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STRENGTH FROM WITHIN. The Royal Anglian Regiment, British Army Infantry Regiment. #Army #soldier #RoyalAnglian #StrengthFromWithin
East, England
Joined April 2018
It’s coming home! Our Peacekeepers in Mali, watching the England victory! #itscominghome #minusma #UN @England 🏴🇩🇪🇺🇳
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Rehearsals for the Coronation parade have been taking place all week, including a full dress rehearsal at night time along the parade route in central London. This photo features the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment. #Coronation #Soldiers #KingCharles
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English regiments of the British Army hold dear the knightly virtues associated with the ‘soldier saint’ - steadfast courage, honour, fortitude in adversity, faith and charity - and celebrate St George's Day. .#StGeorgesDay #Soldiers #Army #RoyalAnglian #StrengthFromWithin
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“Be a good b*****d. Avoid being a bad b*****d. But most of all don’t be scared of becoming ‘the unpopular man’. When you make the right decision, not the popular one, your real friends won’t mind and everyone else will respect you for it.”.- WO2 Aaron Kerin (1st Battalion) 2018
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Over the Christmas period members of #ThePoachers were deployed to protect Critical National Infrastructure.They conducted their task to the highest standard with professionalism and good humour.They have earned the thanks of their Regiment and the Nation. @7thRats .#RoyalAnglian
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On the hunt! . #Army #RoyalAnglian #Sniper #Poachers #Vikings #EastAnglia #EastMidlands #Steelbacks #professionals
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Our peacekeepers enjoying watching @England against Croatia this afternoon in Gao, Mali . #Euro2020 #itscominghome #RoyalAnglianRegiment .#tour #UN #Peacekeeping #team #threelions
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D ‘Cambridgeshire’ Company of the 1st Battalion have been deployed on Ex HAMMER in Finland, working with the Finnish Defence Forces as part of their new Security Force Assistance role. #finland #britisharmy #military #travel #cambridgeshire #javelin #missile
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With a historical family link to the Regiment, Ross Kemp this week joined the 1st Battalion again in support of RBL 2019 Poppy Appeal. Interested in joining our team? Find out more: @BritishArmy @macgregorcs @RossKemp @PoppyLegion .#poppy #lestweforget
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Platoon Sergeants. The lifeblood of the platoon. The Platoon Sergeant is the a senior role of responsibility and leadership within a platoon. They are second in command of up to 30 soldiers, with the important responsibility for advising and assisting junior officers.
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The 2nd Battalion has now taken over as the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land), standing ready to deploy around the world at a moment's notice as NATO's Spearhead Force. #WeAreNATO #BritishArmy #StrengthFromWithin @7thRats @NATO @BritishArmy
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'They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: . Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them'
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1st Battalion soldiers (Vikings) have joined Major Chris Brannigan as he marches barefoot across the UK in support of #HopeforHasti - you're an inspiration and a credit to your daughter 🇬🇧👊. #thisisbelonging #barefootsoldier @BBCNews @ArmyinLondon
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A mural has been unveiled in Ipswich for Private Aaron McClure, Royal Anglian Regiment, who died in Afghanistan in 2007. #Afghanistan #Remembrance #RoyalAnglianRegiment
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Private Abigail Dowding, who joined the 5 Company, 3 Royal Anglian in June 2020, has recently completed her Reservist Basic Training. She finished at the top of the troops winning Best Recruit. In her day to day life, Private Dowding works for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.
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Happy Talavera Day!. Col Donellan hands over the battle to his 2IC after he is mortally wounded, 210 years ago today. The first of Wellesley's major battles in the Peninsular, he gave direct credit to the 48th (now C Coy) for winning the battle. #history #northamptonshire
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There is a long-standing tradition of RMAS Officer Cadets being allowed to wear regimental headdress upon completing their final exercise. Here you can see Officer Cadets Joshua Freemantle, Adam Bevan and Callum Morgan-McDermott proudly wearing their Royal Anglian berets.
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C ‘Essex’ and D ‘Cambridgeshire’ company of the 1st Battalion have been deployed out on Ex HAKARA STORM in Kenya for the past few weeks as part of their Security Force Assistance role. 1/2. #kenya #britisharmy #nato #travel #infantry
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CSgt Callum Wade (left) was lucky enough to have the opportunity to meet with HRH King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their recent visit to the Infantry Battle School (IBS). #royal #royalfamily #theroyalanglianregiment #royalanglian #infantry #BritishArmy
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Now the 1st Battalion ‘The Vikings’ are back in the UK; we are undergoing our re-role and re-structure in line with the British Army’s modernisation programme, Future Soldier.
