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Army helps to battle the floods
5 Rifles Take on Ceremonial Duties
5 Rifles have swapped digging in for the drill square in preparation for Ceremonial Duties in London.
Aldershot Soldiers Receive Operational Medals
Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles, who have recently returned from operations, have today Thursday 14th November been presented with their operational service medals
Lord Bramall Death
Former Chief of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Lord Bramall KG, GCB, OBE, MC, JP, DL has died aged 95.
It's ‘Gunner’ rain on their parade
Soldiers from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery received their Operation TOSCA 30 medals last week. Addressing the crowd, Brigadier Mark Pullan praised the Regiment for a successful operation but gave special thanks and recognition to family and friends who support their loved ones whilst on deployment.
Irish Guards Drumhead Service
Today troops from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards held a Drumhead Service in the field to mark the 101st Armistice Day. The Irish Guards have been on their Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRX) at Bodney Camp on Stanford Training Area near Thetford, a final proving exercise for their deployment in the near future to Iraq on Operation SHADER.
Honouring the fallen at the National Act of Remembrance
Yesterday, as the Massed Bands set the mood for the National Act of Remembrance with traditional solemn music, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on behalf of the Queen and others were laid by members of the Royal Family.
Soldiers’ air assault skills tested
Exercise Decisive Manoeuvre saw 100 troops transported by two Chinook and three Puma support helicopters from the Royal Air Force, escorted by two Army Air Corps Apache attack helicopters. Supported by 13 Air Assault Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, paratroopers of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment were landed in Friday Woods, practising getting on and off helicopters in tactical conditions.
BOXER for the British Army
The Defence Secretary has announced a £2.8bn deal to provide the British Army with around 500 new armoured vehicles. The Boxer can be deployed around the world to deliver soldiers around the battlefield, travelling long distances quickly, cross country, under enemy fire and in the most austere of environments.
Edinburgh opens its Garden of Remembrance
Edinburgh opened its Garden of Remembrance this week in Princess Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Led by Frank Ross, the Right Honourable Lord Provost of the city, a special group of wreath-layers attended the Scott Monument.
Armed Forces Cover London With Poppies
More than a thousand service personnel from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force are at London’s Mainline Railway, Thameslink and Underground Stations today selling poppies to try to raise one million pounds in a single day for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Army's Core Values Expressed Through Art
A collection of newly painted artworks, named ‘The Watkins Collection’ was launched at Amport House in Andover on 21st October. The paintings represent each of the Army’s Core Values and are designed to aid the teaching and understanding of values and standards, encourage conversation and draw on soldiers’ experiences.
Soldier Receives Engineering Award
A soldier from Seaford has been nominated for a prestigious engineering award in recognition of his “stunning innovation” in the use of 3D printing by the Army.
CAL Conference 19
The Centre for Army Leadership (CAL) Conference 2019 took place on 23 October 2019. With a range of speakers from across the Army and leadership researchers, authors and experts from around the world
Ex Gallic Marauder
Exercise Gallic Marauder saw 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 Para RHA) and 35e Régiment d'Artillerie Parachutiste (35e RAP) put through their paces at the Castlemartin ranges in Wales.
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 issue, photography tribute to Second World War veterans and new role, new digs for Army’s divisional fires regiment.
Remembrance road trip: Household Cavalry soldiers bring the past to life
Czech mate: On the ground with British training teams in eastern Europe
Caving capers: Soldier joins Service cavers on subterranean adventure
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 176 - Autumn 2019
This edition of the British Army Review (BAR) has at its core the theme of 'Victory and what victory means for the 21st Century British Army.'