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Regiment’s Doors Are Open To Former Soldiers
Former troops are encouraged to rejoin the Royal Bermuda Regiment as “the battalion notes an increase in applications for re-enlistment.” A spokesperson said, “While the newest soldiers get their first tastes of military life in the latest recruit camp, the RBR also recognises the valuable experience that past personnel can bring to... Read more of this article
18 Soldiers Start Regiment Recruit Camp
Introductions to marching, field exercises and safe weapon handling are on the agenda for a group of new soldiers who took their places among Royal Bermuda Regiment ranks for the first time this week. Two women and 16 men embarked on the two-week foundational training course, which started on Sunday. 2nd Lieutenant Daniel Wideman, who is Platoon Commander... Read more of this article
RBR Enlistment Night Postponed Due To Weather
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Enlistment Night – which was originally scheduled for this evening [Feb 1] — has been postponed until Monday. A spokesperson said, “Severe weather this afternoon has necessitated the postponement of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Enlistment Night scheduled for this evening. “The event will now be held... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Relaxes Hair & Beard Policies
Rules around beards and hairstyles for Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers in uniform have “been relaxed as the organisation takes a further step to embrace diversity and individuality among troops,” the Regiment said today. A spokesperson said, “The significant shift in policies aims to modernise the defence force and is in line with... Read more of this article
Video: Regiment Band & Pipe Band At Mile Race
The Butterfield Front Street Mile in Hamilton got underway on Friday night with stirring performances by the Bermuda Regiment Band and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band. Hundreds of spectators lined the city’s main street to enjoy the Regiment band, decked out in full regalia, and the soothing sounds of the pipe band. In the event’s flagship... Read more of this article
Photos: RBR Soldiers Public Order Training
Soldiers of the Royal Bermuda Regiment underwent public order training last week. A spokesperson said, “Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were kitted out in protective clothing and armed with shields and batons when they took part in public order training last weekend. Troops learned the importance of de-escalation in the face of disorder... Read more of this article
Royal Bermuda Regiment Hold Battalion Night
Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment had the opportunity to socialise and collectively recognise the unit’s achievements at a Battalion Night on Thursday. Soldiers who were promoted during the event at Warwick Camp “highlighted how the RBR helps people to develop personally and professionally as they learn new skills.” Lieutenant Colonel... Read more of this article
Regiment & Salvation Army Holiday Concerts
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport invite the public to “enjoy an outdoor holiday concert series starting this Saturday and continuing each Saturday until Christmas at various locations around the island.” Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell, praised the joint musical venture saying, “The holiday season is a time... Read more of this article
OTs Collaborate On Maritime Protection Training
Maritime protection teams from six Overseas Territories, including Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, gathered in Bermuda for a two-week training program focused on search and rescue capabilities. A spokesperson said, “Maritime protection teams from six Overseas Territories developed... Read more of this article
Regiment Hosts Open House At Warwick Camp
The Royal Bermuda Regiment hosted an Open House at Warwick Camp to showcase its varied work and provide information about opportunities within the Regiment. A spokesperson said, “From a teenager fresh out of high school to a father of young children who runs an investment management company, excitement was generated among visitors to Warwick Camp... Read more of this article
Royal Bermuda Regiment To Host Open House
The Royal Bermuda Regiment will host an Open House at Warwick Camp this Saturday, inviting residents to experience a taste of military life/ A spokesperson said, “Potential recruits, family and friends of serving soldiers and the wider community are all encouraged to attend the event, which will include demonstrations of weapons exercises and... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Soldiers Train In Wales
Two members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment “experienced underground tunnels and practised clearing out buildings on a course designed to enhance their urban operations skills.” A spokesperson said, “Lieutenant LeeAnn Tucker and Corporal Melissa Brangman attended the Infantry Battle School in Brecon, Wales, for the programme. “They... Read more of this article
