All Ranks Past & Present Barbecue On July 11
Former and serving members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] are being invited to a special all-ranks barbecue on July 11 as part of the Regiment’s 60th anniversary celebrations.
A spokesperson said, “Former and serving members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] are invited to come together for camaraderie and connection at a 60th anniversary celebration this summer.
“The All Ranks Past and Present barbecue on July 11 will offer a rare opportunity to host troops from across different command levels and generations as they honour six decades of service and help to strengthen the battalion’s future.
“Typically hosted by the Sergeants’ and Warrant Officers’ Mess during recruit camps, the past-and-present event is a long-standing regimental tradition that allows people to unite, reconnect and share stories.
“For the 60th anniversary year, the practice is being expanded beyond its usual format and will open for the first time to all ranks, past and present, hosted by the RBR at Warwick Camp in partnership with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA].
“The informal gathering will also serve as a meaningful introduction for new recruits, marking their initiation into the traditions and camaraderie of regimental life and highlighting the importance of community and belonging within the battalion.
“Warrant Officer Class One Luis Pereira, the RBR’s Regimental Sergeant Major [RSM], noted that past-and-present events offer an opportunity for soldiers to engage with people who served before them, and allow them to meet those whom they might otherwise see only in photographs from earlier years.”
“Past members get to be amongst their brotherhood again, the stories that were told the year before seeming to be more embellished year upon year,” he added.
“I am looking forward to this one because of the inclusion of all ranks. Personally, it will be very good to reconnect with soldiers from all different periods of my 29 years of service.”
The RSM noted: “I believe that with a very good showing of past soldiers, our current young soldiers can feel a greater sense of belonging within their platoons and sub-units, as they hopefully can chat with someone who filled a similar role in prior years.”
The spokesperson said, “The RBRA, which is dedicated to promoting, fostering and maintaining the traditions and wellbeing of the Regiment and its predecessors, looks forward to partnering with the RBR for the event.”
Captain [ret’d] Alvin Harvey, the Association’s president, said: “This is not just a celebration of the Regiment present and those newer soldiers, but also a tribute to those who helped to shape the Regiment into what it has become.
“It gives people who served the opportunity to reconnect and rekindle old relationships that we had. We can share stories, camaraderie, experiences and memories from exercises or overseas camps.
“I see it as an open celebration of the Regiment, 60 years of service and of those who served since day one and wish to come along to enjoy that recognition and feel part of it.
“Even on this tiny little island, we don’t see each other as much as we think we do, so this is a great chance to catch up.”
The spokesperson said, “Through the preservation of comradeship among members and former members, the Association plays a vital role in strengthening the wider regimental network
“All serving and former members are encouraged to attend and be part of this milestone occasion.
“Key information:
- Date: July 11, 2026
- Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
- Location: Warwick Camp
- RSVP: https://rbr.bm/event/all-ranks-past-present/ or call 238-1045
- RSVP deadline: 26th June
- Dress code: Smart / casual [collared shirt]”
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