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A Christmas visit to say thank you and farewell to our fantastic 🇬🇧 Consulate in Milan - and to share a pandoro with them, as they and the city get ready for the Milan-Cortina #WinterOlympics. In boca al lupo, grazie per tutto e buon Natale! 🎄🎁❤️

Remembering Sapper Jordan Rossi, 38 Engineer Regiment Royal Engineers, killed in an explosion near Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 23rd May 2009 aged 22. Jordan was from West Yorkshire. #Afghanistan

💪📕 New Corps Strategy Out Now! 📕💪 Our refreshed strategy builds on the unwavering successes we've achieved throughout our history, while recognising what lies ahead - leading to 2030 ✊ Read more: designrr.page/?id=403111&tok… #SapperFamily #RoyalEngineers #Ubique #BritishArmy

Many will not know this quiet unassuming man, but this is Captain (Retd) Dave Clegg MBE. He’s recently retired from the Civil Service after a service career spanning 61 years both military and civil. His extensive career which started in 1963 when he joined the Royal Engineers is nothing short of exceptional. Promoted through the enlisted ranks from Sapper to Captain he is a true innovator with a plethora of capability innovations and designs to his name. There are many, but some of these include: ⚙️ Designer and developer of the Willich Chieftain AVRE. ⚙️ Designed “wedges” (Clegg Wedge) used in conjunction with close support bridges to allow over-bridging of pipe lines or weak road surfaces and enhanced combination bridging options. ⚙️ Designed rubber toe pads for close support bridges which mitigated metal-on-metal contact during combination bridging. ⚙️ Designed pendulum markers to aid armoured vehicles maintaining a center line whilst trafficking military bridges under armour. ⚙️ Designed load spreaders for the toes of the military bridges to prevent toes sinking into loose sand. ⚙️Designed improvements to mineploughs to operate in loose sandy conditions. ⚙️ Developer of software used for bridge design, maintenance, and inspections, These are just a few of the tangible developments and designs credited to Dave Clegg, the first of which saw him awarded the MBE in 1987. “This is the largest capability improvement project the Corps has undertaken since 1945” [Maj Gen CJ Rougier CB, EinC (A)] His mentoring and guidance to many generations of Armoured Engineers training at Bovington, Dorset has been immeasurable and invaluable. He is an inspiration to every Armoured Engineer and he has personally inspired my own career in the Corps and my own ideas and innovations of which several have been brought into service, I consider him a true friend and mentor. I do not say this lightly when I state that Capt Dave Clegg’s work in armoured engineering and innovation has been the most valuable contribution to capability development in the Royal Engineers since Major General Sir Percy Hobart’s “Funnies” innovations prior to Operation Overlord in 1944. I’m sure he will be sorely missed on the corridors of the Combat Support Wing (formally the RE Wing). I would like to take this opportunity to wish Dave Clegg a happy retirement and a long life, you’ve certainly deserved it. Godspeed. 🫶🏻 #ArmouredSapper #ArmouredEngineer #Innovation #Engineering @Proud_Sappers @Inst_RE @armycmc @25CSEngrGp @ReaController @26EngineerRegt @22EngrRegt @32EngrRegt @8EngrBde @RE_Hist_Society @REMuseum @Pearson_Eng_Ltd

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of General Sir Mike Jackson GCB, CBE, DSO, on 15 October surrounded by his family. General ‘Jacko’ served with distinction for over 40 years, finishing his career as Chief of the General Staff. He will be greatly missed, and long remembered. Utrinque Paratus.

Our #Sappers are are unique, motivated, multi-skilled and intelligent. They are the key to enabling Defence to Live, Move and Fight 💪 Discover more: army.mod.uk/learn-and-expl… #SapperFamily #Ubique #BritishArmy #YouBelongHere

The 2024 edition of the Ortona ‘Race in History’ challenge took place yesterday in Ortona, Italy, organised by Crossroads Onlus Ortona and Ortona for Runners, with the patronage of CWGC. Thank you to the organisers and the participants for their commitment in remembering the military and civilian fallen of the Battle of Ortona of 1944. @CanadainItaly

The Centre for Army Leadership Conference 24 is focused on Mission Command—the Army’s leadership philosophy that empowers leaders at all levels to take initiative and act decisively. Virtual access 28 November. bit.ly/CALConf24 #Leadership #BritishArmy #Military #Defence

#NRDCITA had the great pleasure of hosting Major General Tony Turner, Deputy Commander of the Allied Special Operations Forces Command (SOFCOM). Welcomed by Lieutenant General Lorenzo D’Addario, during the visit they engaged in productive discussions regarding the future exercises and training programs of the #ARF, aiming to enhance interoperability and operational readiness. They also took the opportunity to analyze the command’s upcoming commitments, ensuring that @NATO strategic objectives are met while continuing to adapt to evolving security challenges. #WeAreNATO | #StrongerTogether | #DeterAndDefend @NATO_SOF

@jsargentr Credit to @101_Op_Sust_Bde @networkrail @ArmyInLondon

@Seldom_Seen_3 @ric_cole @af_candid @DefenceHQ It’s a real privilege to have been asked to support @af_candid as the Armed Forces Champion. Looking forward to meeting more of the network.

@ric_cole @af_candid @DefenceHQ Who is the AF Disability Champion? (if you can say on here)

A compassionate, modest and unbelievably courageous man. Full of fun and adventure he also shared with us his dreadful taste in music and tendency to make up words at #Scrabble! We will never forget him.

(8/8) In reality, it is Russia’s disruption of Ukraine’s agricultural sector which continues to exacerbate the global food crisis.

Madame, Your Majesty,

Brigadier Lizzie shows her CBE which she received today from the Princess Royal at an Investiture Ceremony held in Windsor Castle. Many congratulations from 102 Logistic Brigade @102LOGX @1UKDivision @BritishArmy

Cyrus Thatcher was a very special Rifleman who was wise beyond his years. He also made us all laugh and think. It was a privilege to serve alongside him. A hero amongst heroes that summer of 2009. @CO_2RIFLES @RiflesRegiment

Soldiers and officers from across the British Army have been honoured in the New Year Honours List. You can find the full list here: army.mod.uk/news-and-event… Congratulations to all!

Watching and supporting the journey of LBdr Rob Long (@_Red_Long - @rhqra ) has been humbling and motivating at the same time….. His goal to help other injured Veterans is something we should all try and support - thank you to the @bbcnews and all at the @RogerGracie_HQ

@29eod @CBRNeDan Strong work Dan - thank you!! Great to serve alongside @11_EOD_Regiment @33engrregt and @8EngrBde #OneMoreEspresso

After three years in the best job in the Army (IMHO) & the privilege of commanding some of the most operationally committed troops @BritishArmy (c3000 commitments worldwide, c9000 UK EOD&S tasks) it is time to pass the twitter baton onto Col Brian Howard. I will now be @CBRNeDan

💬 "I want to thank you for what you're doing." @ArmyCGS has thanked @BritishArmy troops and their families in his #Christmas message.🎄 Read more👉 fal.cn/3kMUS