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Think the Army’s just about combat? Think again. Discover how soldiers protect, support and make a difference — at home and abroad. Watch the video and explore your fit.

Myth Busting: Army Edition – What’s the role of the Army?

Second Lieutenant Ashraf didn't always plan to join the Army - but after travelling and working in sales, he felt he wanted more from life - and more of a challenge. 

Second Lieutenant Ashraf's Story

Meet Lance Corporal Devlin: A Journey from Fitness to Professional Boxing

A Journey from Fitness to Professional Boxing

Part of being in the Army means learning skills, and survival skills are an early part of training. No matter your role, these skills are valuable in both Army and civilian life. Watch our video on staying safe if you're ever lost in the wilderness.

How to Survive in the Wild

Hear firsthand from our current intern 2Lt Ryan Marshall about their journey, experiences, and the incredible opportunities a British Army Officer Internship provides.

Discover Internships with the British Army: 2Lt Marshall

Can the Army Reserve really fit around your day job? We spoke to Reservists from the London Guards about how they balance their two 'jobs'.

Army Reserve v the day job

University can be very expensive. Find out how a Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) bursary is helping Finn while he studies civil engineering and prepares for a career as an Officer in the British Army.

DSUS Bursaries - Lt Finn Corcoran

Being an HR Specialist in the Adjutant General's Corps is about working with people, helping with the smooth running of your unit. Where ever the Army goes, you go.

Master of Your Craft: HR Specialist

What is the Army like for the women who join it? Watch Corporal Day as she talks about her experiences, worries and the challenges that she overcame, being a service woman in the Army.

Cpl Day's Story - Women in the Army

Catherine knew she wanted to join the Army but her parents wanted her to go to university first. Find out how the DSUS bursary has helped her do both.

DSUS Bursaries - Catherine Beattie's Story

Taking care of the Army’s health both home and abroad for over a century. Find out what makes an Army Nurse.

What Makes An: Army Nurse

From working with fruit and veg to riding in Household Cavalry. Find out how Jordon's life has changed since joining the Army.

Jordan: From Tesco to the Cavalry

You get to gain all kinds of skills and qualifications in the Army. Learn how to change a wheel safely from bur Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

How to...change a wheel

Royal Signal Engineers in the British Army are at the heart of the information battle. Find out how you could support defence communications, on and off the battlefield.

Master of Your Craft: Signals Engineer

Ever wondered how McLaren Racing and the Army are similar? Watch how these unsung heroes keep the Army marching and McLaren racing.

McLaren Racing X Movement Controller 

Ever wondered what it's like to work inside one of the Army's tanks? 

Master of Your Craft - Tank Crew

You get to gain all kinds of skills and qualifications in the Army. Here are our expert tips when it comes to becoming a better runner. 

How to - Become a better runner

Jess and her parents talk about the huge range of opportunities in the Army, as we hear what being a medic in the British Army can offer. 

Stories - Jess

The Army offers more than just combat, it's a chance to make a difference - where it matters, when it matters. Find out what happened when the Army were on hand to help after an earthquake in Nepal.

Women in the Army

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Myth Busting: Army Edition – What’s the role of the Army?

Second Lieutenant Ashraf's Story