Army Officer | Currently employed as @CO_5Rifles | Ageing cricket and rugby player

Joined July 2019
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The 5 RIFLES documentary ‘Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War', will be re-run on 5Action on Tuesday the 7th of April at 9pm. If you missed it the first time around, this is your chance to gain an insight into an infantry battalion and how it ticks.
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"I'll chase them down the street and get it back." Defence Minister Al Carns tells #Newsnight what he'd do if someone stole his phone - following questions about Morgan McSweeney's own stolen device.
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Appointment: Lt Gen Simon Hamilton will complete his tenure as interim DE&S CEO at the end of March as he prepares to become the @BritishArmy's next Deputy Chief of the General Staff, leading their Force Design. Thank you for your service at DE&S. 🤝 🔗 des.mod.uk/des-ceo-lieutenan…
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Tickets for The Rifleman's Gala Dinner at Silverstone on the 5th September 2026 are now available on SWIFT.
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We recently asked the 5 RIFLES cast their thoughts on their roles in the @channel5_tv documentary ‘Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War'. Today, we asked them, "What were your highlights of the making of Platoon?"
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The last episode of 'Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War' will be on @channel5_tv Monday, the 16th of February 9 PM. It will also be available on the C5 streaming platform "Simply 5" If you think you have what it takes to work alongside Riflemen, then click on the links in our bio.
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A huge privilege to lay the wreath at the start of the Blues game on Saturday. The Blues have set the bar high when it comes to honouring those that have served and those who are serving…I hope all clubs follow their lead! @BCFC @TomBrady #Birmingham
We Will Remember Them. 💙
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"It's an absolute honour...a dream come true"🗣️🐎💂 It's just the third time in history, a non-UK unit takes over duties as The King's Life Guard. The duty was passed from the UK's Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment to the Canadian regiment, Lord Strathcona's Horse.
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General Gwyn Jenkins OBE ADC RM today officially became the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff during a ceremony onboard HMS Victory.
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Recently, 5 RIFLES’ Anti-Tank Platoon were on EX LIGHNING in the Urban Training Area, Sennelarger, Germany conducting the Urban Battle Craft Syllabus. This included the planning and execution of day and night missions which incorporated observation posts with Javelin and NLAW's.
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5 RIFLES demonstrating the effectiveness of mechanised/mobile mortars during recent training. A key part of our RIFLES characteristics is knowing that “We Are Skilled”, and training is crucial for keeping our skillsets sharp and ready for the battlefields of the future.
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This Saturday, one of the greatest rivalries returns to @allianz_stad!🏟️🏉 It's @armyrugbyunion🆚@RNRugby in a clash of the titans in the Inter Service Rugby Championship. 📅3 May 📺LIVE🔴BFBS #ForcesNews YouTube ⏰Men 13:30 BST - Women 16:20 BST
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I am tracking some noise on social media about changing standards required to achieve the Green Beret. I know the dedication, drive and grit required to complete the arduous Commando tests… I speak from experience. I have completed the Commando course not once, but twice; first as a Marine and then again as a Young Officer I therefore want to be very clear that the standards expected to pass the Royal Marines Commando Course have not, and will not change. An issue close to every Royal Marines’ heart, and something I track very closely.
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RT @Tobias_Ellwood: In personal news: Honoured to be appointed RIFLES COLONEL for Dorset. A real privilege to help further strengthen the…
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Our soldiers have perfected their skills alongside allies in a major exercise 🪖 #ProjectConvergence created an environment to form stronger battlefield connections while trialling new equipment. Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/XOGJ50VtJmg #InternationalAllies #Modernisation
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The UK is unshakeable in its commitment to @NATO. @RoyalAirForce jets will protect the skies of NATO’s eastern flank once again, working for the first time with Sweden to protect Polish airspace. Defence Minister @Vernon_Coaker was in Poland to mark the start of the operation.
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#MondayMotivation New week, same #determination! 💪 Our soldiers start the week with focus and commitment. Always ready, always standing strong alongside our allies within @natobgest to accomplish the mission! 🇪🇪🇬🇧🇫🇷 #MissionFirst #WeAreNATO #Focus @Kaitsevagi
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Stepping up for the security of our country. Today @HMTreasury confirmed a further £2.2bn spending uplift for defence in 2025/2026. @JohnHealey_MP and @RachelReevesMP visited Wellington Barracks this afternoon, to see how this investment will drive innovation across the UK 🇬🇧
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Two years ago I was privileged to host General Burkhard & the French Chiefs of Staff at the King’s Birthday Parade. Tomorrow the Combined Chiefs will meet again in London to consider how our partnership can become a deeper, stronger & more vital component of European security.
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