Welcome! My profile is a show of the Grenadier Guards and their beauty through some photography. I will be posting frequently of our errands', from ceremonial parades to deployments in third world countries, a marvelous show of the foot guards' dual role in the army.
Last night, the Grenadier Guards welcomed Donald J. Trump, the new president of the United States, to the United Kingdom with a Guard of Honour by Horse Guards Parade. It was an honorable visit and a good time for the people who showed up.
Today, No.14 (Training Company) conducted the Potential Non-Commissioned Officer's Course (PNCO) for Guardsman to join their journey as Non-Commissioned Officers. I was honored to be a Directing Staff on this course. Congrats to Gdsm Trixtz, Green, and IC1 for representing KCOY.
Top Tip: Sometimes, on my posts I may include an "ALT", which should be in the bottom left of the image, where I provide smaller information on what is occurring in the photograph, let me know if you find these interesting!
Unfortunately, I'll be on a leave for the remainder of the year and a bit more due to family reasons occurring. I hope the rest of the year will be a jolly celebration for the Grenadiers, bustling with ceremonial duties for the rest of the season. Merry Christmas! ๐
Some special mentions I'd like to glaze over in the four missions of Operation Blue Horizon are the following: The ambush of "Molotov Monkeys" a trek near the coast, where Zanzibarians attempted to sell us drinks before ambushing, KCOY Colour Sergeants' final operation and more.
Thank you, sir, for your service within King's Company and the rest of our battalion. You will be dearly missed and your service in this operations shows your glory. ๐ซก
With OP. Blue Horizon came to the end, Zanzibar forces were demolished by British Armed Forces. This was a great operations, despite it hiccups and stumbles, this was enjoyable. I'd love to thank my fellow subordinates and superiors and the developers for their efforts. ๐น๐ฟ
During Operation Blue Horizon Mission 001, we had some lovely occurrences. Alien intelligence landed upon our companies point. We successfully held the hostile hostage. He spoke foreign language that are to be decrypted in future time, his whereabouts may never be known.
Operation Blue Horizon is in action. The 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, naval forces and aerial support were shipped to the coast of Zanzibar. We started off rough, with lack of communication and unclear objective, however we secured the general location.
After passing my Section Commander's Battle Course in may and serving as Lance Sergeant for a long time, I've achieved the appointment as 1st Platoon, King's Company Platoon Sergeant, running the platoon on my own due to the lack of a 2LT. LETS GOOO LADSSSS! ๐ป
[4/4] At last, the British National Anthem queued and the parade marched back to where they've originally gathered to conclude the parade. All operations will be held until midnight strikes on Monday night. Our regiment will follow this to pay condolences and respect. Thank you.
[3/4] Members were chosen by Battalion Headquarters to state a speech. Honorably, I was chosen to do so, along with other personnel. The Regimental Padre spoke paid his condolences along with his words. All stood easy as the words were spoken.
[2/4] The Big Ben chimed its mighty bell eleven times before the 2 minutes of silence commenced. All personnel stood to attention out of sheer respect to whom have fallen. The 'Last Post' was played on a bugle as everyone stood before the parade continued onward.
[1/4] The parade had commenced. Personnel of the British Armed Forces marched to the Cenotaph in their ranks, displaying glorious ceremonial drill. They halted beside the tomb and paid their compliments with meticulously crafted reeves of poppies.
As the clock spins around, our grand parade slowly comes up. This is a time to commemorate all of the ones who've fallen in battle on the frontlines, and to be grateful to be here today without the brave souls who risked their lives. Respect during the ceremony is mandatory. ๐น
This day, I've been honored to Duty Yeoman Warder - The Beef Eater, if you will - and provided the word during the Escort of The Word. Second Lieutenant R. Winters led the Grenadier Guards along with his group of guardsman. The magical word of the day was 'MANSCAPEDยฎ', amazing.
A change of format in my posts, for all the NCOs in the Grenadier Guards, what are your admirations in the future? Personally, my life-time goal in this career path is to reach the rank of Colour Sarn't, appointed as a CQSM. Tell me your thoughts below, I'd love to hear it!