1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards 🏴
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The Cavalry Regiment of Wales and the Border Counties. Specialising in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance for 1st Deep Recce Strike Brigade.
Swanton Morley, England
Joined March 2013
🏴Freedom of Cardiff🏴. The QDG today marched through Cardiff with “drums beating, colours flying, and swords drawn” to exercise the Freedom of the City, an honour first conferred on the unit in 1985. 🔵 #thewelshcavalry
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Following his accession to the throne His Majesty has been pleased to appoint Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales as Colonel-in-Chief of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards. 🔵 #thewelshcavalry.⚪️ #firstandforemost
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Wishing a very happy birthday to HRH The Princess of Wales on behalf of all ranks of the Welsh Cavalry. Penblwydd hapus!.
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HRH The Prince Of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment, took the salute and presented medals to serving soldiers before meeting the families of those who had recently returned from UN🇺🇳 peacekeeping operations in West Africa. ⚪️ #firstandforemost
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Happy Birthday to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales!. Prince Charles has been Colonel in Chief of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards since 2003. It was a post previously filled by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. #QDG #PrinceCharles #WelshCavalry
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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. #WeWillRememberThem #Remembrance #LestWeForget
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Today we remember Lieutenant David Boyce and Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon, who were killed when their armoured vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on Thursday, 17th November 2011. #WeWillRememberThem.#QDG #Afghanistan
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The Welsh Cavalry have now taken command of the Long Range Reconnaissance Group in #Mali after a Transfer of Authority Parade with 2nd Bn The Royal Anglian Regiment. Op NEWCOMBE is the UK's peacekeeping contribution to MINUSMA. #firstandforemost .#outinfront .#thewelshcavalry
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C Squadron are currently firing their .50 cal heavy machine guns from their Jackals on Exercise WESSEX STORM. #QDG #WESSEXSTORM #50cal. @7thRats @Army_Wales @Field_Trg_Unit
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The Welsh Cavalry would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from #Mali 🎅🏻 . 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost.🔵#Outinfront . #Christmas 🎄
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As the sun sets here in #Mali, the Welsh Cavalry Task Group would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and best wishes for 2022. Blwyddyn Newydd Dda 🏴. 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost.🔵#Outinfront
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At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we fall silent to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May they rest in peace.
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1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards is the cavalry regiment of Wales and the border counties, known as the Welsh Cavalry. Find out more: #QDG #WelshCavalry #FindWhereYouBelong. @Army_Wales
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C Sqn have donned their blue berets as they prepare to depart on Op NEWCOMBE, the UK’s contribution to @UN_MINUSMA in #Mali 🇲🇱. Today, the CO gave them their final address, wishing them luck and promoting some young Tprs to LCpl. #FirstandForemost.#Outinfront . #FailLearnWin
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God Save the King!👑. The full QDG marching contingent - who will be proudly parading through London today on the occasion of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. 🔵 #thewelshcavalry.⚪️ #firstandforemost
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☘️ vs 🏴 . The Task Group are so excited for the opening game of the @SixNationsRugby , we’ve decided to hold our own version in #Mali with our @UN_MINUSMA allies!. 🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🏴 🏴 ☘️ 🇫🇯 🇫🇷 . Ymlaen, Cymru! Pob lwc!
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We would like to wish the @RIrishRegiment and our fellow @UN_MINUSMA 🇺🇳 peacekeepers from @IrelandDefence 🇮🇪 a very happy St Patrick’s Day. Rangers from A Coy received their shamrocks from their CO who is visiting the LRRG this week. 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost
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As the sun rises in Lulworth, Dragoons from C Sqn prepare for mounted Live Fire Tactical Training using the JACKAL and COYOTE armoured vehicles. This is a critical part of pre-deployment training as they prepare to deploy on Op NEWCOMBE 🇲🇱 . @7thRats @1UKDivision @RoyalArmdCorps
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***NEW APPOINTMENT*** . Congratulations to WO1 Chant who has taken post as Regimental Sergeant Major of 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, and to Capt Homer who commissions from WO1. @ArmySgtMajor @SEAC_Defence @7thRats @col_qdg @CO_QDG @RoyalArmdCorps @RSM_QDG .#leadership #welsh
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C Squadron conducting training with the #SierraLeone Army as part of the enduring commitment in West Africa.
