Major General (Retired) Rupert Jones

Yesterday was my last in uniform after 30+ years. From Sarajevo to Belfast, Basra, Helmand, Baghdad, Mosul and Raqqah to name a few. It’s been a privilege to play a small part in major global events over the years & to lead fantastic people. Thanks to everyone & good luck

@ShawBayley National Army Museum

@rupertthjones Where are his medals now, Rupert?

Lovely to be able to share a story about meeting The Queen 40 years ago when she presented my father’s Victoria Cross to us.

@2461Steve @hthjones Yep

@hthjones Is your dad General Jones (Devon & Doughnuts) ? If so he was my COS when I was at 12 Mech

On this day in 1982, Lt Col H Jones VC was killed charging an Argentine position at the battle for Goose Green during the Falklands War. It’s been eight years since I started writing publicly about my grandfather, much of which can be found in various corners of the internet.

@TaffyStang @hthjones He did

@hthjones Did he live in Church Crookham at one point( on the edge of Quetta Park)? I think I might have chatted with him on one of my walks back in the day.

@MalcolmBrabant Done

@rupertthjones Good morning, General. Could you follow me back please so I could DM you about an interview for American TV? Thank you.

@Charlie533080 Thanks Charlie

Thinking tonight of Lt Col H Jones, killed in action today in 1982 while leading 2 PARA at the Battle of Goose Green, and all 18 members of the battalion group who lost their lives on 28/29 May. Awarded the Victoria Cross for valour. They shall grow not old.

@shashj @SpencerGuard @FareedZakaria Precision munition allocation was controlled late in Mosul battle & in Raqqah as finite numbers available. Artillery and mortars used where they could provide the required effect.

@shashj @SpencerGuard @FareedZakaria Rate of strikes was lower in Mosul & Raqqah. Big difference was our partners were taking most of risk on ground - we supported. But fires often used to unlock ISIS & reduce partner casualties

I’m growing tired of uniformed revisionist history about the Battle of Mosul or other battles inferring other militaries like the U.S. did it differently, not true @FareedZakaria the U.S. or Iraqi forces did not expose soldiers more to bomb less. Nor is @IDF bombing more than.

@shilermahm Done

🔴 Watch live as Major General Rupert Jones answers your questions one month after Hamas's deadly attack on Israel. @StigAbell @AasmahMir @rupertthjones youtube.com/live/pyvS8Bk2m…

PODCAST: Is Israel's war with Hamas winnable?@ManveenRana speaks to former Major-General @RupertTHJones, who was once the UK's most senior commander in Iraq: pod.fo/e/1fe38a

A statement from LTG Herzi Halevi. “The objectives of this war require a ground operation - the best soldiers are now operating in Gaza.”

@Harriet61160862 Done

@rupertthjones Hello Rupert, I'm the producer of the BFBS podcast Sitrep radio.bfbs.com/podcasts/sitrep I wondered if you'd be interested in coming on the show sometime? Please follow me so I can DM you. Thanks, Harriet

The fallout continues. Surovikin seemingly arrested as part of a purge. Russian command disarray as Ukraine build pressure in their offensive.

@tonyprod77 @BBCJLandale @westnewsprod Very useful I would suggest. Despite its age it remains a highly effective helicopter.

How useful is a 40-year-old British helicopter being donated to Ukraine? The pilots flying these machines over the front lines weren't even born when they first saw enemy fire in the Falklands in the early 80's. @BBCJLandale @westnewsprod

@shashj @BriW74 The innovative spirit exists in units but the Army’s processes, structures & culture mean that there is relatively little scope. This bottom-up insurgent approach in Ukraine is the hallmark of dynamic wartime armies.

@Joint_Heli @falklands_utd @GHFalklands @2PARA_HQ @supportourparas @WarDiaryF82 @RAF_Logistics @UKArmyLogistics @RoyalAirForce @BritishArmy @BFSouthAtlantic Big thanks to all the men and women of @Joint_Heli for helping maintain the memorials to keep them at their best. I am confident I speak for the relatives of all those who died when I say how grateful we are.

Veterans (and others) looking to exploit their potential. @wywmfierce are helping. Join their jobs accelerator with @LeidosInc tomorrow - free aptitude testing & training to secure digital jobs. Sign up here: go.withyouwithme.com/3PhEe9k #Veterans #Digital

Encouraging signs that investors are increasingly ready to commit funds to Defence. financedigest.com/an-analysis-of… @wywmfierce @DigestFinance

Putin's speech yesterday at a Kremlin-linked think tank was another extraordinary insight into his delusional state, but also his continuing uncompromising stance. Great to discuss this with @TimesRadio who analyse the conflict in detail. #UkraineWar youtube.com/watch?v=gdhq2C…

Fantastic news for all those who served in the Armed Forces & who care about national security. There is no better champion than @JohnnyMercerUK. Good luck. Much work to be done.