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The British Army -
Securing Britain in an uncertain world

News & Features

Welsh troops remember comrades of forgotten conflict in Cyprus

Soldiers on exercise pause to remember fallen comrades

Welsh soldiers took time out from an overseas training exercise to lay wreaths at the graves of those lost in an almost forgotten colonial conflict.

Drummer Lee Rigby

Drummer Lee Rigby killed in Woolwich incident

The Ministry of Defence must announce that the soldier killed in yesterday's incident in Woolwich, South East London, was Drummer Lee Rigby, of 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

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The Rifles' ethos is to be innovative and forward-looking. Riflemen are expected to think for themselves and to be swift and bold in rising to any challenge.

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The Army Engagement Team tours the country talking to a wide variety of people. They seek to inform audiences and give them a greater understanding of the British Army.

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