Regimental news and stories.

Recently, RIFLES Officers travelled to Tallinn to represent the regiment and the Infantry in the Ironman Estonia triathlon. The race consisted of a 3.8km open water swim in Lake Raku, a 180km cycle around through rolling rural farmland followed by a 41km city-based coastal run, teeming with local support. The race day was the validation of 12 months of dedicated training and sacrifice and represen

On Saturday evening, at the home of British motor racing - Silverstone, the fourth Rifleman’s Family Gala took place. Members of the Veteran community gathered to reconnect and recognise the amazing work that some exceptional people carry out on behalf of The Rifleman’s Association.We were lucky enough to have Veteran Rifleman, Stuart Anderson MP, the Shadow Minister for Defence, present the award

Join your TRA branch via SWIFT here.https://theriflesnetwork.co.uk/page/the-riflemans-association-traPeople are the most important asset that the regiment has and that includes our veteran community, which is why we are proud to announce the launch of The Rifleman’s Association (TRA). Each TRA is based on battalion groupings that not only keep you connected to the fellow Riflemen you served with,

On Saturday, over 100 members, from across the 5 pillars of the regiment took part in the 5km Tough Mudder event in Gloucester. Despite the enjoyment of taking part and seeing individuals having fun, there was a serious element to the day and that was bringing together RIFLES folks so that they could connect and be there for one another. This is an important part of what the Lean on Me Project (LO

We recently witnessed another great RIFLES boxing event that will live long in the memory, not least because boxing showcases the values and attributes that make us such a formidable fighting force. Recently, boxers from across the battalion put on displays of courage, determination, controlled aggression and tactical expertise all in the spirit of good competition and sportsmanship.Swift and Bold

For over 200 years, Riflemen have stood apart: soldiers whose innovation, bold ideas, and independent thought and action changed the face of warfare forever. Since 1989, The Rifleman’s Museum has worked to bring that story to life.The Museum is currently building something new, and we want you to be part of it. They are creating a powerful, immersive new gallery that brings the story of Riflemen r

The tour saw them conduct escort patrols across Northern Iraq to base defence duties, during what became one of the most intense periods faced by British forces in the region in recent years. Individuals received Wider Service and General Service Medals for other deployments such as Operation CABRIT to Estonia.   In total around 150 soldiers from B and C Company, both based in Lisburn, received th

The AJF will be delivered on the 15 May 26 in Aldershot Garrison Gym, Rawlinson Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2EY.0900-1400- Open to all serving SP.1030-1130- Rejoiners Brief from NRC/SO3 Inf.1130-1400- Veterans allowed to wonder around and talk to Corps.1400- Event closes.

The Rifles would like to take this opportunity to formally announce the appointment of our new Colonel Commandant, Lieutenant General Sir Charles Collins KBE DSO. Commissioning into The Royal Green Jackets in 1995, he initially served with them in armoured and light infantry roles. His early service was spent in Northern Ireland, Germany, and the United Kingdom with deployments to the Balkans, Sie

Corporal Luke O’Neill has been named the first winner of the Fitzgibbon Award.As a Section Commander with B company, 1 RIFLES, he has helped drive innovation at the battalion with his skills in leadership and drone expertise 🪖Chosen from 25 nominations, he has made a real impact, and brought recognition of excellence to the Army's junior ranks

The 5 RIFLES documentary ‘Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War', will be re-run on 5Action on Tuesday the 7th of April at 9pm.If you missed it the first time around, this is your chance to gain an insight into an infantry battalion and how it ticks.The following two episodes will be shown over consecutive Tuesdays at the same time, and it will also be available on the C5 streaming platform "Simply 5".E

LIEUTENANT COLONEL RAY HALL MBESomerset Light InfantrySomerset and Cornwall Light InfantryLight InfantryThe Royal Green Jackets22nd September 1934 - 26th January 2026Ray was born on 22nd September 1934. He enlisted into the Somerset Light Infantry(SOM LI) on 13th May 1952 in Taunton. After basic training, he was posted to the Light Infantry Brigade Training Centre in Strensall, Yorkshire. By the e