Although other items take priority in the news please remember that the military is still conducting dangerous missions against the forces of IS. Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft supporting Iraqi ground forces as part of the international coalition have conducted multiple air strikes on IS terrorists in recent days as they continued to strengthen security in the area east of Mount Sinjar. Please pray for their protection. For more info: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/latest-iraq-air-strikes  The military also play a vital role in combatting Ebola as they combine their roles of logistics, planning, supply and medical work and training. Continuing the government’s commitment to help tackle the Ebola outbreak in west Africa, Headquarters 11 Infantry Brigade will take on a central command role. Usually based in Aldershot, they will take over from 104 Logistics Brigade who have been in Sierra Leone since September 2014.