In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the British Army, we have awarded Army personnel and civil servants with a selection of commendations and medals.
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- Sixty-nine soldiers and officers are to be awarded honours by His Majesty King Charles, in the military division of his Birthday Honours List 2026. The servicemen and servicewomen, both Regular and Reserve, are cited for transformational leadership, exemplary professionalism,
- A proud family moment. Lance Corporal James Calford claimed double gold at the British Army Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, with dad Lance Sergeant Simeon Howells, a former Army medallist watching on from the sidelines 🥋🏅 Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/49SuxJV
- It was an honour to welcome His Majesty The King to the formation parade of the first ever dedicated Gurkha Artillery unit. The new unit is a powerful reminder of the deeply valued relationship between the United Kingdom and Nepal 🇬🇧 🇳🇵 Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4oemWv6
- Do you know where today’s Royal Military Police came from? 🔴 As the Royal Military Police mark 100 years since the formation of the Corps of Military Police, discover how they evolved into the global force they are today. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3RQyTv2 (Historic
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"To us is given the honour of striking a blow for freedom which will live in history..." Monty's words echo through time. Lest we forget.
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82 years on from the Normandy landings, we reflect on the thousands of British, Commonwealth and Allied forces who lost their lives for the liberation of Western Europe. We will remember them.
- This day in history 6 June 1944, #DDay, British soldiers landed in Normandy alongside Allied forces to begin the liberation of Europe 🪖 Today, we remember their courage, sacrifice, and service 🫡 Lest we forget.
- Drones overhead. Live intelligence on the ground. Decisions made in seconds ⏱️ Exercise Northern Star is giving 3 RIFLES the chance to test emerging battlefield technology alongside Finland’s armed forces in one of @NATO’s most strategically important regions 🇬🇧 🇫🇮 Read more ⬇️
- British Army 🇬🇧 repostedIt is with great sadness that we confirm the death of Lance Corporal James Freeman, who died on 31 May following a tragic accident during routine military training activity whilst deployed on Operation SHADER, Iraq.
- Proud to see the Royal Gurkha Rifles showing true expertise, setting the standard alongside the US Army! 💪🌍 Read more about the competition in this month's Soldier Magazine ⬇️ bit.ly/4fgezwJ
- Wishing our colleagues in @Esercito a happy #FestaDellaRepubblica 🇬🇧 🤝 🇮🇹 Training recently in Finland with the Italian Army as part of Exercise Northern Star, our soldiers showed we are #StrongerTogether @NATO. #WeAreNATO
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Ready on the eastern flank 🛡️ 2 SCOTS joined @NATO allies on Ex SPRING STORM, testing how allied forces defend together in realistic battlefield conditions. Train hard. Stand ready. 💥 We are #StrongerTogether
