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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announcement
All Army roles open to women
The Queen's Gurkha Engineers provide prestigious Queen's Guard
The Queen's Gurkha Engineers will be providing the Queen's Guard and Windsor Guard from 18th Feb to 12th April 2019.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science Day
The British Army led the way in showcasing opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) today on International Day of Women and Girls in Science Day with an inspiring hands-on event at the National Army Museum.
Back in the saddle for amazing Grace
A soldier from The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery who suffered a broken neck when she risked her life to save others was remarkably back in the saddle for the accession day gun salute in The Green Park in London.
D-Day 75: events to mark 75th anniversary of Normandy Landings announced
Events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day in June 2019 have been announced at The D-Day Story Museum in Portsmouth.
Army climbs 33 places on Stonewall 100 list
The Army has been named one of the most inclusive employers in Britain by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall in its Top 100 Employers list for 2019.
Scottish soldiers receive operational medals
HRH The Duke of York KG presented Medals to soldiers and officers of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 Scots) who took part in Operation Shader in Iraq, 2018.
British Army joins forces with England Netball
The British Army are very proud to announce its official sponsorship of England Netball who are both the 2018 Commonwealth Gold Medal Winners, and BBC Sports Personality, Team of the Year 2018.
Soldiers Provide Guard of Honour for Japan’s Prime Minister
The Irish Guards welcomed the Prime Minster of Japan, His Excellency Shinzō Abe to the UK with a Guard of Honour at The Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Apaches make Arctic debut
The British Army’s potent Apache attack helicopters are making their flying debut inside the Arctic Circle.
Capt Lou Rudd completes Antarctic expedition
On 28 Dec 2018, after 56 days, Capt Louis Rudd became the first Briton to cross Antarctica solo, unsupported and unassisted.
New Year Honours List
The service and dedication of 67 soldiers and officers, regular and reserve, are being recognised in the New Year Honours List 2019. The men and women from all ranks and all walks of life are being honoured for their service to the military and the nation.
Infantry - final frontier of the British Army opens doors to women
Today marks the start of a new era for the British Army as it welcomes applications from female civilians to apply to join the Infantry.
Army chefs help out the homeless for Christmas
Chefs from 16 Air Assault Brigade have served up platefuls of festive cheer to homeless people at Colchester Emergency Night Shelter.
The Great Airborne Bake-Off
The icing on the cake came under scrutiny as 16 Air Assault Brigade chefs held their annual Christmas Cake decoration competition.
Upcoming events & displays
TV Documentary
Raw Recruits
Channel 5 documentary ‘Raw Recruits’ documents the lives of Junior Soldiers as they pass through Phase 1 training at Army Foundation College Harrogate, the British Army’s only Junior Entry Phase 1 training.
22nd February 2019
Royal Army Chaplains’ Department Centenary
Royal Military Chapel, Wellington Barracks
Closing date: 19/09/2018
Army Photographic Competition
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Army Newsletter
The British Army’s newsletter has been re-introduced as part of our efforts to improve communications across the Army. IN FRONT is presented in a modern, smart phone compatible format so that it can be shared widely and to make the information more accessible. All ranks are encouraged to read it and follow the links to dip into areas of particular interest.
It can be hard to keep pace with the amount of change going on and with everything the Army is doing around the world. This newsletter together with a new Army Core Script enables us all to speak with a more unified voice wherever we serve in the Army.