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Happy St David’s Day from the Welsh Cavalry on Salisbury Plain. Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus!. We cannot do the day justice on Salisbury Plain so we will be celebrating it fully next week back in camp. #QDG #GlobalStDavids #GwylDewiBydEang. @UKGovWales .@Army_Wales @ArmyComd160X
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It's been a busy fortnight for the LRRG in #Mali. After some initial familiarisation patrols in the surrounding area, our @Official_REME LAD were able to celebrate St Eligius' Day with a festive twist!. #TheWelshCavalry.#Outinfront.#FirstandForemost
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🦂Resubordination🦂 . Today sees a milestone in QDG history: a goodbye to 7th Infantry Brigade and a move to 1st Deep Recce Strike Brigade Combat Team.
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#Dragoons have been pushing themselves to the limits on a Javelin Operators course held in the Kuwaiti desert.
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Whilst we have been busy protecting civilians, we are also protecting ourselves on Op NEWCOMBE. Our Medical Group have successfully administered over 200 booster vaccinations to the LRRG during the festive period. #GetBoostedNow . #TheWelshCavalry.#Outinfront.#FirstandForemost
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Taking a selfie from a tethered drone?. After giving a demo of their light cavalry capability, QDG soldiers trialled the latest tethered drone equipment. @DronEvolutionUK and @Flir thank you for visiting us at home!. #QDG #WelshCavalry #Innovation . @7thRats @thepagey
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Soldiers from Cassino Troop deployed on Operation CABRIT in Poland wish you all a very Merry Christmas. 🎄 . Cassino Troop consists of regular personnel from the QDG and reserve personnel the @RoyalYeomanry. #QDG #Cassino #WeAreNATO. @CO_QDG @CORoyalYeomanry @7thRats
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Reconnaissance soldiers are proficient with a large number of weapon systems. The Glock 17 is used for Close Quarter Battle and personal protection. #WelshCavalry #glock #pistol . @7thRats @Army_Wales
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Today we conducted a Cavalry Memorial service whilst deployed on Op NEWCOMBE. The Long Range Reconnaissance Group is proud to be the UK’s contribution to @un_minusma peacekeeping mission in #Mali 🇲🇱🇺🇳🇬🇧. 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost.🔵#Outinfront
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Soldiers on the Potential Non-Commissioned Officer Cadre have stood tall on parade as the arduous course comes to an end. The course is a requirement for promotion to Lance Corporal and marks a significant achievement in their careers. Well done all!. #QDG #Leadership #Promotion
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LCpl Jones 🐴 is dressed and rearing to go at the Army Foundation College graduation parade. Will he meet the Honorary Colonel Sir Tom Moore? . @CO_AFC . #QDG #AFC #Harrogate
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Just in time for #Christmas 🎄 . A huge thank you to all our family and friends, as well as the @RoyalAirForce for getting our post to #Mali just in time for Christmas!. Look out for some messages from the Task Group over the next few festive days on @britisharmy channels!
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Last week C Squadron had a great week in Thetford as they started their training progression ahead of operations next year. The week concentrated on reconnaissance tasks working from the Jackal 2 high mobility vehicle as well as on foot. #QDG #LightCavalry #Operations
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A big thank you to @WelshRugbyUnion who have sent a signed shirt from the Welsh Rugby squad to C Sqn. The Long Range Reconnaissance Group is the UK’s contribution to @un_minusma peacekeeping mission in #Mali 🇲🇱🇺🇳🇬🇧. 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost.🔵#Outinfront
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A QDG Signaller establishes a radio link across the 350km from Robertson Barracks, Norfolk to the Signals School in Bovington, Dorset. QDG reconnaissance soldiers must be able to send vital information back from the front line to follow on forces. #QDG #WelshCavalry #Connected
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Rounds complete on Lulworth Ranges. The Officer Commanding, Maj Williams, briefs the Squadron on the next phase of pre-deployment training. #FirstandForemost #Outinfront. @7thRats @1UKDivision @RoyalArmdCorps
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C Squadron conducted live fire tactical training last week, culminating in this dismounted night time section attack. This included ten QDG troopers fresh from training. What a great way to start a career in the @BritishArmy. #QDG #WelshCavalry #FindWhereYouBelong
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Off to a great start! A new officer, a QDG Trooper and a Trooper from our paired Reserve unit The @RoyalYeomanry made up the fastest team on the 45km patrol on the survival exercise last week. Well done!. #QDG #WelshCavalry #Survival
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Happy St David’s Day from A Sqn deployed with @BG_Poland_eFP @ArmyComd160X @Army_Wales @7thRats stay tuned for more as we celebrate the day!
