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30/10/2026

Yesterday, we said farewell to SSgt Carl Ham, Royal Engineers, a long-serving member of 299 Para Sqn RE and 131 Commando Squadron Royal Engineers. A dedicated soldier and a loyal friend, he served with professionalism, courage and humour. He will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Sapper. Ubique. 🕊️

28/10/2026

Sgt B parachuted in as part of an exercise that has 2,500+ British and French troops training together in Germany for modern warfare. The exercise tests 16 Air Assault Brigade against a high-tech enemy and ends with one of Britain's largest airborne operations in a generation. 🇬🇧🇫🇷

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Images: UK MOD © Crown copyright 2026

22/10/2026

Congratulations to Spr C who passed phase 1 this month and received the soldier’s soldier award 💪🏻 An exceptional effort!

20/10/2026

Well done to LCpl B who has passed the All Arms Physical Training Instructor (AAPTI) course, almost 80 years after his grandad, Staff Sgt B, transferred into the Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) in 1947. A proud family legacy continued.

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18/10/2026

A training weekend to be recce'd with...⁣
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Last weekend, our junior soldiers got an insight into some of the tasks normally handled by SNCOs, including water point, gap, route and reserve bridge demolition recces.⁣
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The training continued into the night with another recce, before everyone got stuck into the RFT (Role Fitness Test).⁣
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12/10/2026

One of our Sappers has just completed Ironman Italy - a serious test of fitness and endurance.⁣
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Swim - 2.4m ✅ ⁣
Bike - 112m ✅ ⁣
Run - 26.2m ✅ ⁣
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A huge achievement and something to be proud of. ⁣
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Well done! 👏⁣
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09/10/2026

299 Para Sqn offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain nationally recognised qualifications, improve your fitness, and be part of a team that makes a real difference. All whilst continuing your civilian career or studies.⁣
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Whether you're looking for adventure, professional development, or the chance to serve your community, there's a role for you.⁣
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✅ Earn extra income⁣
✅ Gain military and civilian qualifications⁣
✅ Develop leadership and teamwork skills⁣
✅ Adventure training and overseas opportunities⁣
✅ Improve fitness and resilience⁣
✅ Be part of something bigger than yourself⁣
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Interested? DM us 📩⁣
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05/10/2026

Challenge yourself and develop yourself in the Army Reserve...⁣
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At 299 Para Sqn, Army Reserve soldiers train to operate in one of the Army's most demanding environments while maintaining successful civilian careers.⁣
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Build confidence, improve your fitness, gain valuable skills and become part of a close-knit team that prides itself on the Airborne Ethos. ⁣🆎
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02/10/2026

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This week marks the anniversary of the tragedy at Cromwell Lock.⁣
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On 28 September 1975, ten Sappers from 300 Troop, 131 Independent Parachute Squadron RE, were killed during Exercise Trent Chase when their assault boat tragically went over the weir.⁣
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We remember them.⁣
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29/09/2026

Last weekend, 299 Para Sqn RE trained alongside 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment - 4 PARA and @144 Para Med Sqn, putting in the work on breaching, denying houses in defence and CQB.

Sapper skills, airborne mindset.

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Army Reserve Centre , George Street
Wakefield
WF11DW

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