanistan were told to iron their uniforms several times a week.
Some are dismayed by the shift, saying keeping soldiers smart helps discipline and morale.
No more: The irons feature among thousands of items being shipped back to Britain after 13 years in the Afghan desert
Read more: Creases on duty as British army chiefs in Afghanistan recall irons, deeming them a luxury | Mail Online
- Military bosses ordered irons back from bases including Camp Bastion
- Move is part of a huge operation to scale down UK presence in Afghanistan
- It will be the biggest logistical exercise since the Second World War
But that will be much harder for troops in Afghanistan after military bosses ordered the return of all their irons.
They have been deemed a luxury as British forces prepare to withdraw after 13 years.
Withdrawal: Soldiers at Camp Bastion, and other major bases, must give up their irons as the encampments shut down. Pictured is the British handover marking the end of combat operations in Afghanistan
The items must be given up as part of the huge operation to scale down the last two UK bases, including Camp Bastion.
Millions of pieces of equipment ranging from armoured trucks to light bulbs will come back to Britain in the biggest logistical exercise since the Second World War.
Previously, troops in Afghanistan were told to iron their uniforms several times a week.
Some are dismayed by the shift, saying keeping soldiers smart helps discipline and morale.
No more: The irons feature among thousands of items being shipped back to Britain after 13 years in the Afghan desert
Read more: Creases on duty as British army chiefs in Afghanistan recall irons, deeming them a luxury | Mail Online