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Today the QDG was presented with the Freedom of Dereham by Dereham Town Council:
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A Sqn continue their live fire progression in Cyprus as they build up to more complex shoots at the Tp and Sqn level. They have been supported throughout by our colleagues from @RIrishRegiment honing our dismounted edge. #FirstandForemost.#Outinfront . @7thRats .@1UKDivision
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After a grueling two weeks 24 'Welsh Cavalry' and two Royal Yeomanry Soldiers have passed their potential non-commissioned officer cadre. Well done to all those who passed off parade! @RoyalYeomanry @7thRats @BritishArmy #juniorleaders
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Today as Norfolk woke to a snow day, CASSINO Troop deployed in Poland 🇵🇱 continued firing through the cold weather to stay #ready on NATO’s eastern flank. Stay tuned this week to see where else we are deployed right now! @RoyalYeomanry @RoyalArmdCorps @7thRats
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Get on… PARADE!. The Regimental Sergeant Major, with the Squadron Sergeant Major at his side, inspecting B Squadron last week ahead of the start of #coronation rehearsals at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
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1/ Armed Forces Day statement from the Commanding Officer. Every day I am proud of my soldiers. but today, on Armed Forces Day, I find myself with an opportunity to voice my immense gratitude for what they do.
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The Regimental Sergeant Major (@RSM_QDG) was on hand to welcome 9 new #Dragoons to Regimental Duty. Having completed their @RoyalArmdCorps trade training they will now start their careers within the QDG, with some likely to deploy on exercise to Texas within just weeks. 🔵⚪️🔵
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The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Graham Hinchey, accompanied inspecting officers to meet #Dragoons, many of whom have spent the last 6 months in Mali🇲🇱 and have only had roughly two weeks to prepare for the parade. 🔵 #outinfront
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QDG soliders are on Warcop ranges today firing the Grenade Machine Gun from the top of their Jackals. #WelshCavalry #FindWhereYouBelong #tuesdayvibes . @7thRats @Army_Wales
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Today is International Women’s Day. Did you know that all roles in the Light Cavalry are open to women?. Our attached arms also get the opportunity to become Jackal Dvrs, Gnrs and Comds! . @Army_ASN . #FailLearnWin with The Welsh Cavalry. Recruiting now. #iwd
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On the other side of the world, #Dragoons have just completed their Operational Tracking Instructor Course in #Brunei 🇧🇳. They are now ready to deploy on operations, in some of the most austere environments Lt Cav soldiers can face! . #FirstandForemost.#Outinfront .#FailLearnWin
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The sun rises over Salisbury Plain for another day on Mullens Cup, our inter-troop competition. #QDG #WelshCavalry #MullensCup
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C Sqn QDG are now deployed in #Mali 🇲🇱 working to @RAnglians led LRRG(M). Op NEWCOMBE is the UK’s contribution to @UN_MINUSMA 🇺🇳. 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost.🔵#Outinfront . #FailLearnWin with The Welsh Cavalry. Recruiting now.
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Two of our soldiers received a commanders coin from the CO last week for their quick thinking whilst providing immediate first aid to a young boy who fell off his bike last week. #FirstandForemost.#Outinfront . #FailLearnWin with The Welsh Cavalry. Recruiting now.
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C Sqn are currently deployed on their Mission Rehearsal Exercise as they prepare to deploy on Op NEWCOMBE forming part of the Long Range Reconnaissance Group, the UK’s contribution to @UN_MINUSMA 🇺🇳🇲🇱 . #FirstandForemost.#Outinfront . #FailLearnWin with The Welsh Cavalry.
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You’re stuck in the woods with no shelter. What would you build? . QDG soldiers now know a few options from their survival and evasion exercise in Otterburn. #QDG #WelshCavalry #Survival
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Gently does it! . A Troop Sergeant trains with a claymore mine on Operation CABRIT in Poland. #MotivationMonday #QDG #WelshCavalry . @7thRats @Army_Wales @BG_Poland_eFP @ComdUKeFP
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QDG reconnaissance soldiers operate the Jackal 2, a high mobility weapons platform. Working as a crew, QDG soldiers are trained to drive, fire and command the Jackal in all conditions, particularly at night. #QDG #WelshCavalry #LightCavalry
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Today the whole regimental family remembers Lieutenant Tom Mildinhall and Lance Corporal Paul Farrelly. They were killed by a roadside bomb in the Al Jezaizah district of northwest Basra on this day in 2006.
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60 QDG soldiers have completed a three-day training exercise in driving ambulances to support the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) during the coronavirus pandemic. #QDG #AlwaysReady. @7thRats @Army_Wales @EastEnglandAmb.
