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Soldier starting salary rises to £20,000
Soldiers receive pay rise
Junior Soldiers Stride Towards New Careers
The Army Foundation College in Harrogate saw over 500 teenagers march on their way to a new career when they graduated from the Army’s flagship training establishment for 16-17-year olds on today.
Paratroopers in Norfolk preparing for deployment to Afghanistan.
Colchester-based 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) is deploying to the Afghan capital Kabul from late September as part of the UK’s enduring support to the Afghan Government. Their mission is to protect NATO military and civilian advisors working in government ministries, as well as UK mentors based at the Afghan National Army Officers’ Academy.
Army come to the aid of Whaley Bridge
Forty soldiers from the Light Dragoons have deployed to Whaley Bridge to help emergency services battling to reduce water levels at Toddbrook Reservoir.
Army Medics join forces with NHS for challenging exercise
256 (City of London) Field Hospital, based in Walworth, have recently conducted Exercise Medical Challenge (EMC19) with the help of other Reserve units from across London.
Gunners and rugby players learn from each other
Aspiring professional rugby players have been put through their paces by Colchester’s airborne gunners to learn about the parallels between professional sport and the military.
Medals on Minden Day for Royal Anglians
Proud soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment – nicknamed The Vikings – were handed medals today for their successful operational deployments to Afghanistan and South Sudan. This was made all the more specials as they were also celebrating Minden Day.
Army restructures to confront evolving threats
The Army has outlined its plans to rebalance the Field Army to ensure that it can compete with and defeat adversaries both above and below the threshold of conventional conflict. Lt Gen Ivan Jones, Commander Field Army (CFA), has described plans for rebalancing his command which will see changes to the structure of the Field Army’s primary formations.
Birmingham Army Reservist Nominated for GP of the Year
An Army doctor, based at an Army reservist unit in Birmingham, has been shortlisted for GP of the year.
Royal Welsh deploy to Michigan
Reserve and Regular soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh and 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh are taking part in Exercise Northern Strike in Michigan in the United States.
Army parachutists take to the skies for championships
The annual Armed Forces Parachute Championships gives military personnel the chance to spend a whole week skydiving whilst not on operations.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex visits Invictus UK Trials
As Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, HRH Prince Harry visited the Invictus UK Trials in Sheffield today. The Duke met Wheelchair Basketball competitors and presented powerlifting competitors with their medals.
Marathon challenge ends with arrival at new home
Soldiers from The Queen's Royal Hussars have completed a 600 mile challenge, taking them from their old home in Sennelager, Germany to their new home in Tidworth.
Pipes and Drums excel at international military music festival
The Royal Signals Pipes and Drums have performed to over 125,000 visitors at the Basel Tattoo in Switzerland.
Promotion for Welsh Mountain Pony, Trooper Emrys Forlan Jones
This year’s Royal Welsh Show will have its usual pomp and ceremony and boast some of the finest animals from across the UK. But something unique involving the British Army has been "occurring" in Builth Wells during what is the largest agricultural event in Europe – Trooper Emrys Forlan Jones has been promoted.
Upcoming events & displays
Army Film and Photographic Competition 2019
Army Film and Photographic Competition 2019
The Army Photographic Competition 2019 is now open with opportunities to enter numerous category’s such as Operation Smart Phone, Cadet Life, amateur and professional portfolio, giving all the opportunity to capture British Army theme activity through film and photography.
Closing date: 06/12/2019
Our publications
Soldier magazine
In this month’s magazine, Army steps up counter-CBRN efforts and troops react to pay rise news.
Chemistry lessons: CBRN training ramps up
Tip of the spear: Javelin returns to its anti-tank roots
Catwalk king: Ex-guardsman reveals tips for modelling success
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. ‘In Front’ together with the Army Core Script enables the Army to speak with a more unified voice and ensures that serving personnel and the wider Army community are informed of current activity and the latest developments.
BAR 175 - Summer 2019
This edition of the British Army Review (BAR) has been designed to supplement the RUSI Land Warfare Conference, focusing on 'Securing Competitive Advantage.'