For every retweet of this post, I will donate £1 to the @VC_and_GC_Assoc up to £50,000. Time is running out following @I_W_M’s decision to close the Lord Ashcroft Gallery. Visit while you still can, to honour the bravery of those who risked so much to protect our great nation.

Exciting news — I’ve got a book coming out in the next few months! Sharing stories from my rugby journey and life beyond the pitch. It’s been a ride, and I hope it resonates with a few of you. Exciting times ahead! 💥 #rugby #book #lifelessons #offloading #BritishandIrishLions

12 June 82, the battle on Mt Longdon is won, but at great cost. 23 British troops died and many wounded. Sgt Ian McKay was also awarded a posthumous VC for his valour in the face of the enemy. Ready for anything 🇬🇧🟩 @BritishArmy #Paratrooper #FalklandsWar #MountLongdon #Para

On the night of the 27 August 1979 two roadside bombs planted by the IRA at Warrenpoint killed eighteen British soldiers. The ambush happened at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint in County Down. Six soldiers were killed in the first explosion when a bomb in a lorry was detonated by remote control as the soldiers drove past in a four tonne military vehicle travelling towards Newry. In addition, five soldiers were injured, two of them seriously.  The second explosion took place around twenty minutes later. A bomb had been hidden in a gate lodge opposite Narrow Water Castle. The solid granite structure was completely destroyed in the blast which killed twelve soldiers, some of whom had been sent in as reinforcements following the first explosion.  Remembering our fallen soldiers. Lest we forget Ready for anything 🇬🇧 #2PARA #3PARA #Paras #Paratrooper

This shot is from 1997. Here it shows me getting set to perform a static line jump at 12,000ft. Incidentally, this is one of my favourite photos from my military service. I’m not sure why, it just is. 🏴‍☠️ In battle, I fear no enemy’s ability, nor underestimate his ability, power or threats. I will fight him with all my might and skills – staying alert to avoid traps and try to escape if I should ever be captured. I will never surrender while I still have the means to fight, though I may be the last paratrooper. - Taken from the US Airborne Creed

TEST WEEK DAY 4️⃣ 20 Miler ✅ A long morning on their feet for AAPPS 24.02 in the glorious North Yorkshire summer weather 👀 🆎

Steve, I was in Jersey recently and Nigel Smith gave me a copy of your 2 books. Looking forward to reading them

We are delighted to announce the release of our newest publication ‘Mission Command and Leadership on Operations Since 1991’. This published collection of vignettes is the first of its kind. It highlights the lived experience of Mission Command on a wide range of operations: combat, peace keeping, disaster relief, MACA and close protection. It is indispensable reading for all Army leaders and followers. Read it here: shorturl.at/cnoVX #leadership #MissionCommand

🗣️ “I just find it morally corrupt that they are paying upwards of £100 just to get home.” @itvcorrie star @antonycotton speaks exclusively to @jameswharton about trying to widen the provisions that only provide a limited number of rail journeys to personnel 📺 Watch here 👇

Really great read this and your memoir that followed. The chapter about the “magic numbers” (might have gotten the song wrong) pipe drill was just insane!

Pleased to announce I will be presenting a new @BBCOne series - SAS: Catching the Criminals. Can’t wait for you all to see this dynamic, immersive and exciting series!