Regimental Sergeant Major👮🏾♂️
@RoyMukungunugwa
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RSM @TheRoyalLancers ☠ in the @BritishArmy 🇬🇧. Strives for Diversity, Equality, Equity & Inclusion. 🇿🇼
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2 decades ago, Trooper Mukungunugwa wouldn't have thought he will be where he is today. With all the mentorship over the years, yesterday I was humbled to be selected for promotion to WO1.
A huge victory to all my mentors & all those whom we walked side by side
#DeathOrGlory
☠️.
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"Decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live." ~ Gianni Versace
An afternoon well spent in preparation for the King’s Coronation.
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
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WW1 Mons Star 1914-15
Found metal detecting in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland & it belongs to:
16751 Private G Holmes
Yorkshire Regiment (circa 1914-15).
Would be good to get it back to the family if still alive.
Please RT🙏🏾.
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20yrs ago today I started The British Army’s basic training
@ATR_Winchester
& my life was transformed.
As an 18yr old Zimbabwean boy, I had a lot to learn.
My hero Cpl Artwell from
@RoyalTankRegt
gave me a solid foundation & taught me valuable lessons I withhold till today.
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I hope this INSPIRES someone.
Four
#Zimbabweans
LE Captain - Garrison Engineer, Wedge head & Cone head.
Warrant Officer Class One - Catterick Garrison Sergeant Major.
Warrant Officer Class Two - Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
Sergeant - Fitter Section Sergeant.
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Honoured to have been charged to Command
@TheRoyalLancers
Guidon for His Majesty the King’s
#Coronation
Parade.
I felt the responsibility and pride of the occasion that was proportionate to opportunity.
Long live the King.
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
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"Every soldier must know before he goes into battle how the little battle he is to fight fits into the larger picture & how the success of his fighting influences the battle as a whole."~Montgomery
Honoured to have been given the opportunity to serve as the RSM
@TheRoyalLancers
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My role model, mentor, ally, best friend & most importantly my BROTHER.
First time in 19yrs professionally collaborating & you have
#inspired
me amongst many others.
Don't get it twisted, you are still a cone head & a que jumper. Bloody
@Proud_Sappers
.
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In The Royal Armoured Corp, a successful Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant (SQMS) is judged by the standard of his range burgers 🍔
A SQMS
@TheRoyalLancers
is the best in the
@BritishArmy
🤷🏾♂️ unless you convince me otherwise
Morale on a slightly windy & cold range day
#Food
#Foodie
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Tam & I took part in the early morning rehearsal for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee parade.
We are both WO2s & Detachment Sgt Majors for our respective Regiments
@TheRoyalLancers
&
@SCOTS_DG
A proud moment for both of us.
@UKinZimbabwe
@FCDOGovUK
@ukinfiji
@FijiInUK
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"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. You have within you the strength, the patience & the passion to reach for the stars" Harriet Tubman.
Today marks 19yrs of service to
@BritishArmy
with
@TheRoyalLancers
& I am grateful for the scenic journey
I feel as young now as then😜
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18yrs ago on this day I joined the
@BritishArmy
& started my basic training
@ATR_Winchester
3 Waterloo Troop.
Today I reflect as A Sqn Sergeant Major
@TheRoyalLancers
. It has been an amazing journey, met a lot of good people, travelled the world & learnt a lot in the process.
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Without determination, you'll never start. Importantly, without consistency, you'll never finish~ Denzel Washington.
Well done Pte MK for completing Infantry Training &, passing out from
@ITC_Catterick
.
Without test, there is no testimony.
You're a testimony ~ TD Jakes
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ROAD TO 1000 FOLLOWERS.
Today I am calling on The Colonel in Cheif herself HM The Queen Elizabeth II
@RoyalFamily
.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, I never thought I would meet the Queen but,
@BritishArmy
and hard work allowed this rare opportunity.
FOLLOW ME & RT 🙏
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This week marked my 22years of colour service.
What a way to mark it as the Regimental Sergeant Major for our Colonel in Chief HM Queen Camilla's first visit & I was immensely proud of how our people worked tirelessly to demonstrate the Regiment's esprit de Corp.
#DeathOrGlory
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He saved 8 people from a burning bus where others died on Christmas Eve.
His selflessness, bravery and courage inspired me.
Please RT & Donate.
