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The article discusses the British military exercise Active Chariot undertaken by the British Army's 13 Air Assault Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps. Topics covered include a scenario wherein troops deployed to a fictitious theater of operations where they had to resupply front-line personnel, collaboration with the 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment, and combat logistic patrols. Practicing the cross-deck transfer of pallets at night is also mentioned.

in this article, the Second World-War generation, discusses memories of Victory in Europe Day. On May 8, 1945, Great Britain celebrate the end of the Second World War and Europe Prime Minister Winston Churchill paid tribute to the Servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives. It further discusses memories of street party on VE day.

The article focuses on a new course introduced by the British Army covering the role of women in peace and security operations. Topics covered include an aim to create greater awareness among Service personnel about the pressing issues on gender and sexual violence, and insights from women officers who champion the cause including Colonel Kathie Knell and Major Rachel Grimes.

The article reports developments in the British military as of late 2015, particularly the continuous efforts to prepare combat-ready soldiers. It features the Infantry Battle School, which is training junior and senior noncommissioned officer (NCO), section commanders, and foreign soldiers. Also cited is the comment by the school's Major Bev Allen of the school's mission.

The article focuses on the role of the British Army 16 Regiment, Royal Artillery in defending the Falkland Islands and the Mount Pleasant Airfield. Topics covered include the group's participation in a training cycle which ends in the Hebrides, the success of the live firing and the stance of Major Neil Mellor on the advantage of training in the Hebrides. Also mentioned is the need to forge a close relationship with the Royal Air Force and the Typhoon jets.

The article discusses the elite programme launched by the British Army in 2014 to identify Servicemen and women with the potential to win medals at the 2020 Olympic Games. Topics covered include highlights of the training for the shooting event, the personal experience of shooter Sergeant Ian Jack of competing at an international shooting event in 2011, and the important role of Royal Air Force Reservist Squadron Leader Albie Fox in implementing the elite programme.

The article presents the responses of several students from the British Army Queen's Division to a question about their experiences during the fire team commanders course. Private Darren Budgen talked about the course's navigation stage. Private Charlie Penfold of the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment commented on the intensiveness of fitness tests. Private Mitchell Popman spoke about the lessons he learned from the course.

The article reports on British military personnel's performance at the 2015 Inter-Corps Swimming and Water Polo Championships. Topics covered include the Army Medical Services' (AMS) domination of the women's competitions, James Gibson's setting of a record in the men's 200-meter freestyle, and Kimberley Preston's victory in the 800-meter freestyle race. Also mentioned are the increased participation rates in the water polo competition.

A photograph showing the sports men of the British Army during an event in November 2015 is presented.

An image of cyclists from Great Britain's Royal Army Physical Training Corps at the 2015 Intercorps Road Race Championship is presented.

The article discusses the profile of the British Army Road Race Cycling Team. Topics covered include how British Army's female cyclists dominated the Inter-Services Road Race Championships, the winning performances of Warrant Officer Class 2 Chanel Mason and Private Alex Farquhar, and the views of team captain Warrant Officer Class 2 Donna Ahort on the success of her team at the Inter-Service Road Race Championships. It also discusses the racing performance of the British Army men.

The article discusses the highlights of the British Army Service's cross-country mountain bike campaign which started at the Olympic venue of Hadleigh Park and ended at the Wiltshire countryside in England. Topics covered include the competition between Captain Bruce Spilsbury and Staff Sergeant Taff Rogerson, the soldiers' pursuit of seeking an alternative to traditional sports according to race organizer Captain Tiny Simmonds, and the health and social benefits of mountain biking.