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Follow us for news and information on deployments, training exercises, ceremonial duties & regimental events. Recruiting @armyjobs
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Officer Cadet Anne-Marie Harding led her team to gold during #ExCambrianPatrol25, a challenging 48 hour patrol through the Welsh mountains ๐๏ธ Read more โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/BcAhSTIT31
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Always a pleasure to welcome the Garhwal Rifles from the @Adgpi Indian Army team to #Wales for #ExCambrianPatrol25 ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ณ Seen here going through one of the competitions tasks, it helped them achieve a silver medal ๐ฅ
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Wishing everyone in the UK and around the world a very happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas! ๐ช
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Testing teamwork and sharpening military skills ๐ช Tough challenges under time constraints brought the best out of our soldiers, with lots of camaraderie established along the way. Find out more about Exercise Northern Strike โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/xWISuwpPwi
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@ArmyAirCorps Our first priority is protecting those that serve with us and we will not tolerate any abuse directed towards them on this page. Due to a high volume of comments on this post that breach our moderation policy we have decided to turn off the comments.
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Two brothers, one dream ๐ค Brijinder and Harmeet Nijjar turned a childhood spark into careers, becoming Apache helicopter pilots in the @ArmyAirCorps ๐ From West London to the skies, their journey shows whatโs possible with the right support, determination, and opportunity ๐ช
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A proud day for The @MercianRegiment In a moving ceremony at Lichfield Cathedral, the 2nd Battalionโs Colours were laid up. This marked the end of an era and honouring service from many parts of the world including Iraq and Afghanistan ๐ช From battlefield to tradition, the
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Military Working Horse Quaker retires after global spotlight ๐ด This marks a new chapter in his life after dramatic footage of him bolting through London's streets captured global attention in April 2024. Read more โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/p2Bxg1r5Gx
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Soldiers get hands on with #FutureWarfare on Exercise Tarassis ๐ช Training alongside @NATO allies in Latvia, 3 SCOTS mastered cutting-edge AI technology and uncrewed systems designed to strike harder. Future soldiering starts now โ faster, smarter, deadlier ๐ช Discover more โฌ๏ธ
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A special blessing ceremony has taken place at the Catholic military Cathedral ๐ An icon arrived from Ukraine, symbolising our solidarity with Ukrainians. Read more โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/Mg4ScdRy4G
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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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Ready, rapid, reliable ๐ช Exercise Sava Star saw 120 Reservists from 4th Battalion, @MercianRegiment deploy to Croatia for a key NATO training mission alongside the Croatian Armed Forces. This deployment strengthens UK defence partnerships and proves the Army Reserveโs ability
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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
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Welcome to the Jungle!๐ฟ๐ก๏ธ ย @DefenceHQ troops joined FPDA partners in the Malaysian Jungle for Ex #BersamaLima 25๐ฒ๐พ ย Mastering survival skills from fire-making to food prep & forging the trust that powers our operations๐ช๐ฌ๐ง ย Tough training. Stronger bonds. Ready for the field.
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October 2025 edition of 60 Second Update: ๐ฆ Exercise Rhino Heart takes place in Germany ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ 120 teams take on #ExCambrianPatrol25 ๐บ๐ณ United Nations Day takes place on October 15
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Our ethos, tradition and identity was reflected by 170 of our talented musicians at Infantry Training Centre Catterick ๐ฅ The 'Beating Retreat' originated in the 17th century, but it has since evolved into a ceremonial display of discipline and precision. Learn more โฌ๏ธ
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โWe never grow up and weโre just full of life,โ says Celia, who jokes about people thinking she shouts a lot because she was in the @BritishArmy She worked her way up to Major General during her 35 years serving as a reservist, championing causes for inclusion and diversity.
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Staff Sergeant Sumareh has spent the last decade improving the lives of underprivileged children in The Gambia ๐ฌ๐ฒ Often spending his Christmas leave volunteering in his hometown, he has supplied children with sports kit and and educational supplies. Read more โฌ๏ธ
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Following investment at Weeton Barracks, a new solar array which will generate over 1/3 of the siteโs energy needs has been switched on. Meanwhile, junior ranks will move into a nearly complete Single Living Accommodation block by the end of the year:
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Investment in new infrastructure at Weeton Barracks is improving living conditions for service personnel while supporting the Army to operate more sustainably.
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