I've #justsponsored Jon Anderson, who's fundraising for Scotty's Little Soldiers on @JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/jon-ande…

The worst day of my life isn't the story. What came after it is. Documentary in production. GoFundMe live now. Let's do this 🦾

At 8000m, the world goes silent. No noise from the crowd, no opinions from the doubters. Just your heartbeat against a sky and big mountains that don’t care if you make it or not. This was my 28th summit of 8000m without oxygen. 56 total 8000m ascents. People ask me, “Nimsdai, why do you keep going into the death zone?” Because that’s where I find the truth and where I’m alive the most. Down there in the comfort zone, everyone has something to say, whether you’re qualified or not. Up here, in the thin air, you meet yourself. No masks. No excuses. With bigger accomplishments comes bigger problems, especially when you’re the trailblazer and neither you are a westerner nor a Sherpa. And yes, none of it came without a cost. I’ve faced problems that tried to bury me. People who tried to pull me down. So-called friends became the biggest enemies. Let me put it this way: no strangers were badmouthing me. It was all those who used to be my friends once. They couldn’t see me climbing the ladders. Jealousy and envy got in the way of goodwill. They thought I was finished, but of course, the mountains and myself had other plans. I’m a man who comes with integrity, and giving up has never been in my blood; nor will it ever be. But thanks to all these too , now all the garbages are off and it’s always better know , who’s who ;) . “You will never reach any summits in life if you don’t keep moving.” Let me say it louder for the ones suffering in silence. Your mountain might not be 8000m. It might be grief. It might be failure, betrayal or It might be the weight of the entire world on your shoulders. But the rule doesn’t change. One breath. One step. Keep moving. This summit is dedicated to YOU. The fighters. The dreamers. The ones who get knocked down and stand up again. Giving up is not in the blood. Clothing partner @nimsdaistore Expedition with @eliteexped #nimsdai #everest #50plus8000msummits #uksf

Please help me honor Matthew Tonroe, British 22nd Special Air Service (22 SAS). Matt was born in Manchester, England in 1984 and joined the British Army In 2004. He completed training for the British Army's Elite Parachute Regiment, joining the 3rd Battalion (3 PARA) as a sniper. He later passed the notorious 6 month selection process for UK Special Forces (UKSF), and became a 22 SAS operator. During his time as an elite Tier 1 operator, he deployed to multiple locations, including Afghanistan, Africa and various countries within the Middle East. While in the SAS, he was invited to an extended exchange program with the US Army's Tier 1 Special Missions Unit, 1st SFOD-D, known as Delta Force. Tonroe was welcomed with open arms into The Unit, and he worked alongside various well known operators including Brent Tucker and Kyle Morgan. During a deployment, his team was based at the LeFarge Cement factory in Syria, where coalition forces including Delta Force, 22 SAS and French RPIMa were stationed. On 29 March 2018, during an operation to eliminate a high value ISIS target, Tonroe and Delta Force operator Jonathan Dunbar were killed when a breaching charge on Dunbar prematurely detonated. The blast killed both Tonroe and Dunbar instantly, and injured three other operators. Matt Tonroe was described as a selfless warrior who would do anything for his friends and those close to him. Not forgotten.

Brilliant work! Canada did it! Canada is getting there. The UK should follow their example, and start with the long-awaited VC award to Blair Paddy Mayne. The time is now! Share if you agree. Let's make some noise, folks. facebook.com/100008595694630…

How heart warming is this, it’s good to know there’s still decent people in today’s society. We remember them 🙏🏻

June messages me regarding her visit to the War Years Remembered museum, Newtownards, home to the amazing Blair Paddy Mayne collection: please share and spread the word, as they're in need of more support. Thanks. waryearsremembered.co.uk/

I always wondered why nobody gives me any food when they walk by and say hello... now I know why!! 🤬 Does anybody have a crowbar I could borrow? 🥺

Pathfinders and airborne medics have jumped into Tristan da Cunha, the remotest inhabited island in the world, to treat a Briton with Hantavirus. The British territory has no airstrip. The closest Royal Navy ship was days away and oxygen supplies were critically low.

🥊🇬🇧 DANA WHITE TALKING SH*TE👇 Men account for 80% of suicide deaths with shame and a reluctance to seek help major factors in that figure. This outdated dogwank - during Mental Health Awareness month as well - doesn’t help. Get in the bin 🗑️

justgiving.com/page/amandamc… Please share and donate if you can for a great cause

OK I’ve done something a little bit stupid and need your help! (I do this quite often) I’ve entered an 11 day car rally across Europe to raise money for Armed Forces charity @SSAFA The problem is… I don’t have a car! Well technically I do, but if I use mine I’ll exceed my contracted mileage so I need a loaner. If anyone out there is in the industry or knows a dealership that can help out please email me at: info@markormrod.com There’s a whole sponsorship and PR package that comes along with it so I’m not just after a freebie 🙏🏻 🚗 🙏🏻 More details about the event can be found here: adrivingforce.co.uk

Their full story is told in my book, Bloody Heroes.

Upcoming annual event at @ScraboGC in Blair’s memory and in support of Northern Ireland service charity @BeyondTheBattl2 A cause Blair would have been very proud to have supported

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If you haven’t heard about the Elysium memorial…please look it up… any support would be greatly appreciated I’m sure 🙏 Www.elysiummemorial.co.uk

As we mark the centenary of her birth, we remember today the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and her unwavering service and dedication to our Armed Forces.

