The British Army -
Securing Britain in an uncertain world

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Olympic venue

Army on parade as torch relay begins in South West

British Army personnel are supporting the Olympic Torch relay in the South West of England after its arrival at Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose, Cornwall, today (18 May).

Jubilee cake finishing

The icing on the cake for Jubilee celebrations

Instructors from the Defence Food Services School are putting the finishing touches on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee cake ahead of the military parade and muster at Windsor Castle on Saturday.

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The Army will make a significant contribution to the security and ceremony of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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The Territorial Army, or TA as it is usually known, is part of Britain's reserve land forces, providing support to the Regular Army at home and overseas.

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