Today is #TimeToTalk. General Sir Patrick Sanders speaks openly about his mental health struggles and encourages the entire Army to feel confident speaking about their experiences, concerns and struggles. Find out more at: ow.ly/SqcB50Dr1jG

One question...as we bin off MBTs, IFVs, STRIKE, C-130s and all sorts of other useful stuff, how have we not re-looked at ceremonial reqt? We must have something I know, but surely we could cut this right down to its bare bones and save money in Incremental companies/HCMR etc

In the RGBW & in the Rifles, I had the privilege of serving in regiments with deep connections to the Duke of Edinburgh & had honour of meeting him a few times. He was a great man, full of pride in our country & boundless in his support for those who serve in our armed forces.

#OnThisDay 6 July 1779 marks the start of the Great Seige of Gibraltar 🇬🇮 Lasting until February 1783, General George Elliot with 5,382 men fought off the combined strength of France & Spain for 3 years, 7 months & 12 days.

I think it’s time for a thread looking at the overall strategic situation in Afghanistan.

What makes the Afghanistan situation so frustrating is that the US & its allies had reached something of an equilibrium at a low sustainable cost. It wasn’t peace or military victory, but it was infinitely preferable to the strategic & human catastrophe that is unfolding.

Moment numerous Russian BM-21 GRADs fire a barrage into Ukraine.

As Russia continues to wage an illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the 2 RIFLES battlegroup are preparing to deploy to Estonia 🇪🇪 next month on Op CABRIT #WeAreNato #Operate #TeamRhino #UnifiedStance #NATO #StrongerTogether #Estonia #OpCABRIT

This year's Land Warfare Conference (#LWC2022) will bring together allies and partners to discuss how #armies are ensuring mission readiness while pursuing technological transformation. Watch the video below to find out more, and visit our website to book your ticket.

Have you seen how troops from CO 2 RIFLES are working with our allies in Estonia? Watch this video to find out! #weareriflemen

The obsession over platform types and numbers came at the expense of honesty on infra, skills, IT, comms, logistics and other enablers. The SofS has been proven right, you need a rounded capability with an industrial base for a capable, sutainable, military force.

She's only gone and done it.... US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's flight has landed in Taiwan. China has said US will "pay the price" for it... and they don't mean the airfare. #Pelosi

Michael Sheen’s speech about the Welsh going to the World Cup is incredible. Goosebumps.

The recent Army Expo demonstrated our current, new and emerging capabilities. We have launched our virtual Expo for everyone to learn what we are about. Get the full virtual experience here army.mod.uk/expo #ArmyExpo22

📸 We salute our Ukrainian friends as they return home after completing training to defend their freedom, loved ones and independence. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

2nd Battalion, The Rifles at the British Army Training Unit Kenya 🇰🇪 📸 MOD

NEW: A Battlegroup Commander deployed his Regiment to Kenya on a traning exercise. Here are his key reflections on command and battlegroup operatations and observations about how to fight. buff.ly/3nzoBAF

1 RIFLES personnel recently visited the US National Training Centre at Fort Irwin, CALIFORNIA to observe the 11th ACR (BLACKHORSE) ahead of our deployment as TASK FORCE HANNIBAL (OPFOR) on Ex RHINO STORM next month.

Riflemen from B Coy travelled to Bavaria this week to conduct Adventure Training prior to deployment on Ex RHINO STORM.

1 RIFLES is proud to announce that Cpl Luke O'Neill, B Coy, has been chosen as the first winner of the Fitzgibbon Award for his outstanding contribution to the development of the Battalion's drone capabilities.