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MG Platoon and the Poachers’ BattleGroup are still pushing hard on Ex WESSEX STORM .@7thRats
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Last night the the Coronation Detachment and Colour Parties of The Royal Anglian paraded in London as part of the overnight rehearsal for the coronation of their Majesties The King & Queen on Saturday. #RoyalAnglian #Coronation #Army #Infantry #London
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Lest we forget. Members of the Regiment have been at services throughout our local counties today to pay their respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. #sacrifice #wewillremember #remembranceday
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The Regiment congratulates the Colonel of the Regiment on his appointment as KCB in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Wooddisse KCB CBE MC
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The Long Range Reconnaissance Group. What’s it all about? Putting blue berets in hard to reach places, and working alongside our UN brothers and sisters, to protect civilians wherever we can. 🇬🇧🇺🇳 @UN_MINUSMA @UNPeacekeeping @UKUN_NewYork #UN #MINUSMA #UNPeacekeeping #Mali
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The 2nd Battalion have handed over the Long Range Reconnaissance Group to the Queen’s Dragoon Guards. This ends a year of the Poachers being on operations in Mali, conducting a peackeeping mission as part of the United Nations. Good luck, @thewelshcavalry!. #mali #Peacekeeper
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We are very pleased to welcome the latest 15 trained soldiers, who completed their training in Catterick last week. They will be joining the 1st and 2nd Battalions, The Royal Anglian Regiment in January as part of the British Army's Infantry. #soldier #military #britisharmy
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Saying goodbye the Army way!. The 1st Battalion (Vikings) 'drag' the out-going Commanding Officer out of camp on his last day in command. Socially distanced, the Vikings thanked Lt Col Phill Moxey and his family for their service & support. #BritishArmy #Family #Team @7thrats
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Today the Regiment solemnly bid farewell to Sergeant Matthew Slater as he was laid to rest by his family & fellow soldiers. An operationally experienced Viking he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends & the wider Regimental community.
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3rd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment has been completing a series of specialist weapon, driving and communication cadres, as part of the Battalion’s Annual Deployment Exercise. Search Royal Anglian Regiment. #soldier #army #BritishArmy
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After charitable fundraising by the Le Paradis Memorial Project, a new permenant memorial has been unveilled at Norwich Cathedral. It marks the bravery and sacrifice of the 97 Royal Norfolk Regiment soldiers murdered at Le Paradis on 27th May 1940. #wewillrememberthem
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Soldiers from the Royal Anglian Regiment are currently preparing for operations in Afghanistan & Mali. Our soldiers from the 2nd Battalion have been sharpening their skills on the Sharpshooter rifle. #RoyalAnglianRegiment #Infantry #Training
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“Firing!” Soldiers from D ‘Cambridgeshire’ Company, The Vikings’ Machine Gun Platoon are currently deployed on exercise honing their skills with their specialist weapons. #royalanglianregiment #machinegun #GPMG #britisharmy
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Today the 1st Battalion celebrates the Battle of Minden 1759 and they continue their move back from Cyprus. Minden day is their main battalion day, which they celebrate every year. They remember the heroic actions of their forebears by wearing roses in their headdress on parade.