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Fully embracing AGAI 59👌🏽.
Do you think the RSM will approve my new facial hair🤷🏾♂️?
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Late summer holiday camp has started off very well.
Today's games were:
Face painting.
Dressing up.
Packing our bags.
And finally, hide and seek.
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Delighted to have been awarded the GOC's commendation.
And to an inspirational WO2
@RoyMukungunugwa
on receiving a GOC’s commendation for
#leadership
and working with his local council to support the development of young people or deliver fitness classes for the elderly.
@RoyalArmdCorps
@1ArmdInf
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"Life isn't measured by the breaths we take but, by the moments that take our breaths."
Lancers on parade for our Colonel in Chief Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations was another defining moment for us all.
@TheRoyalLancers
#DeathOrGlory
&, Spot the error🤔🤦🏾♂️
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Son: Good morning Sir Dad.
Me: Good morning Son. But put your hand down I work for a living🤷🏾♂️
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Almost everything MUST come to an end.
Today I handover the reins of
@TheRoyalLancers
RQMS(T) to Dave who is no man of straw and will absolutely flourish at the helm.
I now move on to other challenges & thank you to everyone who has supported & helped me grow.
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
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"Create your legacy and pass the baton" Billie Jean King.
Today I takeover the RQMS(T) baton from
@masteray19
as he promotes to WO1 & assumes Catterick GSM.
Onwards and upwards.
@TheRoyalLancers
@1ArmdInf
@The_Black_Rats
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It has been a long few weeks of planning, preparation and rehearsing.
I am glad we have delivered in spades and can now relax and on to other challenges.
@TheRoyalLancers
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
#PlatinumJubilee
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It was with great pleasure to meet Her Majesty The Queen Camilla as our new Colonel in Chief.
HM & the Lancers share long history dating back to WW2. Her father served with the 12th Lancers winning two Military Crosses during the retreat to Dunkirk (1940) & at El Alamein (1942).
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I phoned a friend on my way home and they didn't sound like themselves. So, I turned around and went to their house just to talk, and it's amazing how being inquisitive can save someone.
A problem shared is a problem halved, don't die in silence.
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Honoured to have been awarded the Buchan Medal by
@joropner1
Lord Lieutenant of NYorks.
The Buchan medal is given to officers or soldiers from
@TheRoyalLancers
who have contributed to the efficiency or military honour of the Regiment over a prolonged period.
#DeathOrGlory
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MEASURING SUCCESS
Last week my two brothers achieved significant milestones in their lives:
Left: Vivian Mukungunugwa graduated from his PHD as Doctor of Mathematics 🤓.
Right: Victor Mukungunugwa
@livity_
Launched Zimbabwe's first satellite ZIMSAT-1 into space from Japan🤓.
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"A decent moustache can intimidate a man, while a great moustache can frighten an army of your enemies."
This is A Sqn 4 Troop (Fire Support) heads
@TheRoyalLancers
Tp Ldr - Lt JB
Tp Sgt - Sgt JM
Eng Recce Sgt - Sgt CC
A thriving, inspiring & coherent team.
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Day at the horse racing🏇🏇
Best caption wins😁👌🏽
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From the iconic Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Parades with
@ArmyInLondon
, to the scotching heat in France and now, to our Core business as Deep Recce Strike Battlegroup
@3rdUKDivision
.
As the RQMS(T), my motto is
#G4WinsWars
😜
@TheRoyalLancers
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
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Anyone remember being issued these sunglasses during the early Op TELICs circa 2003?
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My office is better than yours🤷🏿♂️?
Let’s see yours👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
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As I cleared my SSM's desk, I found this letter from one of my Troopers asking for permission to grow his "Cookie Duster."
Although the letter made me LOL, it also made me realise how much I already miss being an SSM & being part of a great team.
What did your SSMs made you do?
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Delighted to have been awarded the GOC's Commendation by 1DRS Bde Commander.
This is dedicated to everyone I have worked with or supported me in the last few years. This commendation is testament to our collaborative working & interoperability.
@TheRoyalLancers
#DeathOrGlory
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Making some sweet fried dumplins on Exercise LUCKNOW LANCER maintaining morale for all troops coming off Stag.
@TheRoyalLancers
#DeathOrGlory
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Might be a lonely Christmas due to
#COVID19
but my Death Or Glory Blend from
@ExplorerCoffees
and the champagne 🍾 will ease the pain as I lick my wounds of a 1-man Christmas dinner (🍕🍕 )😜😜.
