LGen Derek Macaulay @UN_Command_DCDR recently visited Italy🇮🇹 and Belgium🇧🇪 to strengthen relationship with the member states and to enhance cooperation. Full story➡️ dvidshub.net/news/484722/uni…

Mark William Wright GC Cpl Wright was killed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on the 6th Sept 2006, after entering a minefield in an attempt to save the lives of other injured soldiers. His actions were posthumously recognised with the award of the George Cross on 14th December 2006, and gazetted the next day. Cpl Wright had served in the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. His citation can be read here: paradata.org.uk/people/mark-… Ready for anything 🇬🇧 #TheParas #Kajaki #3Para #Paratrooper

🌷Maroon tulips are blooming to honour the district’s WW2 links with the Parachute Regiment for the 80th anniversary of Arnhem. The tulips are at locations linked to WW2 paratroopers. 🔗➡️: ow.ly/YxKS50RzfYY #Tulips #Airbourne #WW2 #Arnhem #LincsConnect #SKDC

At Catterick Garrison today the Prime Minister met and addressed the newest recruits of @TheParachuteReg, at their passing out parade. Our Armed Forces put themselves through the toughest of tests to serve us all. Which is why we are doing more to support them 🧵

Members of @theparachuteregiment have made it to Pebble Island. Not only were the blokes joined by Falklands veteran Col Wallis, but they received a special welcome from some marine life... see thread to find out who! (1/2) @darwin200_ @supportourparas Alex Fairey Memorial Fund

The #PARAs are recruiting now! Follow the link below to take your first step towards becoming a #Paratrooper. #Readyforanything @16AirAssltBCT @BritishArmy #Armyrecruiting #theparas #Airborne jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/infan…

Fancy testing yourself mentally and physically? Join the #paras The @TheParachuteReg offers more than a career – it's an adventure. Get on the team sheet, become part of something bigger – become a paratrooper 💪 Link below jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/infan… #ReadyForAnything

Join the #Paras 🇬🇧 See link below army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps… #Readyforanything

It was a long shot for me. I applied late and didn’t think I’d make cut However, I’ve been accepted as an officer within the Parachute Regiment. For all those that believed in me, thank you. My time as CSM was the pinnacle of my non commissioned adventure. Watch this space.

Col Comdt the Parachute Regiment Lieutenant General @andyharrison67 explains why Operation MARKET GARDEN and Arnhem holds such an important place in the psyche of the Regiment and Airborne forces #Arnhem @16AirAssltBCT @BritishArmy

70 years after the armistice that marked the end of the Korean War. CGS and General Park Jeonghwan meet to remember those lost or wounded in the conflict and reaffirm the friendship between our two nations. @BritishArmy @UKinKorea

In Aug 2021, the brigade deployed at short notice on #OpPitting to evacuate 15,000 people as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. This documentary will be essential viewing to give an insight into the experiences of our soldiers in Kabul. Ep 1: Sunday, 📺@Channel4, 🕘9pm

Below is a link to 50 min film about recruits on P Company. Thanks @MikeThwaite (next Bn 2IC @2PARA_HQ) & @RedDevilsOnline - great film 💪🆎 Thanks @Para_Training & P Coy staff for making Paratroopers fit for purpose. #UtrinqueParatus youtu.be/Pl0cKJiXut0

A solemn day today saying our farewells to Col EAJ Edward Gardener. A founding member and officer commanding the team starting in 1964. It was a pleasure and honour for those of us who got to meet you. You always had undying interest and passion towards the team. . . .

Yesterday - The 41st Anniv of the Falkland Islands Liberation. In 1982 British Armed Forces liberated the Falkland Islands from occupation. The day is celebrated annually as a public holiday in the Falkland Islands & honours the Islanders’ right to self-determination. 💪🟦 🟩

UPDATE: In April, 3 PARA 🟩 Deployed forward to Sudan to help evacuees as RAF C130 Hercules and A400MS flew entitled persons out of Sudan. The Paras planned options that included a Bn Parachute drop to secure an airfield in the event of the situation deteriorating. 💪🇬🇧🆎🟩

Every day the spirit of the @TheParachuteReg shines through. TY @supportourparas and everybody who helped Lee defeat the odds. Read his story: theparachuteregimentalassoci… and help him on his long journey at justgiving.com/campaign/crud… Utrinque Paratus!

On behalf of the Chairman and Trustees of the Parachute Regiment & Airborne Forces Charity (PRAFC), also known as Support Our Paras, we are proud and pleased to introduce you to our first volunteer ‘Beacons’. #launchday #beacons #support #veterans #welfare #announcement #airborne