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Today the Regiment welcomed three new Officers to the family after the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. They were personally welcomed by The Colonel of the Regiment after the parade, with a select number of their family. #army #royalanglianregiment
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Soldiers from D (Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire) Company, The Poachers have been spending the last couple of weeks preparing for operations and firing the NLAW anti tank missile. What have you been doing?.Join The Royal Anglian Regiment now!. #RoyalAnglianRegiment #armyconfidence
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Congratulations to the four Officer Cadets who at midnight tonight will commission into the Royal Anglian Regiment! Well done! They were joined by Col Browne OBE on his last day as a Deputy Colonel of the Regiment. #Army #EastAnglia #Sandhurst #Leadership #Job #potential
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Happy 100th Birthday to Eric A Taylor who served with the Royal Norfolk Regiment in WW2. He was captured at St Valery, France on 12th June 1940 and was a prisoner of war until 1945. #WW2 #royalanglianregiment
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Soldiers from B Company, The Poachers, have conducted their first Local Leader Engagement in Mali 🇲🇱 in support of the UN Peace Mission. This is the first time locals have met British forces. @UNPeacekeeping. #ReadyForAnything .#RoyalAnglianRegiment.#UNpeacekeeping
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With the majority of the 2nd Battalion having returned from Cyprus we have pulled together the highlights of their 2 years overseas...The British Army offers all kinds of opportunities. Start your adventure today, link in our bio..@hq_recruiting #career #travel
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On Friday the 11th of August, Sovereign's Parade took place at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. This completes 44 weeks of training at the Academy for Officer Cadets Oliver Goldsack, George Chapman, and Joe Bagnall who are joining our Regiment. #Army #Sandhurst
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Soldiers from 2 R ANGLIAN conducted a tactical crossing of the300m+ wide Vistula River in Poland as a part of Ex STEADFAST DEFENDER - a huge show of capability, and NATO interoperability. @NATO @7thRats @UKNATO. #StrengthFromWithin #WeAreNATO #BritishArmy #NATO #Soldier
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Always training, always improving. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion are currently on training exercises around the country to perfect their craft ready for taking over the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) in the New Year. #StrengthFromWithin #Soldier #BritishArmy
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Royal Anglian soldiers are supporting the NHS as they work to open the NHS Nightingale hospital. Lieutenant Mike Andrews: "we’ve been assisting with the build, freeing up specialist trades where we can.”. #InThisTogether #AlwaysReady @BritishArmy . Story:
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Welcome to the Regiment for three new Officers, commissioned today at the Royal Military Academy. 2nd Lieutenant Callum Morgan- McDermott, 2nd Lieutenant Adam Bevan, 2nd Lieutenant Joshua Freemantle. #Army #Career #Military #Sandhurst #RoyalAnglianRegiment
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The Regiment warmly welcomes 2Lts Matt Wilman and Will Bagnall who commission today. Pictured is Lt Col Bev Allen, who presented them with a bottle of champagne to share with their family. #congratulations #family #RMAS #champagne
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The Regiment is proud to have played a key part in bringing this hospital to life, to help save many people over the coming weeks. #COVID19 #theroyalanglianregiment #InThisTogether.
Thank you to all our colleagues from the @BritishArmy @ArmyMedServices @Proud_Sappers @RHQ_The_RLC and @RAnglians for your support. Together you have worked tirelessly to make the London NHS Nightingale Hospital possible #LondonTogether
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Members of the 2nd Battalion have been in Poland with the Polish 1st Tank Battalion on their validation to be a part of the NATO Response Force, preparing to take over the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) under @7thRats. #StrengthFromWithin #Soldier #NATO #Poland
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Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Almanza in 1707. Our forebears the Royal Norfolk Regiment fought bravely and acts as inspiration to current soldiers of A (Norfolk) Company, the 1st Battalion. @thehistoryguy. #RoyalAnglianRegiment #Norfolk
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1st Battalion soldiers (Vikings) recently on Exercise VIKING STORM, assaulting a position through the cover of smoke. And a rogue cow. Caption this! ⬇️. #captionthis #RoyalAnglianRegiment #training #exercise #cow
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This week Royal Anglian soldiers attended the All Ranks Brief for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. Search Royal Anglian Regiment. #royalanglianregiment #britisharmy @MTMCBBN
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The end of the week means time for the Commanding Officer's Physical Training. The session gets everyone in camp to conduct a fitness session together. A (Norfolk) Company on a weighted Tactical Advance to Battle to stay in fighting shape. #PhysicalTraining #Soldier
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Congratulations to the three Officer Cadets who at midnight last night commissioned into the Royal Anglian Regiment! . The next step is to complete the Platoon Commanders Battle Course which our four new Platoon Commanders successfully completed last week. Well done to all!
