Irish in the British Armed Forces Irish in the British Armed Forces The Irish in the British Armed Forces refers to the history of Irish people serving in the British Armed Forces (including the British Army, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and other elements). Ireland was then as part of the United Kingdom from 1800-1922 and during this time in particular many Irishmen fought in the British Army. Different social classes joined the military for various reasons, including the Anglo-Irish officers who thoroughly identified with the British Empire, while others, typically poorer Irish Catholics did so to feed their families or seeking adventure. Many
Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan Google Earth 41°30'05.69"N 69°33'44.90"E). The Frontier Service, also called the Committee for State Border Protection of the National Security Service, is the border guard of Uzbekistan. They have gotten into disagreements with the Kyrgyz Frontier Force in the Batken Region. The Frontier Service also operates the riverine naval assets of Uzbekistan, which include two Gyurza class gunboats. The military, NSS, and MIA maintain several spetsnaz battalions, including Scorpion Group, Bars GBars, and Alpha Group. They are commonly used against Islamic terrorists in the border regions near Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan The Armed Forces of