Personal account. Raised by dragons in @TheRoyalWelsh. Proud former CO of @Army2MERCIAN. Interested in history, MENA, world affairs & sports. Views own. #SFSH.
We’re delighted today to be in Ebbw Vale at the opening of the latest Joint Cadet Centre delivered in Wales as part of the national effort to modernise the reserve and cadet estate.
On Wednesday 18th February 2026, the Colours of the 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment, were placed on the walls of the Cathedral in #Lichfield, in the presence of The Dean of Lichfield and RHQ staff.
Breaking barriers and building futures 💪
The British Army and @ThePWR have joined forces for the 2025/26 season to showcase women excelling in rugby and military life 🏉 🤝 🪖
Shared values of teamwork, courage, and commitment. Proving excellence knows no gender.
Discover more ⬇️
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Colonel Sion Walker Deputy Commander Headquarters (160th ) Welsh Brigade explains the importance of the support of Defence industry partners at #ExCambrianPatrol25.
@thotsniffer6969@BritishArmy Ahhh but that is your mistake! Cymru is what you call Wales. The word Wales is from an Anglo Saxon word “Wealhas” meaning outsider!
Cymraeg is the ancient language of this land before all the foreigners came with their Latin, Norse, German and French words!
@JoshJMcNally@Cardiff_Rugby It was a gritty second half but you got the job done!
Hopefully you have been told about the U23s game in December! The ARU would be delighted to host you. Just DM me and I will sort.
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards @WelshCavalry were one of two combined teams on #ExCambrianPatrol25 🇬🇧 🇦🇹
Paired with soldiers from the Austrian Armed Forces, highlighting strength through partnership. Illustrated with a record amount of international teams taking part this year.