This group of Pembrokeshire soldiers have set off for Iraq, following a training programme at Castlemartin Range.

Brothers Nicholas, Robert and Simon Dearden, pictured here with the mayor of Pembroke, Councillor Pearl Llewellyn, all serve in the Royal Regiment of Wales.

Councillor Llewellyn visited the soldiers at Castlemartin Range to wish them luck before their six-month tour of duty.

Also pictured are ex-Pembroke School pupils, Private Sam Winklass and Lance Corporal Mark Greenslade, who will also spend the next six months in Iraq.