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Last Thursday saw the regiment come together for The Rifles Biennial Awards Dinner at Guildhall in London. The 5 pillars went full throttle and celebrated what makes The Rifles so special. Images from the evening are available on SWIFT.
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Last night was the Biennial Awards Dinner in London. The 5 pillars went full throttle and witnessed some incredible individuals being recognised for exceptional things in the presence of the Colonel in Chief and three other Royal Colonels. Official pix to follow. S&B
"Resolve to stand up to tyranny"š The Queen expresses that standing firm in unity holds hope for Ukrainešŗš¦ Read moreā¬ļøš https://t.co/tvbX7HQX2J
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Our 2025 photo competition, titled āDetermined Riflemenā, is now open. The top five images, as voted for by the regimental photographer, will be selected and posted on our social media channels on Wednesday, 17th December. Please DM your photos to us here.
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The 5 RIFLES Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Cadre enables our future leaders to sharpen their skillsets. JNCO cadres give Riflemen the opportunity for their first promotion to Lance Corporal and allow all participants the chance to show what they are made of in the Sword Lane.
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Rifleman Adrian Sheldon, who tragically lost his life in Afghanistan in 2009, has been honoured by Ashfield District Council after a new development was named in his memory.Ā His family, representatives from the town and the regiment gathered yesterday for the official unveiling.
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We remember our Riflemen who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Ā Corporal Mark Palinās memory lived on at The Royal British Legionās 2025 Festival of Remembrance at The Royal Albert Hall in front of members of The Royal Family, including our Colonel-in-Chief. #Remembrance
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Remembrance Sunday: As we reflect, storm clouds gather again. Are we doing enough today to defend the same freedoms for the next generationās tomorrow?
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Because of our heritage, Riflemen are known for their shooting abilities, and as a regiment we happen to have some of the best shots in the British Army.Ā Ā RIFLES snipers fulfil a vital and enduring role on the battlefield. Swift and Bold!
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In The Rifles, we call it a sword, not a bayonet. If you think you have what it takes to utilise your controlled aggression and āFix Swordsā, donāt hesitate to click on the link in our bio. #DareToBeDifferent #SwiftAndBold
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If you want to #DareToBeDifferent and have a challenging career that allows you to handle cutting-edge weaponry, The Rifles is for you. To find out more about joining/re-joining, click on the expression of interest link in our bio.
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At the weekend, on the Caerwent Training Area in South Wales, the annual RIFLES Cadet Cup competition for affiliated Combined Cadet Force and Army Cadet Forces took place. @ArmyCadetsUK
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#DareToBeDifferent We only regret the opportunities we didnāt take. Whether youāre looking for camaraderie, a new challenge, or the true sense of purpose that the Army brings, we want to hear from you. Click on the expression of interest form in our bio for more information.
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B Coy 3 RIFLES (The Badgers), entered a team into the Cambrian Patrol, a gruelling patrol competition in Brecon, and were awarded Silver, demonstrating true soldiering ability. They also hosted a team from the Philippines Marines Corps who were awarded Bronze. @PhilMarineCorps
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