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The 2nd Battalion's Reconnaissance Platoon have recently finished their cadre to qualify soldiers to be Reconnaissance Patrolmen and NCOs. Reconnaissance Patrolmen work ahead of Battlegroups to find the enemy, and enable the Battlegroup to strike. #britisharmy #RoyalAnglian
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All three battalions of The Royal Anglian Regiment are currently on Exercise Wessex Storm. Take a look at this. More to come so keep coming back. #army #royalanglianregiment #soldier #ArmyConfidence #newstart #tough #win
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Cpl David Hemmings of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment was awarded an MBE for his services during COVID-19. He said "I was really proud to help train the mobile testing teams, but I never expected to receive an award!". #MBE #Army #BritishArmy
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Nominated for work on Op TRENTON, Cpl Matthew Ward represented the 1st Battalion (The Vikings) at the Sun's 'Millies' this week. Even had a drink with the CGS!. @ArmyCGS @10DowningStreet @7thRats @Field_Army @FdArmyComdSM @BritishArmy @ArmyComms_Col @SEAC_Defence #ArmyConfidence
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On the tenth day of Christmas ITC gave to me. loads of new soldiers! Welcomed into the Regiment and the 1st Battalion (Vikings) by the CO and RSM, just in time for Christmas 👍. @1ITBCatterick @armycoschinf @7thRats @FdArmyComdSM @ArmySgtMjr1ukXX @ArmySgtMajor @ad_recruiting
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“Watch my tracer!” The Machine Gun Platoon from the Vikings have been training hard this week. #royalanglianregiment #viking #britisharmy #tracer #guns
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Corporal Louis Jones of A (Lincolnshire) Company, 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment is leading his troops through FIWAF (Fighting in Woods and Forests) training on Exercise #steadfastdefender24 in Poland
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Highlights from 2023. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment completed Exercise JEBEL STORM, working alongside Omani partners. Spectacular scenery and important military training for both the British Army and Oman. #RoyalAnglian #Oman #Adventure #YearinReview
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Two weeks ago many of these Royal Anglian soldiers had never skied before (including brand new soldiers from training). Now thanks to Ex ALPINE VIKING. @7thrats @1UKDivision @FdArmyComdSM @BritishArmy @1ITBCatterick.#ArmyConfidence
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Our next generation of 2nd Lieutenants have just completed their final validation in Germany with the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Officer Cadet Matt Emmett, Colour Sergeant Jamie Du Maurier, Officer Cadet Irvine. #RoyalAnglian #StrengthFromWithin #Leadership @RMASandhurst
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Yesterday the Poachers bid farewell to their Commanding Officer, Lt Col Bruce Weston in true military style, with a Cypriot twist. Thank you for your hard work over the last 3 years and best of luck for the future. #army #tradition #family.
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B Company, 1 Royal Anglian, training with the Glock 17 on the ranges this week in the build up to deploying on operations to Afghanistan. #royalanglianregiment #britisharmy
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Supporting NHS workers, Boots staff and other partners to deal with the COVID19 challenge, Royal Anglian Regiment and Grenadier Guards soldiers are helping administer testing in London. #RoyalAnglianRegiment #InThisTogether #AlwaysReady
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The 1st Battalion (Vikings) celebrated Minden Day with a scaled back, socially-distanced parade. Celebrating the bravery & determination of the infantry soldier is important, recognising the pivotal role they play on the battlefield. #BritishArmy #RoyalAnglianRegiment
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“What makes the grass grow!”.Soldiers from A (Lincolnshire) Company, The Poachers have been deployed on exercise this week focussing on their core soldiering skills including bayonet fighting. #RoyalAnglianRegiment #armyconfidence
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The Royal Anglian Regiment held remembrance services abroad, on operations, and at home. We do this not just to honour the 82 Royal Anglian soldiers on our memorial, but to honour all who have fallen so that we might live freely. #remembrance #soldier #parade #bosnia #oakham
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1st Battalion 'The Vikings' training to clear and fight through complex trench systems. Being part of the Royal Anglian Regiment means we take our profession seriously. #soldier #infantry #professional #trench #BritishArmy
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Please join us for the two minutes silence at 11am today, remembering all those who fell in the European campaign of WWII. Pictured 2nd Lieutenant Rob Smith and Private Gilbert of the 1st Battalion outside St George's Church in Woolwich. #VEDay #RoyalAnglianRegiment #ww2
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A snapshot of LRRG peacekeepers, on our recent MINUSMA patrol. @UNPeacekeeping @UN_MINUSMA #UN #MINUSMA #UNPK
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Christmas came early this morning for the Poachers on Commanding Officer’s PT. #RoyalAnglianRegiment #snowday #armyconfidence
