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British Army named as top apprenticeship employer
Operational Honours and Awards
Acts of bravery and leadership have been recognised in the latest Operational Awards list, released today. 13 soldiers and officers have been awarded for a wide range of achievements from Engineering feats in South Sudan to saving lives in the UK and overseas.
Apache AH-64E heralds new era in modern British military aviation
The first two new Apache Attack Helicopters (AH-64E variant) have been delivered to the British Army from the US Government. They arrived at Wattisham Flying Station on 26 Nov 20 with Aviation Technicians from 7 Aviation Support Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (7 Avn Spt Bn REME), who will maintain and service the new aircraft.
Military Communicator of the Year 2020
A Royal Logistic Corps Sergeant has been honoured by the Company of Communicators for his remarkable use of social media to promote and enhance understanding of the British Army.
Defence anti-bullying hotline offers support 24/7
During Anti-Bullying week (16-20 Nov) we are reminding our personnel that bullying, harassment and discrimination are not tolerated. If anyone believes they have been subject any kind of unacceptable behaviour, they are urged to contact the MOD’s BHD Helpline on 0800 783 0334 (Freephone).
Europe, the US and Canada join key NATO exercise in UK
British soldiers have joined multinational units from across Europe and North America at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in South Cerney, RAF Fairford and Imjin Barracks, Gloucestershire, for Exercise LOYAL LEDA 2020, a key NATO exercise to validate the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC), based in Gloucester.
Army Reservist catches Poppy Day thief
Army Reservist catches Remembrance Sunday thief as he flees with two poppy day collection boxes
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Officer Cadets learn from the past
Working in protective bubbles, Officer Cadets and teaching staff from the War Studies Department adapted the parkland at the Academy's campus to learn about the battle for the beaches of Normandy in 1944.
British Army assists Belize with disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Eta
More than 80 British Army soldiers currently deployed on a training exercise in Central America have seized the opportunity to support the Government of Belize as they provide aid and rescued stranded locals in the aftermath of Hurricane Eta.
Army chefs go in to battle
A splash of pride and sprinkling of rivalry was on the menu for Army chefs when they competed in a culinary competition.
Remembrance walk for Colchester’s soldiers
A walking route around Colchester for soldiers to reflect on the meaning of Remembrance, both for the town’s military and civilian communities, has been mapped out.
London Poppy Day
Service Personnel have stepped forward to support the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal by collecting donations and selling poppies to commuters and visitors to London as part of London Poppy Day.
Army medics lend a hand with antigen testing
Army medics have been supporting trials of a new COVID-19 antigen test designed to give rapid results.
Upcoming events & displays
Events
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday is the Sunday nearest to 11th November - Remembrance Day, which is the anniversary of the end of hostilities in the First World War, in 1918 at 1100hrs.
8 November 2020
Cenotaph, London
Our publications
Soldier magazine
In this month’s issue:
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A man with no name: The Unknown Warrior, 100 years on
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Putting it write: Soldiers pen letters their younger selves
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Channel hopping: British and French troops mark ten years of joint working
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 178 - Summer 2020
Here is the latest edition of British Army Review - BAR 178 Summer 2020. Enjoy!