26 Engineer Regiment
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This is the official Twitter page for 26 Engineer Regiment, @Proud_Sappers based on #SalisburyPlain at Swinton Barracks, Tidworth.
Tidworth, England
Joined September 2016
Theyβre off! Starting training in earnest on #SteadfastDefender. Engineer reconnaissance with the Terrier combat engineer vehicle confirmed and improved the movement routes before the rest of the forces followed on: @Proud_Sappers @25CSEngrGp
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The @Proud_Sappers and attached arms in the Engineer Task Force have been making final preparations for training on #SteadfastDefender, here building and loading bridges and preparing a brigade leaguer. @35Eod @21Engr
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26 Engr Regt started moves by air, land and sea this week as we get ready to play our part on #SteadfastDefender, practicing deployment of armoured capability overseas & training with our NATO partners. Itβs going to be a busy time for the whole team @Proud_Sappers @35EOD @21engr
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Nearing the end of Exercise #IRONTITAN the @Proud_Sappers from 26 Engineer Regiment have been demonstrating the upgrade process for our bridges as we go from short term close support bridges to longer term Logistic Support Bridge.
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Sappers from 26 Engineer Regiment have been busy practising digging protected positions for the armour of @12armdBCT today. The Terrier and Medium Tractor both have part to play in this job. Here some skilful de-turfing will help us put Salisbury Plain back to how it was after.
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RT @Proud_Sappers: Our #Engineers keep the Army going, no matter what obstacle they face! . Here we have our #SapperFamily from @33Armouredβ¦.
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The group have also been getting up and down the crags doing some excellent rock climbing and abseiling π§π». Over the next few days, the group will be doing some battlefield studies and seeing other sites ππ§π¦. π§΅3/3
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As part of the trek, the group followed the route taken by the British SOE on Op Typical during World War 2. To conclude the walk, they attended a memorial at the Sutjeska Monument with the British Ambassador @JulianReillyUK and members of @UKDefenceinBiH team. 𧡠2/3
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Members of 26 are currently mid way through a regimental adventurous training expedition to Bosnia and Herzegovina π§π¦. The group has had an excellent time trekking through the stunning @SutjeskaNP , where theyβve covered circa 80km and summited Mt Lelija π» . π§΅1/3
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RT @33Armoured: Capt J and Lt H from @BearSqn supported Ex ORION 23 and were presented with @12ArmdBCT awards for their incredible effortsβ¦.
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Plan the work, then work the plan π¬π§π€π«π·. Personnel from 26 conducting planning as part of HQ @12ArmdBCT on Ex ORION 23 alongside @3eDivision. #NATO #ORION23 #StrongerTogether #BritishArmy #RoyalEngineers #Sappers #Ubique #Followthesapper
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Congratulations to all, the recognition of such feats and achievements should not be underplayed. The Regiment is incredibly proud and very much recognises the sacrifices that have been made along the way! π¬π§
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Last week, the regiment was privileged to welcome the @CorpsColRE to present a number of Honours & Awards. This included 5 x Long Service and Good Conduct medals, 1 x Chief Royal Engineer Commendation, 1 x @101_Log_Bde Commendation and 2 x @12ArmdBCT Commendations. π¬π§ 1/2
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Clearing the way π¦Ύπ₯! . we have been hosting a training exercise for all the Armoured Engineers from @Proud_Sappers over the past few weeks. This was supported with expertise from @armycmc, helping us to deliver the Engineer Support for @3rdUKDivision & @12ArmdBCT π¬π§
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RT @Proud_Sappers: Recently, @30armdengrsqn put their training to the test in a very snowy Brecon, developing soldier skills and competingβ¦.
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We had 5 boxers representing the regiment who all performed extremely well. Also massive congratulations to Spr R from @30armdengrsqn for being awarded the most gallant boxer of the night. #BritishArmy #RoyalEngineers #Sappers #Ubique #Followthesapper #Boxing
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CORPS BOXING CHAMPIONS π₯π₯π(Joint) . On Thursday last week, 26 were crowned joint Corps boxing champions with @32EngrRegt. A massive well done to the team and the support staff who have been working towards this for months! 1/2
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A huge congratulations to Spr McDonald from @30armdengrsqn for making his international debut for the German Rugby Union team over the weekend! ππ©πͺ.
π©πͺ πππππππΌπππππΌπ πππππππ . Congratulations to Spr Michael McDonald making his 15s International debut for @RugbyDeu this afternoon in the @rugby_europe Championship π . A good contest in Pool A of the competition ending 14-32 to visitors Spain.
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Six Sappers from the Regiment have recently completed trade placements, which gave them an invaluable opportunity to gain experience and skills. Thank you very much to @VIVODefence and @BJFLtd for facilitating. Read more below π
As part of our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces, BJF Group and our client @VIVODefence recently provided trade experience placements for six @Proud_Sappers from @26EngineerRegt . Read the full story here: #BuiltByBJF #ArmedForces #Partnerships
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