16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team

Under the 2021 Defence in a Competitive Age programme and subsequent Future Soldier, the brigade was redesignated as the 16th Air Assault Brigade Combat Team.

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Colchester Garrison Show June 2022

The soldiers of the British Army’s global response force were the stars of a show to celebrate Armed Forces Day in Essex.

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Airborne Medics presented with Op Pitting medals, June 2022

Airborne medics have been presented with medals in recognition of their efforts during the evacuation of Kabul.

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Leapfest August 2022

Paratroopers compete for parachuting glory

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Ex. Atlas Despatcher November 2022

British paratroopers have earned their German parachute wings, developing the ability of British and German airborne forces to serve together as NATO allies.

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Airborne Craftsmen put to the test 2022

Teamwork, technical skills and physical fitness was put to the test in a competition between Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) s

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Exercise New Year

British paratroopers have earned their Japanese parachute wings, developing the ability of British airborne forces to work alongside our allies in the Pacific.

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Gurkha logisticians welcomed to global response force February 2023

Gurkha logisticians are returning to Colchester as the British Army’s global response force expands in size and capabilities as part of the Army’s Future Soldier vision.

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OS Signallers test new MMR Radio in the Jungle 2023 1

Airborne signallers test Army’s new radio in the jungle

Airborne signallers are testing the Army’s new radios in the jungle, the most challenging environment for radio communications to work.

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OS 2 PARA in the snow with helicopter overhead Norway 2023

Paratroopers 'break the ice' with JEF and NATO allies March 2023

The first thing you must learn before taking on the challenge of fighting as the enemy on a demanding exercise in Norway’s High North is how to

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Colchester flypast marks Hercules retirement June 2023

A dedicated servant of airborne forces has paid a farewell visit to Colchester’s paratroopers.

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OS UK Armed Forces evacuate British personnel from Kabul

Operation Pitting 2021

Operation PITTING is the name for the military support to the evacuation of British Nationals and former British staff eligible for relocation under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP).

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Exercise Blue Valkyrie 1 Feb 2022

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UK and Kuwaiti recce forces build skills together

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Brigadier Nick Cowley, Commander of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, shakes the hand of a 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment soldier.

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Colonel James Loudoun, Deputy Commander of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, shakes the hand of a soldier from 216 (Parachute) Signal Squadron.

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2 Para Op Pitting Medal Parade at Merville Barracks

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Private Sophie Robertson, of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment, is congratulated by Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Quare, Corps Colonel of the Corps of Royal Engineers

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23 Parachute Engineer Regiment medal parade at Rock Barracks, Woodbridge

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Garrison Show, Colchester June 2022

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Airborne Medics receive their Op Pitting Medals and clasps

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Ex Atlas Despatcher November 2022

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Gurkha logisticians welcomed to global response force February 2023

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Freedom of the city of Colchester June 2023

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16 AIR ASSAULT BRIGADE EXERCISES ITS FREEDOM OF COLCHESTER JUNE 2023

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Leapfest 2022 collecting parachute equipment

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Leapfest 2022 putting on parachute harness

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Leapfest exiting the aircraft

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Leapfest, briefing meeting

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Leapfest, equipment check

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Leapfest, landing with parachute

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Leapfest, MC-6 parachute

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Airborne Craftsmen put to the test December 2022

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16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team