Soldiers from the Bordon Garrison have begun their preparations to go to the Balkans to assist with peacekeeping forces already there.
Troops from 4 Battalion, based at the Louisberg Barracks, will be leaving for Bosnia and Kosovo in the New Year to ensure that vehicles used by the peacekeeping forces are roadworthy.
A full version of this story will be found in the Bordon Herald of December 1, 2000.