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A Sqn who are deployed in Cyprus, now move onto Section level LFTT. This week they will progress to Tp and Sqn level training, in preparation for their deployment on Ex RATTLESNAKE 🇺🇸 . #FirstandForemost.#Outinfront. @7thRats .@1UKDivision.@RoyalArmdCorps .@CO_QDG .@bfcyprus
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What's your desk setup like?. Add a .50 cal machine gun and you'd be one step closer to being a Jackal operator in the QDG. #QDG #ALifeLessOrdinary #MotivationMonday
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The Regimental Engagment Team are set up in #Pontypridd Tesco this morning, to find out more about what the regiment is up to, go give them a visit. 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost.🔵#Outinfront . #FailLearnWin with The Welsh Cavalry. Recruiting now.
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Well done to the Cambrian Patrol team who just won a bronze medal.
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1st the Queen’s Dragoon Guards laid wreaths at the war memorial in Swanton Morley today. Armistice Day was marked by a service of remembrance and two minutes’ silence. #QDG #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
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Congratulations to Lieutenant Will Simpson of @TheWelshCavalry and the rest of the @armyrugbyunion team on their 46-12 win against the French Army! #armysport #Rugby @armyrugbyunion @ArmySportASCB @1UKDivision
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After a long few weeks on patrol, the Task Group have returned safely to camp for rehab and repair. The Long Range Reconnaissance Group is the UK’s contribution to @un_minusma peacekeeping mission in #Mali 🇲🇱🇺🇳🇬🇧. 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost.🔵#Outinfront
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The QDG Battlegroup has completed Exercise Wessex Storm on Salisbury Plain and is now certified as fit for operations. The hard work has paid off. #QDG #wessexstorm #fittofight. @7thRats @Field_Trg_Unit @ComdCTG
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It was great to be at Sandhurst and welcome 2Lt Spicer QDG to @TheWelshCavalry family. She has the honour of being the first female ever to Commission directly into the Regiment.
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Rounds down range. Our reconnaissance soldiers have been night firing with the Heavy Machine Gun, Grenade Machine Gun and General Purpose Machine Gun in preparation for operations this year and next. #WelshCavalry #WeAreNATO . @7thRats @Army_Wales
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The Mullens Cup was presented by Lt Col Mullens, Queens Bays, in 1912. Awarded each year to the winner of the Inter Troop Challenge. We continue the tradition today, awarding the Mullens Cup to the Troop that has displayed the highest level of professionalism and ability.
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Welcome home!. CASSINO Troop have returned home to the U.K. after a hugely successful deployment on Op CABRIT in #Poland 🇵🇱 . @nato_bgpoland .@theroyalyeomanry . #FirstandForemost.#Outinfront . #FailLearnWin with The Welsh Cavalry. Recruiting now.
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Happy birthday to the Regimental mascot!. Lance Corporal Emrys Forlan Jones, our Welsh mountain pony, turns seven today. Joining the QDG in 2016, he was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal at the Royal Welsh Show in 2019. #QDG #WelshCavalry #mascot.@Army_Wales @Official_DATR
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The QDG-led Squadron of reserve personnel from @RoyalYeomanry have deployed to Poland for six months on Operation CABRIT to provide reconnaissance for the NATO Battle Group @BG_Poland_eFP. Thanks to @LDLightCav for a great handover! Enjoy some well-earned rest! . #QDG #CABRIT
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The satisfaction of lighting a fire without matches and cooking yourself a hearty meal. QDG soldiers enjoying their survival exercise in Otterburn. #QDG #WelshCavalry #FindWhereYouBelong
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Today soldiers from @Thewelshcavalry represented the regiment at The Welsh National Day of Remembrance @Cardiff Cenotaph. #Wewillrememberthem #Lestweforget #Cardiff #Cenotaph #WNDR
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QDG soldiers have been laying wreaths where restrictions have permitted. Here’s the one that was laid in #DinasPowys @ValeofGlamorgan in .SouthWales. #QDG #WelshCavalry #LestWeForget
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Two troops from B Sqn are currently working with our fellow Light Cavalry unit @LDLightCav on Exercise Wessex Storm
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C Sqn are currently deployed on Op NEWCOMBE. The Long Range Reconnaissance Group is the UK’s contribution to @un_minusma peacekeeping mission in #Mali 🇲🇱🇺🇳🇬🇧. 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost.🔵#Outinfront . #FailLearnWin with The Welsh Cavalry. Recruiting now.
