51
I know that the sense of pride and accomplishment that I feel is shared by thousands of others, military and civilian, who have contributed to the @RoyalNavy’s carrier renaissance over the past decade or more. #CarrierStrike
52
53
Today #CSG21 said goodbye to @HNLMS_Evertsen who has been an integral part of the Carrier Strike Group for over a year. Their support & commitment to #CSG21 has been outstanding & it has been a privilege to operate together, whether at home in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. 🇳🇱🇬🇧
54
First live munitions Replenishment At Sea to a QEC carrier from a Solid Support Ship with 14,540Kg of munitions transferred - 16 PAVEWAY IV for the F-35B & 41,785Kg of mixed food & maintenance stores. Sustainment of the UK’s #CSG21 at sea, at range from the UK. @RFAFortVictoria
55
1/ The UK Carrier Strike Group is joining the fight against Daesh. What does this mean? #CSG21 #DefeatDaesh
A few thoughts…
56
This week @HMSDefender and @HNLMS_Evertsen enter the Black Sea to begin a period of operations alongside our allies & partners. Here are the reasons why👇 #CSG21
57
A week is a long time in #CSG21! From the Philippine Sea to the Bay of Bengal, CSG engaged & exercised with 10 nations. Today, as the main body departs #Singapore & heads West to operate with more nations, we say goodbye & thank you Singapore.🇦🇺🇨🇦🇳🇱🇮🇩🇯🇵🇲🇾🇳🇿🇸🇬🇺🇸🇻🇳#GlobalBritain
58
USS The Sullivans has been an integral part of the CSG for over a year. Yesterday they departed the #CSG21 to commence their transit home. I thank you for your commitment, loyalty, professionalism and great humour. Your motto says it all #westicktogether
59
60
The UK’s #CSG21 welcomes another nation! @HMSQNLZ and the Strike Group conducted exercises with units from the @NZNavy developing interoperability and mutual understanding. #internationalbydesign @NZDefenceForce @UKinNZ @RoyalNavy @DefenceHQ #NZDF #RNZN
61
The UK Carrier Strike Group exercised with the Japanese destroyer Setogiri in the Gulf of Aden.
The rule of law at sea is paramount to our shared security & prosperity.
We look forward to working with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force in the Indo-Pacific #CSG21 🇬🇧🇯🇵
62
Yesterday’s rendezvous with USS Iwo Jima, HMS Albion & their escorts represents a formidable concentration of maritime power.
But for all the impressive kit, our greatest advantage is the fact we have the one thing that matters most – allies.
🇬🇧🇺🇸🇫🇷🇳🇴🇩🇰 #WeAreNATO
63
This weekend sees the start of Exercise #StrikeWarrior…the final tick in the box for the Carrier Strike Group ahead of #CSG21 and a chance to work alongside our #NATO allies.
Here are the details👇
64
Pleased to be joined by the @ItalianNavy destroyer Andrea Doria for the next ten days. Another example of the convening power of #CarrierStrike - and testament to the UK’s continuing commitment to our European defence partners. #CSG21
65
THREAD. With my staff set to disembark @HMSQNLZ following the successful completion of Exercise Joint Warrior, what have we achieved? Some thoughts…
66
The UK/Japan bilateral relations were strengthened further today as dignitaries from both nations met on @HMSQNLZ discussing interoperability and demonstrating the UK is committed to security and stability in the region.
67
Many of the men and women under my command are now taking a final period of well deserved leave before our first operational #CarrierStrike deployment later this spring. #CSG21
Here are some highlights of what we've achieved to date, and a glimpse of what lies in store...
68
69
US Marine Corps F-35B jets from VMFA-211 operating alongside 617 Squadron.
The fact that UK & US jets can operate so easily from the same deck is a huge strategic advantage to both countries, and to NATO. #CarrierStrike #WeAreNATO
Director Force Generation; planning, training and assuring Royal Navy units for global operations. Chair of @RNRugby