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March 2025

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80th anniversary of Soldier magazine

This month marks a milestone for the Army’s official mag. Here is the surprising backstory to Soldier you probably never knew...

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Don't walk on by

All personnel, from the newest recruit to the highest ranking general, must play their part in making the Service a better place for everybody

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Looking back, moving forward

Soldier magazine has launched a new online archive, which means searching for an article in a past issue has never been easier.

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Inquest triggers wave of abuse allegations

Last year’s Armed Forces continuous attitude survey found that 13 per cent of women had been subject to sexual harassment in the previous 12 months alone.

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Steadfast Dart puts Scottish troops to test

Exercise Steadfast Dart saw soldiers from 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland and The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards lead the charge.

Recruitment re-org

Letting soldiers be mums

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Diary dates in March

Check out what's coming up in march for The British Army

SITREP

Tech trail continues

United States

The latest stage in a long-running US-led experimentation programme is underway in the Californian desert.

Nepalese join the Navy

Falkland Islands

Hardened Himalayans from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, discovered their sea legs as a tour down south saw them sample life on the ocean wave.

Baltic battle sims

Estonia

A gruelling winter training camp has wrapped up in Tapa for 600 troops protecting Nato’s eastern flank on Operation Cabrit.

Brits and Danes dig deep

Kosovo

Royal Lancers serving on Op Elgin in the Balkans braved snow and plunging temperatures to take part in an endurance event organised by Nato colleagues.

Readiness rehearsal

Jordan

Live firing and close integration with allies were the focus of an infantry package in the Middle East.

Military helicopters

Like Otterburn on steroids

On a recent training outing to the unfamiliar highlands of Japan for 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment again showed their mettle.

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Ship happens

Spaces are still available on a series of exciting sailing expeditions starting in the spring and running until the autumn.

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