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Back after being MIA for a couple of weeks.
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"Good soldiers, & particularly NCOs can influence young officers as much as they themselves can influence their soldiers."
Never have I been a reader but, this has been a good read.
If you have read this book, what are your thoughts?
#leadership
#inclusion
#belonging
#teamwork
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Yesterday
@TheRoyalLancers
held a memorial service for 100 comrades and members of our antecedent Regiments who sadly died during CV-19 pandemic.
27L
9L
12L
16/5L
17/21L
9/12L
QRL
REME atts.
We will remember them.
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Family isn't always about the blood you share, but those wiling to bleed for you.
I was not born with you nor was I raised next to you but, together we stand.
All men are created equal, but only a few become brothers. You will always be a brother.
#armyconfidence
#belonging
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Some bonds are built different.
Brothers in Arms and cut from the same Lancer cloth☠️
#DeathOrGlory
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3 weeks into the exercise, which way will you go?
Left or Right?
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ROAD TO 1000 FOLLOWERS.
Calling on the
#Calvary
@damekellyholmes
to help me drive forward.
Positive mindset and passion are some of the key ingredients to success.
FOLLOW ME & RT 🙏
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The
@BritishArmy
draws on broad experiences to capably perform many valued functions, one being the Commonwealth.
18yrs ago when I joined, there was very few to none BAME soldiers at senior level to inspire us.
Today I am delighted to see a fellow African join
@TheRoyalLancers
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Reflecting on
@TheRoyalLancers
#OpTeamwork
& Regimental lunch
@TennantsAuction
, key takeaways for me are changes in CULTURE & LEADERSHIP behaviours that influence & promote the changes we seek.
@ArmyCGS
said “No soldier left behind.”
Great day, well run & great grub.
@1ArmdInf
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Who has recce eyes and thinks outside the box?
Like & RT once you see it? Don’t spoil the fun🤷🏿♂️
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Serving with
@TheRoyalLancers
has allowed me to travel to over 30 countries worldwide & mostly in unforgiving conditions.
Being a soldier has been a mixed bag but we march on to everlasting glory.
#LancersWorldwide
#LancersDominatingTheGridSquare
#DeathOrGlory
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🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
If you know you know.
Stay safe over summer holidays..
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Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
3yrs ago I made a plan & today I am where I envisaged.
On 20 Sep 23, I will be at the
@Army_MCN
conference held
@RMASandhurst
sharing my journey, some lessons learnt & my rules to life that I live by.
#timetoact2023
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
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When you have been told to arrive at the same time for your course and you freeze 🥶 in a queue outside the guardroom.
At least I don’t have to stand to attention by the white line😁.
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A Sqn Soldiers, JNCOs, SNCOs & Officers have been fantastic, challenging & great experience for development & growth.
They have been extremely supportive through our success, failure & helped me understand the bigger picture, be analytical & make better decision.
Thanks A Sqn
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To all my Twimbo friends & family on Zwitter.
Does anyone know who & where I can find this lady? That is if she is still alive after this likely suicide message.
This is heartbreaking 💔. I shan't point fingers, but some of us MUST & NEEDS to do better.
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7yrs ago today,
@TheRoyalLancers
(Queen Elizabeths' Own) was formed at Richmond Castle blessed by our Colonel in Chief Her Majesty The Queen.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANCERS.
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
@RoyalFamily
@RoyalFamilyITNP
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Only you can truly understand what it means-
Where you came from
How far
The NOW
This photo of 2nd Lt Idrache summed it up for me. The
@BritishArmy
Diversity & Inclusion gave people like me from all over the world an opportunity & platform to flourish & belong
@TheRoyalLancers
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BEST CAPTION / MEME WINS..
Phase 1 Training in 2 Section, Watetloo Troop
@ATR_Winchester
in 2002.
#ThrowbackThursday
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Lancers carrying Lances on parade is a unique spectacle for a one in a lifetime parade.
@TheRoyalLancers
#DeathOrGlory
#PlatinumJubilee
With a week to go until the
#PlatinumJubilee
parade,
@TheRoyalLancers
are rehearsing with soldiers from across
@BritishArmy
You can easily spot 👀 soldiers from the Regiment with the famous motto ☠️ and tall traditional lances.
