Regiments with a special relationship to The Duke of Edinburgh form up in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle.
Military bands play music including ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’ and ‘Jerusalem’.
They say imitation is the best form of flattery (!) let’s remember #commandoforce@RoyalMarines already carry out special forces roles and have been developing drone and new technology for use in the battle space. Looks like the Army want some of the action too...
LCpl Philip Bennett RM wrote to his wife, recounting recent actions at the battle of Hill 170 at Kangaw. A remarkable read.
(Letter found at https://t.co/0nSEd8lUut, courtesy of his son Chris Bennett, who also provided the photo which has been added to the letter.)
"We see a more assertive Russian threat and we see the challenge of China very vividly..."
Today, the Chief of the Defence Staff gave evidence to @CommonsDefence on the upcoming Integrated Review, outlining the threats that will drive decision making during the next decade.
42 Cdo are the lead for a #COVIDSupportForce under @ArmySWcomd. It’s a team effort, supported by troops from 30Cdo, @29_commando, @CdoLogRegt, @RoyalMarines Reserves & @RoyalNavy.
We are all humbled to support the incredible bravery & hard work of @NHSuk & the local authorities.
Yesterday some of our troops undertook specialist training to help the fight against #COVID19. This weekend they will deploy across the South West and support front line workers.
@RoyalMarines#StayHomeSaveLives#Coronavirus
They shall not grow old, as we are left to grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn;
At the going down of the sun and in the morning;
We will remember them.
#DDay75