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Guardsman Mathew Talbot Repatriated to United Kingdom
The body of Guardsman Mathew Talbot was today (Tuesday 14th May) repatriated back to the United Kingdom aboard a Royal Air Force C17 transport aircraft from Malawi.
Death on duty in Malawi
It is with great sadness that the MOD must confirm the death of Guardsman (Gdsm) Mathew Talbot of 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards in Malawi on Sunday 5 May 2019. He was deployed as part of a counter poaching operation.
Gurkhas take up London guard duties
Gurkhas have the honour of guarding Her Majesty the Queen in London as they take on the ceremonial duties traditionally associated with the Guards’ regiments.
Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry Mount Queen's Life Guard in rare treat
In a rare sight in London, the Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry with their magnificent Drum Horse Perseus accompanied the Queen’s Life Guard on their ride through Wellington Arch and down The Mall to their duties at Horse Guards.
Royal Signals’ 40th Anniversary Lanyard endurance event a huge success
The Royal Signals have celebrated the 40th anniversary of the annual Lanyard Trophy. The 40-mile endurance competition took place on Dartmoor from 12-14 April 19, with 36 teams taking part.
Apaches take off for Estonia
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson bid farewell to Army aviators as they took off for Estonia, where they will be training alongside NATO forces working to reassure our allies and deter our adversaries.
Paratroopers train for jungle warfare
Paratroopers are training to survive and fight in the challenging conditions of the jungles of Belize.
Queens Cavalry ready for summer of ceremonial
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment were put through their paces today during the annual Major General’s Inspection in Hyde Park to prove their readiness for another busy summer of pageantry.
Soldiers learn mental robustness from D Day Veterans
British Army Mental Resilience Trainers visited D-Day Veterans at The Royal Hospital Chelsea to discuss how the Army's approach to mental health training has changed over the years.
Games of Thrones takeover of Changing of the Guard
Members of the public at the Tower of London were treated to a jaw-dropping spectacle as the British Army’s Band of the Coldstream Guards performed a rendition of the Game of Thrones theme music, as the ‘Night’s Watch’ characters from the global TV phenomenon joined the soldiers in a unique military display.
Launch of new Joint Air Defence Group
Command of the United Kingdom’s ground-based air defence systems has transferred from the Royal Air Force to the Army. Jt GBAD (Joint Ground Based Air Defence) was renamed to 7th Air Defence Group under the new Operational Command of the Army’s Force Troops Command.
Operational Honours and Awards list 51.
The latest Operational Honours and Awards list, Op List 51, has been published recognising conspicuous bravery and selfless service in the many operational theatres across the globe.
Medics test their mettle in Oman
Personnel of 5 Armoured Medical Regiment (5 Armd Med Regt) and 22 Field Hospital are currently deployed to the dusty heat of the Oman desert on Exercise KHANJAR OMAN 19 (Ex KO19).
Soldiers on target in shooting competition
The Gurkhas were on target as airborne soldiers’ trigger fingers were tested during a shooting competition in Colchester.
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: 06/12/2019
Army Film and Photographic Competition
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