Official channel for Brigadier James Martin - Commander of @16AirAssltBde, the @BritishArmy Global Response Force
Colchester, England
Joined January 2017
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Very sad to be leaving the awesome @16AirAssltBde but know that the #UKGlobalResponseForce will go from strength to strength under Brigadier James Martin. I look forward to working on the Army’s part in the Integrated Review next. If anyone wants to follow I’ll be on @jc_defence.
My final visit as Bde Comd to the Airborne Engineers in Woodbridge. Seriously impressive people with a culture that empowers and energises at every turn. Particularly pleased to see the work going into nurturing and developing the junior soldiers as they join the @AirborneSappers
A great morning with 7 Para RHA. Really stimulating discussion on improving the lethality of the #UKGlobalResponseForce. Smart and innovative thinking. As always, a pleasure to spend time with the senior regiment in the Brigade and its fantastic people. @Airbornegunners
Today a visit to the awesome 3 PARA. A unit delivering #formidable #ready and #versatile capability at the heart of UK Defence. Most importantly impressive cultural transformation that gets the best out of all of its people as the lead element of the #UKGlobalResponseForce.
An honour to present awards and commendations to members of the 2 PARA team recently returned from Kabul. Demonstrating the Army’s Core Values in spades in the defence of our nation: Courage, Discipline, Respect for Others, Integrity, Loyalty and Selfless Commitment. Airborne!
Providing communications around the world as part of the #ukglobalresponseforce. 216 (Para) Sig Sqn has seriously impressive core skills along with bags of Airborne spirit. Epitomised by LCpl Jones who received a Bde Comd’s coin for his outstanding contribution. @terryharrison84
Energising visit to 4 PARA live firing in Sennybridge this afternoon. Reserves operating at the top of their game. Vital to the resilience of the #UKGlobalResponseForce. Brilliantly supported by Chinooks from 18 Sqn @RAFOdiham. @4PARAREG @ArmyDCFA.
Great to welcome the Minister for the Armed Forces @JSHeappey to Colchester today. Good discussions on the utility of the #UKGlobalResponseForce and the development of Air Manoeuvre capability. Most importantly, an opportunity to meet the impressive women and men of the Brigade.
An excellent visit to 16 Medical Regiment today. A cadre of medical professionals supporting the nation through COVID-19 while maintaining and developing capabilities as a vitally important part of the #ukglobalresponseforce. Innovation, passion and resilience. @airbornemedics
Impressive craftsmanship. Further congratulations to Cpl Hopkins on her podium finish in the recent REME Engineering Awards. Very well deserved. @Official_REME.
Cpl Hopkins REME of 16 Med Regt's LAD celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2020 by showing @ArmyComd16X the restoration project she recently managed, restoring a Land Rover Series 2 BFA back to its former glory! #EngDiversity #INWED20 #ShapeTheWorld
A poignant and moving ceremony. A huge privilege and awesome responsibility to carry an immense legacy forward as the nation’s #UKGlobalResponseForce. #formidable #ready #versatile
.@ArmyComd16X “Over their 80-year history, airborne forces have been at the forefront of the nation’s defence and today’s soldiers recognise their responsibility to carry on that legacy.”
A service was held at Merville Barracks to commemorate 80 years of #airborne forces.
Next to 13 Air Assault Support Regiment. Seriously impressive contribution to the Global Response Force and Defence. Underpinned by empowered soldiers and officers leading the way in terms of operating with reserves and contractors. Airborne! Ad Unum Omnes! @13aasp @CO_RedBlack
Getting round the Global Response Force units as we get back to proper business. First stop 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles. Utterly professional and ready, ruthlessly formidable and versatile. Airborne! Ad Unum Omnes! @armyCO1RGR
Remembering all those who fought and died for victory in Europe and our freedom. #VEDay
Superb innovation. Protecting our people, the NHS, and our ability to deploy anywhere at anytime. #formidablereadyversatile
Life under the Coronavirus guidelines has presented challenges for everyone. 1st Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles are making the most of technology to adapt and make sure that they are still ready, resilient and responsive to the security needs of the British people. #InThisTogether
Fantastic to welcome home the first elements of 2 PARA from their 6 month tour of Afghanistan today. Crucial work to maintain peace and security in Kabul. With some innovative approaches to deal with the impact of COVID-19 in the final weeks. #TrainAdviseAssist @ResoluteSupport
A real honour to meet His Highness Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The relationship between our countries is over 200 years old and the partnership between our militaries is very important to our shared security and prosperity. We look forward to making it stronger still.
#Bahrain National #Security Advisor meets #UK’s #Defence Senior Advisor on the #MiddleEast @DSAME_Defence and Commander of 16 Air Assault Brigade @ArmyComd16X. They discussed aspects of cooperation and means of strengthening joint partnership bit.ly/2PPMO1m
Great to welcome Air Commodore Scott Miller to Colchester today to discuss areas of mutual interest including the protection and sustainment of airfields. Lots of common ground. @FPComd @RAF_Regiment @AlGillespieRAF
Congratulations Rosie and everyone that passed the course yesterday. Airborne!
BBC News - British Army officer becomes first woman to pass brutal Para course bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51553815
These missions demand all the hallmarks of the Airborne Soldier: Bravery, Determination, Endurance, Selflessness, Discipline, Humility and Compassion. #PegasusEthos
Demonstrating the global reach of our high readiness forces. 3 PARA Battle Group has been rehearsing a mission to evacuate UK citizens from a trouble spot in Africa with support from @RAFBrizeNorton. Fantastic training delivered by @batukofficial. #formidable #ready #versatile