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Tom’s Apache had no choice to lift slightly go through the damaged Fort wall and land within the compound, with Ugly 51 landing just outside the wall. Both choppers down the Marines disembarked, then both back seat pilots, leaving Tom alone with the Taliban firing everything they could to disable the Apache. Tom fired with his cannon and directed air support from the covering Apaches. Time on ground was estimated at 2 1/2 minutes, by three Tom was getting worried, the dust cover was settling and visibility was improving for him and the Taliban, he had to make the decision to stay or lift off and come back, but that would make it difficult for his team to refined the helicopter. He waited. After about 4 minutes he heard from Ugly 51 that Ford was secure and they were lifting, seconds later his own Marines and fellow pilot returned and Tom lifted out of the Compound to the hover and then fired to suppress incoming fire. The two Apaches then re-crossed the lines and Ford was handed over to the Medical team, who fought unsuccessfully to save his life. The closing paragraph of the DFC citation states: “This action was courageous and skilful flying in the extreme. If the Apache had become disabled by enemy fire then he and his fellow rescuers would have had to withdraw from the fort in broad daylight, across a wide river in open terrain, away from a position infested with enemy, before reaching safety. Through his selfless example and leadership, he inspired a hastily drawn together team to recover Lance Corporal Ford. Without O’Malley’s intervention, the alternative plan which involved company level ground assault would have placed far more lives at risk. His actions were an outstanding demonstration of valour, selfless example and, above all, leadership in the most challenging flying circumstances. For his ingenuity, clarity of thought and determination to recover Lance Corporal Ford, in the face of a lethal and determined enemy, with a calculated disregard for his own safety, O’Malley deserves formal recognition.” All four pilots received awards for the action, the two who remained with their Apaches the Distinguished Flying Cross, the two pilots who helped with dragging Ford to the helicopter the Military Cross. This was not only an outstanding act of Bravery, but proved to the British Armed Forces and the world that we look after our own, and leave nobody behind, whatever the cost may be.

🇺🇸 Brits couldn't do a rescue like we just did in Iran,they stand back a little... 🇬🇧 .. hold our beer son... Apache pilot Captain Tom O’Malley who flew his Apache gunship into a Taliban stronghold with two Royal Marines strapped to the side in an extraordinary bid to save a wounded comrade The official citation for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross remains on the MOD restricted list, however extracts and the excellent book “Apache” by Ed Macy a fellow Apache pilot who participated in the rescue operation, gives an unprecedented insight and detailed account of the mission. Captain Darren “Tom” O’Malley was serving with 656 Squadron Army Air Corps, at that time with the rank of Warrant Officer 1st Class. In November 2006 he returned to Afghanistan for his second tour on the Apache Attack Helicopters, at the time although holding the rank of Warrant Officer he was the most senior Pilot on the unit with the most air hours on the type, he was also the Squadron’s Qualified Helicopter Instructor and one of the few men on the Squadron qualified to sit in both seats. 656 Squadrons deployment to Afghanistan coincided with that of the 45 Commando Royal Marines and on the 15th January 2007 the “Royals” were deployed on Operation Glacier 2 an attack on Jugroom Fort in Garmsir in Southern Helmand, this being a Taliban stronghold. The Marines “Zulu” Company” were to be covered by two of the Squadron Apache’s. Tom was serving back at the units base at Camp Bastion with the Stand By Flight. The late deployment of the Royals into the attack, ate into the fuel of the two covering Apaches, which greatly reduced their time over target. Despite a heavy bombardment, the Taliban put up stiff resistance, forcing the Marines to withdraw and with fuel and ammunition running low on the tasked Apaches, Tom’s flight (2 Apaches) was scrambled, to take over air support, while the original Apaches returned for refuelling and rearming. In the second Apache was Warrant Officer Ed Macey, Tom was flying in the front seat of call sign Ugly 50 and was mission Commander. Macey’s Apache call sign Ugly 51. As the pair flew to Jugroom they received a situation report and it was then they got an idea how things had deteriorated with a group of five Marines missing in Action. As they neared Tom was updated that one One Marine was missing Lance Corporal Mathew Ford. When on target it was the mission priority to locate Ford, assess if he was alive and protect him. Ugly 51 spotted a body which was identified as Ford, he was giving off a heat signature and was therefore alive,An order came through the radio from the CO let no Taliban near Ford, a ground rescue operation is under preparation. So began the long task of protection against constant Taliban fire from both machine guns and rocket propelled grenades, with ammunition running out and fuel low, there was no evidence of a ground rescue. Tom then came up with the plan to strap two Marines to the side of each Apache fly towards the fort, land, rescue Ford by slinging him under an Apache, whilst the Marines resumed their position on the side. The daring plan was tentatively authorised by the Squadron CO but flatly refused by the Royals. It was only when their Colonel was patched in on the radio that the Helicopter crews realised the CO was unaware of their rescue plan and he gave the go ahead. This was the first time that British or American Apaches had flown with men strapped to the side, it was a procedure only to be used in the event of rescuing fellow pilots from a crashed Apache behind enemy lines. *Note US Apaches have Tampax machine & Tanning solarium where the Marines sat. Following a bombardment, and with top cover provided by the original Apache Flight, Ugly 50 & 51 went in problems became apparent straight away, Tom in the front helicopter was blinded by dust, blown up by the rotor blades and the landing field was too small for both helicopters, Cont...