Mark Davis
@Nails_ZeroAlpha
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Personal account. Raised by dragons in @TheRoyalWelsh. Proud former CO of @Army2MERCIAN. Interested in history, MENA, world affairs & sports. Views own. #SFSH.
Joined June 2019
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards @WelshCavalry were one of two combined teams on #ExCambrianPatrol25 ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฆ๐น Paired with soldiers from the Austrian Armed Forces, highlighting strength through partnership. Illustrated with a record amount of international teams taking part this year.
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Soldiers from The Royal Australian Regiment @AustralianArmy won a prestigious gold medal ๐
on #ExerciseCambrianPatrol, the ultimate test of basic military skills across the most arduous terrain in #Wales. Here, soldiers face up to the Section Attack task. https://t.co/rUkctxaKWL
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A record number of international teams gear up for an iconic military challenge in Wales ๐ช This year, 34 international teams, including Italy, India and Armenia are taking part in Cambrian Patrol, facing what is regarded as @NATO's toughest patrolling test.
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Cambrian Patrol: where challenge meets adventure ๐ช @NATO's toughest patrolling test is back underway, with 122 teams taking part - including 34 international teams. Read more โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/awWZusK0Ds
#ExCambrianPatrol25
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So proud to hand this one out after a young Lt Davis witnessed the early days of the Kosovo Protection Corps in Pristina back in โ01.
A huge congratulations to the KSF team for winning Silver medal at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol competition in Wales. Weโre proud to have supported 14 members of the KSF in attending the prestigious Cambrian Patrol, one of the worldโs toughest military exercises. 1/3
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A showcase of more than 20 key defence contractors displaying cutting-edge technologies and innovation was officially opened yesterday by Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Planning. Grab a glimpse of the Capability Suite https://t.co/xu8phuO4LH
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GAS GAS GAS ๐ฎโ๐จ 5 Regiment Royal Artillery take on the CBRN Serial on Ex Cambrian Patrol. Troops are expected to apply respirators during a chemical attack and move to a safe location to decontaminate and ensure there are no further chemical and biological threats. โ ๏ธ
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Cambrian Patrol Awards Ceremony ๐ฅ Troops were awarded either Gold, Silver, Bronze or Merit depending on their performance and most have only slept a few hours over the past few days and will be happy to get some sleep once they have collected their award๐
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Exercise Cambrian Patrol is well underway! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ฅ Teams are at the first stand, where their commanders will receive orders for the competition and pass them onto the team๐๐ Have you done this exercise before? ๐
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WIN a SIGNED COPY of my latest book - please share the post and comment below that you have done so. WINNER will be revealed 6pm Tuesday 20th May @barnthorn @almurray @James1940 @militaryhistori @DrHelenFry @staffsregiment @TheParachuteReg
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So good to see these two @MercianRegiment lads in pride of place on the mantelpiece at the St Jamesโ Palace officersโ mess. A lovely re-ewe-union! SFSH
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Meet the rambunctious Private Derby XXXIII ๐ Earlier this year we met the @MercianRegimentโs Ram mascot, who was still getting used to his ceremonial role following the retirement of his predecessor. ๐บ Watch here ๐
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If you are a veteran at risk of homelessness this Christmas, donโt hesitate to call the Op FORTITUDE hotline for help and advice. ๐ โ๏ธ Call 0800 9520774 or submit a referral form: https://t.co/O3WYNbO95P ๐ Find more support through your local council: https://t.co/YDUuPhLT5z
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25 years pretty much to the day ๐คฏ
On Friday The Sovereign's Parade took place for 168 Officer Cadets on Commissioning Course 241. The Inspecting Officer was the previous Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders, KCB, CBE, DSO. #Sandhurst #RMAS #BritishArmy
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Fantastic climbing at @AboveAdventure in #Kilmarnock run by a former member of @The_SCOTS
#VeteranOwned #VeteransCan #Community @Veterans_Can ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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From swapping stories to enjoying the holiday cheer, itโs moments like these that showcase the strength and spirit of the @MercianRegiment community. Proud to be the Colonel-in-Chief! ๐ซก๐
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#HappyThanksGiving2024 to all my brothers and sisters in arms. Thank you for looking after our people away from home as you always do ๐บ๐ธ๐ฌ๐ง๐ช
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