17 Regiment Soldiers aboard @RFAMountsBay have been prepping food and water for transport ashore to Abaco Island in the Bahamas. Keep up the good work team.
17 Regiment RLC
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17 Regiment RLC
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The British Army's Ship to Shore Logistics Specialists. Home to the only Army Maritime and Port Operation Capability. Many Trades. One Team.
- MEXE ops conducted today at Marsh Harbour on Abaco Island. Our soldiers delivered food, water, shelter kits and hygiene packs to via MEXE. The guys are working extremely hard.
- On behalf of everyone at 17 Port & Maritime Regiment we would like to welcome our new Commanding Officer Lt Col Terry Wilcox, who has taken over today. We would also like to thank our outgoing CO, Lt Col VJ Crompton MBE, who has led us since January 2021. We wish you well in
- On behalf of everyone at 17 Port & Maritime Regiment we would like to welcome our new RSM, WO1 Sean Chambers who has taken over today. We would also like to wish our outgoing RSM, WO1 Brian Sweeney & family the very best of luck for the future. The RSM has served the regiment
- 17 Port and Maritime Regt RLC Mariners and Port Operators continue to be pivotal in getting aid ashore to Abaco today in an inaccessible area of the island, unloading mexe by hand in 50oC heat as they can’t get the Regiment’s MHE ashore!
- A Detachment of 17 Regt RLC have been attached to RFA MOUNTS BAY to assist in Ex JOINT VIKING 23. This exercise has seen soldiers from our regiment work closely with fellow Army and Navy Commandos, the Royal Marines and the Royal Fleet Auxillary. We have also been operating in
- Last week saw 4 new Marine Engineer’s pass out from HMS Sultan completing the 7 month long class 3 trade course alongside their RFA counterparts to become part of the maritime family. The event was attended by OC 52 Sqn Maj Mcnama and Marine Engineer Head of Trade WO1 Austin,
- The Army Workboat fleet is globally deployable again, having successfully re-certified their cradles to enable carriage upon RN ships. Cradles seen being tested this week by a team of Army Port Operators, Mariners and Marine Engineers. @thinkdefence
- And it’s off - MEXE causeway - ship to shore across a bare base and ‘making 17 great again’
- Terrific news - our beloved Regimental Second in Command Major Moss has selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel! Congratulations and well done to all those who promoted today. @UKArmyLogistics @104Bde
- Despite having worked through the night, morale is high amongst the 17 Port and Maritime Regt RLC soldiers on board RFA Mounts Bay @104Bde #WeAreTheRLC
- Teamwork on the land, in the air and here, on the water, from 17 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC off Abaco island today #WeAreTheRLC @104Bde
- Today our Regiment was honoured to host COS ARRC! Great to see passionate interest in our soldiers and our Regiment's unique capabilities. #WeAreNATO
- Today our soldiers collected 185Kg of litter from #Marchwood village. A great team effort assisting the local community, protecting the environment and recycling for a sustainable future. #environment #sustainable #zerowaste #littering #socialgood
