Some 12 new recruits signed up for service in the Royal Bermuda Regiment at the weekend after an open house showcasing the roles on offer. The recruits volunteered for service in the island’s defence force after watching the various units display their skills. Read More...
The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s second-ever all-volunteer Recruit Camp began this morning [Jan 15], with 60 new recruits entering the gates of Warwick Camp to begin two weeks of training. One of their first lessons was a demonstration on South Shore of pyrotechnic training aids and the firepower the RBR armoury can muster. Read More...
New Governor John Rankin paid his first official visit to the Royal Bermuda Regiment to meet its latest recruits. Mr Rankin toured Warwick Camp, stopped off at classes and chatted to the RBR’s new soldiers as they settled into to a tough two weeks of military life in Recruit Camp. Read More....
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have completed their first training on the rifle range. And Sergeant Patricia Alexander, who runs 7 Platoon as well as being a qualified range conducting officer, said: “Their shooting is pretty good — better than I expected. But a lot of them are really excited about the shooting and that helps a lot.” Read More...
The senior military representative at the British Embassy in Washington has paid a flying visit to the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s latest recruits. According to a press release, Brigadier James Carr-Smith, Military Attaché in the United States capital, said he was impressed by the commitment and standards of the RBR. Read More....
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruits started their careers as soldiers at the weekend with a special parade and prizes for the top achievers. Read More... See photos.