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Endurance. Soldier First. Combat Ready. 😤🇬🇧 Recently, Soldiers from 2 R YORKS participated in the annual Nijmegen March – an outstanding feat of endurance and determination! This incredible event is the world’s largest multiple-day walking event, challenging participants to walk 30-50km per day over four days. Well done to all involved! #NijmegenMarch #2RYORKS #BritishArmy #SoldierFirst […]
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Farewell to a Royal Yorkshire Stalwart! Yesterday we bid a heartfelt farewell to Corporal Lanaway, a true legend of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Yorkshire Regiment! 🎖️ After an incredible 23 years of dedicated service, Corporal Lanaway is hanging up his beret. What an amazing career it’s been, with 8 operational tours under his belt […]
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What an incredible day for 1st Battalion, Royal Yorkshire Regiment! On Saturday 5th July, we were immensely proud to witness their Medal Parade. It was a truly special honour to have Major General Zac Stenning CB OBE, Colonel of the Regiment, personally present the medals and awards. Seeing our incredible soldiers receive their well-deserved recognition […]
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A soldier from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment walking through a trench system on Salisbury Plain. It’s a scene that feels both historic and incredibly current. When we think of trenches, our minds often go straight to the harrowing images of the First World War. For years, millions of soldiers lived, fought, and […]
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Today, June 18th, we pause to commemorate Waterloo Day – a date etched forever in military history! 🇬🇧We proudly remember the immense courage and sacrifice of all who fought at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. For the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, this day holds special significance, as two of our direct antecedent regiments were there: […]
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🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸 Stronger Together. At the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Germany, U.S. and British troops recently joined forces for Project Flytrap. This crucial exercise tested cutting-edge counter-drone (CUAS) technology, allowing our combined forces to track airborne threats, synchronise targeting systems, and push the limits of precision. Exercises like Project Flytrap are vital for ensuring our […]
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Honouring our past and strengthening our future partnerships in Norway. Soldiers from 2 R YORKS recently reinforced our strong and mutually beneficial relationship with the Norwegian Army. In February, soldiers visited His Majesty the King’s Guard (HMKG), observing their winter field exercise (EX YMER 1) and visiting The Royal Palace. Then, on 28th May, we […]
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A day of milestones for the 1st Battalion. Today, we bid a heartfelt farewell and offer our thanks to Sergeant Julian Burnett, who retires after an incredible 26 years of dedicated service to the British Army. For the last two years, Sgt Burnett has been a cornerstone of our REME Light Aid Detachment. His professionalism […]
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This past weekend, members of The Royal Yorkshire Regiment, led by the Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Zac Stenning, returned to the historic shores of Normandy to honour the profound legacy of our forebears. From walking the sands of Sword and Gold beaches where Yorkshiremen fought with immense bravery, to moments of quiet reflection […]
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| INNOVATE | Recognise the face on the front cover of the Strategic Defence Review 2025? Pte Bugby of 2 R YORKS, The Army Experimentation Battalion is the face of a Modernised Defence. Pictured flying a Defendtech D40 on Salisbury Plain in 2024. Pte Bugby was able to Demonstrate the capability to Defence Secretary John […]