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VESTIGA NULLA RETRORSUM.
Immensely proud of our soldiers who gave up their leave to be the vigil guard and bearer party of an inspiring hero MDB, a 100yr old WWII Lancer Veteran.
Gone but not forgotten.
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
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Greatful for the opportunity to share my journey and lessons learnt during the
@Army_MCN
conference
@RMASandhurst
yesterday.
Sharing the stage with incredible people such as Gen Cave (Comd Home Comd)
@DavidOlusoga
& Dr Greene is indescribable & heartwarming.
#TimeToAct
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☠LANCERS REUNION☠
Cpl-P hospitalised 2 days ago next to a lost
#Veteran
Lancer.
Sgt John Lucas Hodge served with the 9th/12th Royal Lancers between 1961-1969. He joined the Lancers just after amalgamation at Tidworth Church in 1960
#OnceALancerAlwaysALancer
#BELONGING
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Star-struck. I just met up with one of my role models
@ShingiMararike
from
@SkyNews
at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant Concentration Area.
Looked dapper, a gentleman and can fit as a cavalry officer in
@TheRoyalLancers
😁😜.
#PlatinumJubilee
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“Discipline is the soul of an Army. It makes a small number formidable, procures success to the weak & esteem to all.” ~ George Washington.
SW, you are formidable & impressive. On reflection, our qualities are cut from the same cloth.
A stalwart allie
@USArmy
.
#DeathOrGlory
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I would like to say thank you to everyone who has been a positive force to our team efforts.
In particular A Sqn & these WARRIORS & BROTHERS in Arms whom I proudly stand by side by side.
I WILL FOLLOW THEM EVERYWHERE.
@TheRoyalLancers
#DeathOrGlory
@Proud_Sappers
#ubique
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Today I had the pleasure & opportunity to speak with Training Staff & Junior soldiers from
@CO_AFC
with an emphasis on “aspects of our behaviours, moral leadership & culture” ~
@ArmyCGS
.
Ultimately, treating our people openly, fairly & attracting global talent.
@TheRoyalLancers
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How does one balance a constantly evolving busy worklife, personal development, family life and own time to reflect?
The
@BritishArmy
has taught me the 7Ps and I have embodied these principles to maintain efficiency against being a master procrastinator?
How do you manage?🤷🏾♂️
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#Diversity
is being invited to the party,
#inclusion
is being asked to dance
@TheRoyalLancers
we continue to give value to all our people by building a positive, strong & diverse workforce that enhances our adaptability & mindfulness
#ALLOFONECOMPANY
#STRIKE
@1ArmdInf
@ArmyBAME
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Honoured to have had the opportunity to host Colonel
@damekellyholmes
MBE and a Double Olympic Gold medallist.
A vibrant and
#inspirational
HERO.
#mentalresilience
@RACTrgRegt
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#RACISM
or BAD HUMOUR?
These are some of the things that were said to me:
"What's up my Nigger."
"You are a slave"
"There is no black on the Union Jack"
Read my short story of what happened.
#inclusion
#SayNoToRacism
#Education
via
@wordpressdotcom
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Our experiences today shapes our tomorrow and my 2yrs experiences while serving as a Section Commander within
@HqItg
taught me invaluable lessons that I will forever be grateful for.
Throwback to my first Training Team, Section and Platoon back in 2009 at ATR Bassingbourn.
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Some of the young soldiers (18 & 19 yrs old) who made the ultimate sacrifice & never made it home for Christmas, birthdays or Sunday dinners.
Gone but not forgotten.
We will remember them.
#RemembranceDay
#PoppyAppeal
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Serving in the
@BritishArmy
sometimes feels like a dream.
I will be forever grateful for the breath taking moments, the amazing people I've met & the indescribable experiences.
Here was
@TheRoyalLancers
&
@PresOfPakistan
Bodyguards who also carry Lances. AMAZING.
#DeathOrGlory
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I think Santa knew I was going to be lonely on
#Christmas
because of
#COVID19
.
First the Champagne &
@ExplorerCoffees
Death Or Glory Blend, & now this A Squadron's own Ruby Port.
I dont know if my
#ChristmasEve
has just gotten better or worse. Nonetheless, it will be Merry😁
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We continue to support our soldiers to excel even after they leave the Army.
