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@ianjames71

Dentist in Taunton. Former Surgeon Commander in the Royal Navy and now proud Naval Father ⚓️ Supporter of Football Royalty, Aston Villa. MA Defence Studies KCL

Joined August 2009
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Fantastic to see @HmsBrocklesby back in the Fleet and returning to operational tasking after refit and sea training. A fantastic team effort and now ready to deliver for homeland security and @NATO. #strongertogether #LeadFightWin
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HMS BROCKLESBY back into Portsmouth this morning following 7 weeks away undertaking FOST training.
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Watch now - Silent Night: On the Frontline. A Christmas advert by the Royal Navy. #Christmas2025
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After 265 days away during 2025, look who’s back! @HMS_Richmond #CSG25. What a deployment.. ⚓️ 🇬🇧 🇳🇴 🇬🇧 🇬🇷 🇴🇲 🇸🇬 🇮🇩 🇦🇺 🇰🇷 🇵🇭 🇯🇵 🇻🇳 🇮🇳 🇴🇲 🇬🇷 🇦🇱 🇮🇹 🇬🇮 🇬🇧
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BZ son ⚓️
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Fair winds @HMS_Richmond ⚓️ #CSG25
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28 years ago I was deployed East of Suez. The then brand new and shiny @HMS_Richmond was part of the Task Group. Today I watch the venerable old lady go again, this time with No 1 son as part of The Ship’s Company. Have a great deployment one and all. Fair Winds ⚓️ #CSG25
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Dear Mr Vice President @JDVance, in 2010/11 I was in Afghanistan as a result of the US declaring a NATO Article V. The first photo is me with the USMC about to discuss how the UK MERT could best support US personnel in Southern Helmand. #randomcountry
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Instant classic. UP THE VILLA! 💜
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Sgt G A James Dorsetshire Regiment. #DDay80 #GoldBeach #goldbeach
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.@HMSDiamond ships' company in action shooting down a Houthi ballistic missile yesterday morning. The CO, Cdr Evans and SLt James look at the smoke trail in the sky. navylookout.com/hms-diamond-…
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Mother's Day is a tribute to the extraordinary people who shape our lives with infinite love and unwavering strength. Today, on DIAMOND 💎 we honour and celebrate the beautiful souls who inspire us every day. Thank you for your sacrifices and profound love. Happy Mother’s Day.
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👀 #UTV. W
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WELCOME TO VILLA PARK.
Full-time: Aston Villa 1 Arsenal 0!

ALT Full-time: Aston Villa 1 Arsenal 0!

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What a fantastic day @DartmouthBRNC. Thank you Captain Sarah and all her staff. First picture is of the new Midshipman James presenting BLAKE to the @FirstSeaLord Very proud day. Fair winds all. ⚓️
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Is this a good thing @aliwilliamsgolf ?
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@AstonVilla24 Oct 2022
Aston Villa is delighted to announce the appointment of Unai Emery as the club's new Head Coach. 🟣

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Members of BLAKE and DRAKE 22-2 divisions have been hard at work during their Initial Sea Time (IST) onboard @HMSDefender. These runs ashore offer the cadets an opportunity to witness international diplomacy, logistics chains and routine ship maintenance! #MadeInTheRoyalNavy
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Just the most fabulous visit to the @britishmemorial in Normandy. What a job all involved have done. BZ. – at Stoke Saint Gregory, England
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A glorious day @DartmouthBRNC for the 22-2 Families Day. Thank you to Captain Sarah Oakley and her team, a great day. Also found my old cabin from 1994… – at Dartmouth, England
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JJC88@Jon88cary25 Mar 2022
New flags, poles and cups all set for the season’s play. Great effort from the team @Tauntongolf this week. Lots to do in the sunshine, getting the course in shape for tomorrows Captain’s drive-in. #greenkeeping #dreamjob
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We have had nearly 100mm of rain since Christmas Day but what does that mean in reality? We try to explain how just 25mm of rain impacts the course ⛳️ Let’s hope Mother Nature eases up as we head in to the weekend! ☔️ #YourCapitalClub #wednesdaythought #rain #NewYear2022 – at Llantwit Fardre, Wales
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