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For the first time since 1939, a monarch has presented the King's Badge.
King Charles presented the badge to Royal Marine Osian Stephens - the best all-around member of the King's Squad on completion of their Commando training.
Watch more hereπ
King presents Marine Osian Stephens with the King's Badge
King Charles has presented the King's Badge to the best Royal Marine to complete the Commando course β the first time it had been awarded by a monarch since 1939.
I had the pleasure to attend the @CanadianForces CWO conference alongside π¦πΊ π³πΏ πΊπΈ π―π΅ to represent @DefenceHQ. It was an informative event with many similar issues to collaborate on and share best practices.
Thank you to @cafcwo_adjucfac for the invitation.
#strongertogether
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Defence Minister @AlistairCarns, visits @HMNBDevonport - the largest naval base in Western Europe.
Recognised as a centre of naval excellence, it is run by 14,000 serving personnel and civilians who ensure our @RoyalNavy is global, modern and ready.
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Excellent last two days at @DefenceHQ Northwood & Shrivenham visiting & being briefed by @UKStratCom & @DefenceOps elements. Equally, being able to discuss #YourADF JPME at @DefAcUK was valuable. With thanks to @UKSEAC & @CSM_UKSTRATCOM for hosting & planning my visits! ππ¬π§π¦πΊπ«‘
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A special day today where the #FVEY SEACβs (with valued colleague SEAC βKai Sanβ from π―π΅) were able to meet & discuss mutual workforce issues & concerns.
Excellent also to be briefed by, & reaffirm our support to, good friend CSEL Alex Kosynskyi from πΊπ¦
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1/ Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the Defence International SEAC Conference, hosted by US SEAC Black. We had insightful discussions on the unique challenges and successes our countries face.
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Earlier today in Normandy, 47 Commando Royal Marines made their way to the beach from a landing craft to begin a βyompβ across the fields to their commemorative event in Port-en-Bassin to pay tribute to their forebears.
#DDay80
80 years since D-Day.
80 years since the largest seaborne invasion in history.
80 years since the heroic efforts of those who landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny.
80 years of peace in Western Europe since.
Today we say thank you.
#DDay80
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There is no one else who can do what we do. π‘οΈπ¬π§
The head of the #RoyalMarines, Commandant General, General Gwyn Jenkins, has outlined the importance of the Commandos in this modern era.
Watch the full address here: youtube.com/watch?v=EBj_GDnsβ¦
History was made on both sides of the Channel.
The UK and France celebrated 120 years of the Entente Cordiale and the close Defence alliance between the two nations with historic Guard Change ceremonies at both Buckingham Palace and the ElysΓ©e Palace in Paris. π¬π§π«π·
Many serving sailors, soldiers and aviators can trace their military heritage back to the D-Day beaches. π¬π§
As we mark 80 days until the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Padre Robbie Boyle remembers his father.
π Find out more about D-Day 80: ow.ly/aNWP30sAV3Y
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Although there has been a pause on elements of policy related to SFA which formed part of the MAO. On the 11 March we launched the SLA Waiver and Refund of Legal Expenses for more information please see link below:
@RoyalNavy @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce
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1/Great visit to New Zealand and Australia. Exciting discussions with our FVEY Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSEL) about Professional Military Education, Leadership, and further development of Senior NCOs.

ALT Last Post Ceremony - Fall of Singapore, His Excellency Mr Anil Nayar (Ah-nil Nai-yer), Singapore High Commissioner to Australia. And Warrant Officer Ken Robertson OAM, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Defence Force, Australia and visit from New Zealand, Canada, United States and Britian. 15th Feb 2024 Photograph taken by Ian Roach Order reference: AWM24.PR.012. Contact: esales@awm.gov.au
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On the 15th of February, #FVEY Senior Enlisted Leaders participated in the @AWMemorial βLast Post Ceremonyβ commemorating the life & service of PTE Timothy OβMara, 2/19th π¦πΊ Infantry Battalion, who lost his life in Malaya during the Second World War. #YourADF
#LestWeForget π«‘ β at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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Earlier this week I accompanied my #FVEY colleagues to the @ADC_Australia to discuss #JPME and to be briefed on this yearβs #YourADF Joint Warrant Officer Course which excitingly will include a significant international student cohort. βοΈβοΈβοΈπ‘π°οΈπ¦πΊ
defence.gov.au/defence-activβ¦. β at Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
The latest headlines from the @RoyalNavy come from frigate @HMSNORT. She is back in Devonport after a year of operations across the Atlantic and High North. We also have updates on @hmsdiamond and @HMS_Richmond in the Red Sea.
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The New Accommodation Offer rolls out from the 11th March. Are you aware of some of the big changes to the accommodation policy?
@DefenceAccomPol @DefenceHQ @mod_dio
HMS DIAMOND, along with US warships, has repelled the largest attack by the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea to date.
Destroying multiple attack drones with her guns and sea viper missiles.
Recently, @BritishArmy soldiers took part in Exercise Vigilant Isles in Japan.
#ExVigilantIsles23 was the latest and largest joint exercise, marking a historic moment of international partnership and collaboration π€
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Christmas or not, the @RoyalNavy never stops...
In the last news update of 2023, we focus on the thousands of sailors and @RoyalMarines who will miss Christmas with their loved ones this year as they carry out crucial missions across the world.
































