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RBR Training Camp Concludes With Proposal
A two-week training camp for the Royal Bermuda Regiment came to a close with an off-the-battlefield engagement when one member of the battalion proposed to his girlfriend – a fellow soldier – in front of everyone. A spokesperson said, “Troops were gathered for an appreciation and awards ceremony when Corporal Shannon Showers-Cassidy,... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Arrest Of Regiment Member
The police have confirmed that a 47-year-old male Royal Bermuda Regiment Reservist was arrested at the airport “following the discovery of items liable for seizure inside his luggage.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm the arrest of a Royal Bermuda Regiment Reservist, at the L.F. Wade International... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment Annual Camp Final Exercise
Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda regiment continued training at Exercise Island Warrior 24, A spokesperson said, “Skills and drills practised by soldiers on Exercise Island Warrior 24 over the past ten days were called upon in a four-day training task set to a storyline that included socioeconomic tensions, gangs and rising crime rates. “In the mock... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment At Exercise Island Warrior
Royal Bermuda Regiment members underwent training at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in North Carolina. A spokesperson said, “A purpose-built village was the scene of a building-clearance training task that tested skills developed by troops on Exercise Island Warrior 24. “In the scenario, members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment and three... Read more of this article
Photos: Exercise Island Warrior 24 Underway
Soldiers from four British Overseas Territories, including the Royal Bermuda Regiment, gathered in North Carolina for Exercise Island Warrior 24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. A spokesperson said, “More than 100 soldiers and officers from the RBR are joined at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune by members of the Turks and Caicos Islands Regiment,... Read more of this article
Regiment Prepares For Training In North Carolina
More than 100 members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment are preparing to travel to the US this weekend for an intense two-week training exercise. A spokesperson said, “The overseas deployment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in North Carolina, will allow soldiers and officers to hone skills in larger facilities and more varied environments than... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Train Caribbean Personnel
Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment recently shared their expertise in teaching public order techniques with police, prisons and defence personnel from six Caribbean countries. A spokesperson said, “Ten people from Regional Security System member states were selected for the train-the-trainer course in Barbados so that they, in turn, can... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: US & UK Military Aircraft Visit
Several military aircraft — from both the United States Navy and the Royal Air Force – recently visited the island, touching down at LF Wade International Airport. For our past coverage of military aircraft on the island, click here. Related Stories Photos/Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda Photos... Read more of this article
Photos: Soldiers Complete RBR Recruit Camp
Seventeen soldiers completed foundational training at the recent two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp. A spokesperson said, “Rookie soldiers experienced physical and mental growth during the latest two-week Royal Bermuda Regiment recruit camp, which ended on Friday. “Two women and 15 men completed the foundational training that introduced... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Midshipman Dale Service
The annual Commemorative Service of the death of Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale [1795 - 1815] was held yesterday [Feb 24] at St Peter’s Church. The event programme noted, “Midshipman Dale is considered to be among the last victims of the War of 1812 and was tragically wounded during an exchange of fire on January 15th 1815, after the... Read more of this article
Commemorative Service For Midshipman Dale
The Friends of St Peter’s Church has organized a commemorative service honouring Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, set for 5 pm tomorrow [Feb 24] in St George’s. The event poster says, “In attendance will be Her Excellency Ms Rena Lalgie, Governor of Bermuda The Wor. Quinell Francis, JP, Mayor of St George US Consul General Karen... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Soldiers Continue Training
Downpours tested the mettle of the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest members this week when they left Warwick Camp for an overnight exercise. The rookie soldiers received fieldcraft lessons at a South Shore training location on Monday before they travelled to Hog Bay Park in Sandys for a night under canvas. Private Yeshai Burgess, 18, from Devonshire,... Read more of this article
