Recently, British Army 🇬🇧 soldiers took part in Exercise Vigilant Isles in Japan. #ExVigilantIsles23 was the latest and largest joint exercise, marking a historic moment of international partnership and collaboration 🤝 🇬🇧 🇯🇵

HMS DIAMOND, along with US warships, has repelled the largest attack by the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea to date. Destroying multiple attack drones with her guns and sea viper missiles.

The New Accommodation Offer rolls out from the 11th March. Are you aware of some of the big changes to the accommodation policy? Defence Accommodation Policy Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 Defence Infrastructure Organisation

The latest headlines from the Royal Navy come from frigate HMSNORT. She is back in Devonport after a year of operations across the Atlantic and High North. We also have updates on HMS Diamond and HMS Richmond in the Red Sea.

Earlier this week I accompanied my #FVEY colleagues to the Australian Defence College to discuss #JPME and to be briefed on this year’s #YourADF Joint Warrant Officer Course which excitingly will include a significant international student cohort. ⚓️⚔️✈️📡🛰️🇦🇺 defence.gov.au/defence-activi….

On the 15th of February, #FVEY Senior Enlisted Leaders participated in the Aust War Memorial ‘Last Post Ceremony’ commemorating the life & service of PTE Timothy O’Mara, 2/19th 🇦🇺 Infantry Battalion, who lost his life in Malaya during the Second World War. #YourADF #LestWeForget 🫡

1/Great visit to New Zealand and Australia. Exciting discussions with our FVEY Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSEL) about Professional Military Education, Leadership, and further development of Senior NCOs.

Oh, it's just the The Bands of HM Royal Marines rockin with Iron Maiden rock royalty Nicko McBrain!🤘🏻 A fantastic night at the Mountbatten Festival of Music 🎶 As ever, the Band were incredible!

Although there has been a pause on elements of policy related to SFA which formed part of the MAO. On the 11 March we launched the SLA Waiver and Refund of Legal Expenses for more information please see link below: Royal Navy British Army 🇬🇧 Royal Air Force sway.cloud.microsoft/P8u0X3HAuYC20v…

Many serving sailors, soldiers and aviators can trace their military heritage back to the D-Day beaches. 🇬🇧 As we mark 80 days until the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Padre Robbie Boyle remembers his father. 👉 Find out more about D-Day 80: ow.ly/aNWP30sAV3Y

History was made on both sides of the Channel. The UK and France celebrated 120 years of the Entente Cordiale and the close Defence alliance between the two nations with historic Guard Change ceremonies at both Buckingham Palace and the Elysée Palace in Paris. 🇬🇧🇫🇷

There is no one else who can do what we do. 🗡️🇬🇧 The head of the #RoyalMarines, Commandant General, General Gwyn Jenkins, has outlined the importance of the Commandos in this modern era. Watch the full address here: youtube.com/watch?v=EBj_GD…

80 years since D-Day. 80 years since the largest seaborne invasion in history. 80 years since the heroic efforts of those who landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny. 80 years of peace in Western Europe since. Today we say thank you. #DDay80

Earlier today in Normandy, 47 Commando Royal Marines made their way to the beach from a landing craft to begin a ‘yomp’ across the fields to their commemorative event in Port-en-Bassin to pay tribute to their forebears. #DDay80

A special day today where the #FVEY SEAC’s (with valued colleague SEAC ‘Kai San’ from 🇯🇵) were able to meet & discuss mutual workforce issues & concerns. Excellent also to be briefed by, & reaffirm our support to, good friend CSEL Alex Kosynskyi from 🇺🇦 #YourADF 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇨🇦🇳🇿🇬🇧🇯🇵

1/ Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the Defence International SEAC Conference, hosted by US SEAC Black. We had insightful discussions on the unique challenges and successes our countries face. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇦🇯🇵🇦🇺🇳🇿🇨🇦

Excellent last two days at Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 Northwood & Shrivenham visiting & being briefed by Strategic Command & Defence Operations 🇬🇧 elements. Equally, being able to discuss #YourADF JPME at Defence Academy was valuable. With thanks to WO1 (SEAC) & @CSM_UKSTRATCOM for hosting & planning my visits! 🙏🇬🇧🇦🇺🫡

Defence Minister Al Carns, visits HMNB Devonport - the largest naval base in Western Europe. Recognised as a centre of naval excellence, it is run by 14,000 serving personnel and civilians who ensure our Royal Navy is global, modern and ready.

I had the pleasure to attend the Canadian Armed Forces CWO conference alongside 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 to represent Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧. It was an informative event with many similar issues to collaborate on and share best practices. Thank you to CWO/Adjuc Bob McCann for the invitation. #strongertogether

For the first time since 1939, a monarch has presented the King's Badge. King Charles presented the badge to Royal Marine Osian Stephens - the best all-around member of the King's Squad on completion of their Commando training. Watch more here👇