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Our reconnaissance soldiers are getting more range time this week as our Battle Camp enters its third and final week. #WelshCavalry #FindWhereYouBelong . @7thRats @Army_Wales
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The Regiment welcomes Major Rob Mansel as he takes over the appointment of HQ Squadron Leader from Major Paul Jones, who assumes the appointment of BGLO for future Operations!. Croeso nol!. #FirstandForemost.#Outinfront . #FailLearnWin with The Welsh Cavalry. Recruiting now.
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Happy St David’s day from 🏴 ‘The Welsh Cavalry’! 🏴 It’s been a day of contrasts for the Regiment, from 41°C in Nigeria to -5° on Salisbury Plain! Wherever our soldiers may be there’s always time to celebrate this special occasion. DyddGŵyl Dewi Hapus.
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Thank you to all the companies who came to show off their kit yesterday for our innovation day. @Airbus .@bcbin .@Cohortplc .@CollinsAero .@DronEvolutionUK .@flir .@hensoldt .@mbroadbandkits .@Saab .@SAFRAN .@StreamDefence .@Vislink.@InnovationArmy .#QDG #Innovation #LightCavalry
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Pictured this #CommonwealthDay is Trooper Robinson, from Kingston, Jamaica, who is currently deployed to Sierra Leone as part of the QDG-led short-term training team.
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Troops from C Squadron prepare for their dawn raid tomorrow. The troops have been put through a range of realistic scenarios that they are likely to encounter on operations next year. #QDG #LightCavalry #BritishArmy ⠀⠀
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Congratulations to 4 of our newly qualified Crew Commanders. They have just completed their tough 6 week qualifying course in Warminster. They now are enjoying some well earned Easter leave!. #FirstandForemost.#Outinfront . #FailLearnWin with The Welsh Cavalry. Recruiting now.
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As a reconnaissance soldier you are the eyes and ears of a Battlegroup or Brigade. Passing up real time intelligence, calling in air strikes and artillery, and conducting raids on high value targets, it is #alifelessordinary. #QDG #WelshCavalry #FindWhereYouBelong
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Up early and back in the office. A Jackal operator has his sights set on the enemy for C Squadron's dawn raid. #QDG #FridayFeeling #BritishArmy
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The Sniper Rifle - L115A3. As a regiment specialising in surveillance and reconnaissance, snipers play a crucial role. Snipers from across the Regiment are seen showcasing the L115A3 on ranges last week. #WelshCavalry #Sniper #WednesdayVibes . @7thRats @Army_Wales
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Some more photos from our night firing serials. Photos courtesy of CSqn #ownthenight @RAC_Corps_SM @ArmyComd160X @TheArmourCentre @col_qdg
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Eight weeks of hard work has paid off for Cpl Brocklehurst who has achieved an A grade on the Royal Armoured Corps Signals Instructors course - the first A grade since March 2018. He will now become an instructor in Telford. #topstudent #qdg . @TheArmourCentre @RoyalArmdCorps
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#OTD in 1943, after a gruelling 80 days advancing across 1400 miles of sand, rock and asphalt the 8th Army marched triumphantly into Tripoli. Field Marshal Montgomery had orchestrated the final defeat of Rommel in North Africa, and released a message to his troops:
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A Squadron 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards #TheWelshCavalry have been conducting battle prep, ready and excited to defeat #3SCOTS on Exercise WESSEX STORM. @Field_Trg_Unit @3SCOTS_CO @3_SCOTS
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Controlled aggression. One of the many benefits of bayonet training as Troopers on the Potential Non-Commissioned Officer cadre are finding out. #QDG #BritishArmy #MotivationMonday . @7thRats @BritishArmy @Army_Wales
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A glorious morning to start a patrol competition on Salisbury Plain. ☀️ . #QDG #WelshCavalry #MotivationMonday
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🧵#OTD in 1959, 1st The King’s Dragoon Guards and 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) amalgamated to form 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards. To mark the occasion HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in her role as the QDG’s first Colonel-in-Chief inspected the new unit. 1/4
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Congratulations to all of C Sqn who were awarded their operational medals after returning home from #Mali. The Long Range Reconnaissance Group is the UK’s contribution to @un_minusma peacekeeping mission in #Mali 🇲🇱🇺🇳🇬🇧. 🔵#TheWelshCavalry.⚪️#FirstandForemost.🔵#Outinfront.
🗣 "The most challenging and lethal UN operation that exists in the world today". Soldiers from @RAnglians have been awarded with their operational medals following their return from #OpNEWCOMBE in Mali 🇲🇱. Read more: @field_army @UN_MINUSMA
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