Army Media Office for the South West of England. RTs & follows are not endorsements. army.mod.uk/news/
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4 May 2021
Please note that this account is no longer being used but we thank you for all your support over the years. For more information on the British Army on Twitter please go to @BritishArmy. For all the latest news on the British Army please go to: army.mod.uk/news-and-events/
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31 Dec 2020
Congratulations to Capt Danny Cousland of 29 Commando Regiment RA who has been made an MBE in the Military #NYHonours List for being the architect & builder of the Defence Rastafari Network & giving them a voice. @Rastafari_MoD @29_commando @3Cdo_Bde @rhqra
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Army Media Office SW retweeted
One of our members of staff, Giles De Burgh, has written a poem that we feel perfectly reflects the efforts that our staff have put in this year in the fight against coronavirus.
Thank you to every one of the GWH family. We are so grateful for the work you have done.
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15 Dec 2020
In order to make the Army's social media as effective as possible, we will be moving all Army in the south west content to the @BritishArmy & closing this account down as of the 1st Jan 21. Thank you for all your support over the years.👋
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27 Nov 2020
Bulford based 5RIFLES are currently deployed in the Baltic States on Op CABRIT AS PART OF NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP)
26 Nov 2020
Soldiers from @RiflesRegiment join Danish forces 🇩🇰 on Ex Iron Wolf, a multinational exercise in Lithuania 🇱🇹. Sharing knowledge and tactics with @NATO partners is key to future joint operations. See more on our deployments 👉 ow.ly/Nccm50CvQWW #WeAreNATO
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24 Nov 2020
Join our Virtual Broadcast Event tonight where you will have the opportunity to hear Colonel Neville Holmes MBE talk about 'Your Army' and what it does. There will also be a Q&A session afterwards. Go to: virtualbroadcast.yourarmy.co… to register now. @BritishArmy #YourArmy
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9 Nov 2020
Wiltshire based Maj Allen MBE reflects during this period of Remembrance #LestWeForget
9 Nov 2020
“Remembrance is about a time to reflect on the sacrifices made for us to have a better life and a better future” Major Emma Allen MBE #WeWillRememberThem
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10 Oct 2020
Congratulations to Maj Emma Allen of 3 (UK) Div Signals Regt on being awarded an MBE in the #QueensBirthdayHonours for her initiative and exemplary contribution as a volunteer with @SCAS999 during the COVID pandemic. Read more at bit.ly/33QVQ5X
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9 Oct 2020
Today, Fijians across the @BritishArmy community and worldwide, celebrate the jubilee of Fiji Independence. We are proud to recognise the shared values and strength of togetherness shown by our Fijian soldiers as we mark #Fiji50 in their honour.
🇫🇯 🇬🇧 #FijiUKHistory @ukinfiji
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3 Oct 2020
Chefs from Wilts based @TheRoyalWelsh have been teaching Dorset based soldiers the basics of food hygiene & how to cook healthy nutritious food in their accommodation blocks using recipes from the Army's healthy soldier cookbook. See link bit.ly/3l7MsR0
#SkillsforLife
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30 Sep 2020
And there we have it, Salmon & Leek parcel served with new baby potatoes and hint of tarragon
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20 Sep 2020
Wiltshire's 5 RIFLES have now assumed command as lead Battlegroup in Estonia. 5 RIFLES is the 1st unit to deploy on Operation CABRIT twice, after leading the first ever enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup in Estonia in 2017 #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether @RiflesRegiment
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9 Sep 2020
Cpl McIntyre surprised HRH The Duchess of Cornwall during her visit to @1_Rifles with a fanfare he had specially composed for her appointment as the @RiflesRegiment Colonel-in-Chief.
Fantastic example of versatility & empowerment in @BritishArmy
@RIFLESband
@DrumMajorArmy
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7 Sep 2020
Follow link ➡️ bit.ly/3heHVtS to see a few more photographs and read a report of today's visit to @1_Rifles by their Colonel in Chief HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.
@ClarenceHouse
@RIFLESband
@RiflesRegiment @1RIFLESRSM
@1UKDivision
#SwiftandBold
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7 Sep 2020
Today in her role as Colonel-in-Chief @RiflesRegiment The Duchess of Cornwall is visiting @1_Rifles mtg Riflemen & their families
#SwiftandBold
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19 Aug 2020
10-man ration pack x 3 hours cooking time = 3 course meal.
Images of Chefs from @RoyalTankRegt showing their adaptability & creativity to provide nutritious healthy menus while working in field kitchen conditions
@RLCChef @TheFoodSoldier
@UKArmyLogistics
@12ArmdInfBde
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14 Aug 2020
Cpl Kailash Rai based in Bulford in Wiltshire learnt of his grandfather's service as we look to commemorate and remember #VJDay75 #NeverForgotten
14 Aug 2020
Cpl Kailash Rai, 249 Gurkha Signals Sqn visits the Gurkha Museum to talk about his grandfather, Maj (Hon Lt (GCO)) Dilbahadur Rai MBE. Maj Rai fought in every stage of the Burma campaign with 1st Bn 10 Gurkha Rifles Regiment. #VJDay #NeverForgotten ow.ly/eEKW50AZgNT
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6 Aug 2020
Please take heed of the warning below, enjoy the weekend but be careful in the countryside
@mod_dio
@3rdUKDivision @dom_biddick @12ArmdInfBde @1ArmdInf
We have received an Amber warning for wildfires for the next few days so please take extra care when out enjoying the good weather and avoid using disposable #bbqs in the countryside.
#wildfires #wildfireaware #respectprotectenjoy #enjoyitdontdestroyit #dwfrs #dorset #wiltshire
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