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Gareth Batchelor retweeted
28 AUGUST 2021... THE LAST BRITISH TROOPS LEFT AFGHANISTAN
Five years ago today, the final British military flight left Kabul.
It brought to an end almost 20 years of British military involvement in Afghanistan.
Over 12 months of my own youth were spent there.
Two tours. Different times, different roles, but a country and experiences that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Like thousands of others, I went because that was the job. We served alongside some incredible people, made friendships that will last a lifetime and saw things that are difficult to explain to anyone who wasn't there.
More than 150,000 British personnel served in Afghanistan.
457 British personnel lost their lives.
Whatever your opinion of the war, the politics or the way it eventually ended, those numbers represent real people.
Sons. Daughters. Fathers. Mothers. Brothers. Sisters. Friends.
For many veterans, Afghanistan isn't something in a history book.
It was part of our youth.
And for 457 of our own, it was where their future ended.
Today we remember them.
Lest We Forget. ❤️🌹
Gareth Batchelor retweeted
June 17th 1982: Some 5,000 Argentine soldiers are now onboard the SS Canberra and another 1,000 will board MV Norland tomorrow to be sent home. Argentina still refuses to admit the ships, even claiming it will bomb them, but Britain calls their bluff and goes anyway....
Gareth Batchelor retweeted
What are the Rules of Engagement?🤔
Well, they determine when and how military personnel are authorised to use force.
The rules for the UK have been adapted again following the Defence Secretary's announcement that the Navy's RoE will be changed🔗⬇️
youtu.be/0kBSLgZ482E?si=CZVB…
Great evening exercising with @EastEnglandAmb @NorfolkPolice & @Norfolkfire in role as Co-Responder at multi agency exercise RTI. Techniques included 10 Second Triage among others. @RoyalAirForce @RAF_Marham #volunteer #ambulance
Newly mounted medals for me and my Grandfathers. Nice to wear them both together today. We Will Remember Them #RemembranceSunday #remebrance
Newish job. And i have never felt more alone, isolated and useless in my life, than when i am inofhe office doing the job. Steel learning curve and im struggling.
Fantastic day @BremontMilitary picking my project watch. Could not be happier with the design and how it turned out. I am looking forward to many years of use.
Great time @airtattoo again this year. And meeting the lovely ladies from @BremontMilitary as it was here a year ago my special project was discussed. Now coming very close to completion and collection. Cant wait.
Gareth Batchelor retweeted
I feel a need to comment seeing this explode on Twitter this morning and again this is NOT about politics for me, this is about service. I HATE politics. 😡
Fred Thomas is an ex Royal but served for 7 years and left in the last year….so 2016-2023??? There has been very little combat within that time, he wears a Queens platinum jubilee and Kings coronation medal. He may have been attached to SFSG but that is NOT special forces, just ask anyone who has completed selection trust me….I’ve seen and read interviews where he fails to correct people who assume he was special forces. This is very insulting to those who have served in combat or on SF. We should all be extremely proud of anytime in the service if we have served, but we should never lie about it or elevate it to win favour. Whether the press are the main culprits or not, he has a voice and could quite easily correct this narrative if he wishes too, but for me this says a lot about his character. Open to be corrected by anyone who has served along side him of course. Just my initial thoughts.
Gareth Batchelor retweeted
If you think someone may be abusive, under #ClaresLaw, you can ask us about their previous abusive or violent offending. Ask for yourself or on behalf of someone you know. You can make an application here: orlo.uk/ItR1N
#Euros2024 #ClaresLaw #DomesticAbuse
ALT Text reading "Clare's Law... (the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) on a a black background with a force crest.
Gareth Batchelor retweeted
🗣️ “I always have a critical eye, unfortunately, because I spend so much time with them.”
Forces News spoke to @RHChelsea Pensioner’s tough taskmaster, David Coote, at this year’s All Arms Pace Sticking competition
📺 Watch here 👇
Gareth Batchelor retweeted
There is only a week left to register to vote in the UK election. If you’re not registered by 11.59pm on the 18th June, you cannot vote on 4th July. To register just click on gov.uk/register-to-vote and then just share this post with anyone and everyone @justvote24
Another year as a #volunteer with @EastEnglandAmb. New area for me now but still able to carry on volunteering to help people when they need it. #volunteersWeek
Gareth Batchelor retweeted
This woman flew into a rage about chemtrails vibrating her house and 'RAF Luton' surely said it best
thepoke.com/2024/04/17/this-…