Receiving these messages motivates me to continue unlocking our people's potential and make a difference.
As we say
@TheRoyalLancers
:
ONCE A LANCER ALWAYS A LANCER.
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
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SELF LOVE Day after spending last week bedded down. Good to feel myself again🇿🇼🇬🇧
#DeathOrGlory
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Professional, Passionate & Basics done well
A Sqn's C/S L14 defined the odds by winning
@TheRoyalLancers
Omdurman Shield Competition presented by Brig Humphris
@1ArmdInf
A week old Tp Ldr straight out of
@RMASandhurst
1st Female Trooper
Lost 4 JNCOs D-1 to COVID-19 isolation
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Today I supported Trooper S-B, his family & friends raise awareness & money to
@OnePunchNE
.
S-B administered first aid & CPR to his cousin after a fight broke out a nightclub. Unfortunately Steven didn’t make it & died on the spot.
It has been tough for S-B.
#mentalhealth
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“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” Martin Luther King Jr
The challenge was challenging but made the triumph more glorious
#motivation
@OnePunchNE
@Army_MCN
@TheRoyalLancers
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The rack has grown and almost ready for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Parade.
🍻 To the Queen.
#QueenElizabeth
#PlatinumJubilee
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Serving as a Lancer with
@TheRoyalLancers
in the Army has exposed me to people I never thought I could rub shoulders with.
I have been to places I would never have dreamt of visiting & the exposure has been eye-opening.
I totally feel at home & I
#BELONG
.
#DeathOrGlory
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The tanks returned after driving across treacherous marshland to mount a surprise dawn attack (Maj J Biggart, 2003
@SCOTS_DG
)
12 c/s
@TheRoyalLancers
bombed-up ready to conduct a Live RiP with FSP Tps IoT destroy enemy armour & deny FoM.
#STRIKE
@1ArmdInf
Photo:
@Anna_McDermott
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5 LESSONS FROM
#ARMY
TRAINING
#Training
was hard, fun & taught me a few valuable lessons that I will always use to guide me forward.
Have a read & comment on the article your thoughts & some of your lessons to date.
#mentalresilience
#growth
#learning
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Yesterday 7 Lancers attended the ‘Lancers in Derby’
@TheRoyalLancers
Old Comrades Association Dinner night.
It was great catching up with the veterans since over 18months and updating them on what the Regiment has been up to.
@Lancers_Museum
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Evolution of
@BritishArmy
& the comparison between winners of the Omdurman Shield Troop Competition.
1987- Recce Tp 17/21 Lancers
2020- 4 Tp (FSP)
@TheRoyalLancers
#Dominance
#Victory
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Today we bid farewell to one of our
#sappers
(Sgt W-H Jr) after 4yrs of integration with
@theroyallancers
.
He has displayed trust and mutual understanding in our core business as The Recce Tp Sgt.
A STRONG contributor to the WOs' & Sgts' Mess rugby victory against the Officers.
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It has been a steady week back behind the desk as we slowly start to see some activity resume to somewhat 'normal.'
#Positive
attitudes &
#enthusiasm
all round and, proud of our men & women for engaging with the uncertainties and remaining frosty.
@TheRoyalLancers
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“Ease is the greatest threat to progress than hardship.” ~ Denzel Washington.
Keep working
Keep growing
Keep fighting
#DeathOrGlory
☠️
#TimeToAct
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My daily antidote was
@ArmyInLondon
marching to one of our antecedent regiment’s regimental march during
#PlatinumJubileePageant
rehearsals.
The hardwork behind the scenes guided and driven by
@ArmyCeremonial
and supported by
@ArmySchoolofMu1
@TheRoyalLancers
#DeathOrGlory
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Suited, equipped, briefed and rehearsed ready to drive the Mover.
An old tradition for the newest member of the Sqn to manually drive the mover when the electric mechanism fails😜.
Who else drove the mover? 🙋🏾♂️yep, me on Hohne ranges.
#ifyouknowyouknow
#militarybanter
#Military
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A Sqn
@TheRoyalLancers
proficiently conducted Combined Arms firing to the lowest level on Castlemartin Ranges.
Faced with adversity, we rapidly re-grouped & re-orientated IoT adapt to new conditions
That is what makes us
#STRIKE
soldiers
@1ArmdInf
#DeathOrGlory
Photo: Capt JB
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