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1st Battalion soldiers (Vikings) have joined Major Chris Brannigan as he marches barefoot across the UK. At the end of today's leg Company Sergeant Major Matt Willan also presented a cheque for £500.. #hopeforhasti #barefootsoldier #royalanglianregiment
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Matt Stringer served in Afghanistan with the Royal Anglian Regiment but was injured with severe hearing loss. Thanks to ABF, Matt is a race mechanic with his own business "If I didn't get funding I wouldn't be here now. I don't know what I'd be doing." . #ForSoldiersForLife
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Today is Talavera Day. The Battle of Talavera happened in 1809 and Talavera Day is held each year to commemorate the Duke of Wellington’s victory. #talavera #royalanglianregiment #militaryhistory
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A happy Armed Forces Day to you all. Today we celebrate all the hard work our military does to keep us safe. #AFD #SaluteOurHeroes
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Royal Anglian soldiers supporting Nigerian allies in their fight against Boko Haram. Viking soldiers, NCOs & officers delivering great training 👍. @7thrats @1UKDivision @NeilSexton659 @FdArmyComdSM @field_army #Defence #BritishArmy #Nigeria
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Many thanks to Leicester Tigers for hosting soldiers from across Leicestershire as they remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice. A great example of the close links we maintain between the Regiment and the local community. #remembrance @leicslive @LeicesterTigers
The Welford Road crowd and both sides paid tribute to The Fallen ahead of kick-off today alongside guests from the Royal Anglian Regiment, Tigers Veteran Association and Welbeck The Defence Sixth Form College. #LestWeForget
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“No comms no bombs”.Signals platoon from our second battalion, “The Poachers” have spent the week in the Brecon Beacons developing their specialist skills while conducting arduous physical training. All in a week’s work. #armyconfidence #RoyalAnglianRegiment
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A Royal Anglian soldier from "The Vikings" takes aim with the L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle as part of Pre-Deployment Training for Op TORAL in Afghanistan later this year. #army
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Soldiers and families from the 1st Battalion (Vikings) joined forces with The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery, Morrisons, and Town & Country Fine Foods, to donate 3500 Easter eggs to London Ambulance Service and our local NHS partners. #InThisTogether @Morrisons @TCFineFoods
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From the Royal Anglian Regiment to our Regimental family, friends and followers around the world - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. #StrengthFromWithin
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Royal Anglian soldiers are back on the ranges this month continuing their preparations for deployment to Afghanistan. #Anglia #Norfolk #Suffolk #Essex #Cambridgeshire #Lincolnshire #Leicestershire #Northamptonshire #Rutland #Bedfordshire #Hertfordshire
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Prepare to March! . Soldiers from The Poachers are conducting their Role Fitness Test (RFT) .It is vital as an Infanteer you are mentally and physically robust.
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Work the body, feed the soul. Always preparing for whatever challenge appears around the corner, the 2nd Battalion works through a punishing session of Commanding Officer's PT. #StrengthFromWithin #BritishArmy #Soldier #PhysicalTraining #fitness
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British troops from the Light Dragoons and The Royal Anglian Regiment have returned from their first operational patrol with the UN's Mali peacekeeping mission MINUSMA. The 300-strong UK task group deployed to Mali in December to help protect civilians. @UN_MINUSMA #Mali #army
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POINT OF ENTRY!. With enemy soldiers inside, 1 Royal Anglian infanteers rehearse using a grenade before clearing this building! . #RoyalAnglian #Vikings #norfolk.#suffolk #Essex #Cambridgeshire #team #soldier #Leadership #military #history
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Stacey Dooley follows a group of Ukrainian civilians on 5 weeks of intensive military training. Featuring soldiers from our 1st Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment. iPlayer now or BBC3 tonight @2100hrs. #Ukraine #Defence #Military #BritishArmy
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… 🎶. Poachers soldiers enjoying their Christmas dinner today, served by the Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers from across the Battalion. 🎅🎄⛄️. #christmas #tradition #armyjobs #career #turkey #mincepies
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The Battle of Minden 1759!. Minden Day was always strongly commemorated by the Suffolk Regiment and the 1st Battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment who today ensure that, wherever they are, it is a day of great celebration.
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Wherever we are in the world we celebrate the battle of Talavera, the principal battle honour of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment. This year, as proud Poachers, the LRRG celebrate as part of the MINUSMA mission from Gao Mali. #minusma #mali #UN #BritishArmy
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