The Rifleman's Christmas.

[@elrobo3568]

From an old retired USAF vet, have a very happy Christmas my wonderful British brothers and sisters!

[@mikerobinson3899]

To everyone in the britsh army I wish you all a happy Christmas and a happy new year

[@ryane7906]

I'm not in the British army but thankyou happy new year

[@Ktf2309]

All 10 of them….pvr lads

[@corjp]

Not only the British Army but to all people in the world... we need happiness all around and stop the fighting everywhere...

[@AntonWeiss-m3g]

Allen bitte, diese dürfen/müssen den Kopf hin halten, für das was jeder einzelne Politiker produziert ( das gleiche gilt für Rettungsdienst, Feuerwehr und Polizei) !!!!!!!

[@michaelperkun9768]

From Germany 👍

[@DianeFletcher-z7o]

To all our Lad's and Lasses in the Armed forces hear in the UK and to those serving abroad I wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND 🎅 AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR STAY SAFE OUR HEROES OF OUR COUNTRY

[@caisson71]

Gotta love the "Grunts", the true boots on the ground. No matter what the uniform, they are always the backbone of any Army. Merry Christmas to my fellow British comrades in arms from a US Army Vietnam Veteran. God Bless and keep you in his care.

[@pattracey105]

I appreciate and value your views but we call them Squaddies this side of the pond. Grunts is an American term but both are the same in reality. It’s the NCOs that form the back bone of the British Army - someone has to tell the Ruperts how things should be done!💪🫡

[@davidsaxon8660]

Wishing everyone in the armed services a merry Christmas and a happy new year from Oxford

[@JohnWilliamHall]

To all the guys and girls of HmForces seasons greetings and be Safe Old soldier

[@canuckveteraneducator7670]

This kind of appearance in public does more for recruiting than any ad or commercial. All the best to them. Peace brothers!

[@pattracey105]

Definitely! I live near Aldershot and it’s a ghost town now. The Paras and supporting units now in Kent. The former Parade grounds, barracks, motor pools etc now commutersville box houses. The Home of the British Army is not was it once was even with the draw down from BAOR it’s getting cut, amalgamated and the heart taken out of it.

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

Hope they don’t do this marching to often that police women /person will never make it😮😮

[@DaveAinsworth-y8h]

Have great Christmas to all Riflemen, from a former Rifleman in 5 RGJs.

[@roydavidlivermore4664]

I remember when our village church was full of Canadian soldiers stationed in our village,in 1941.

[@davidcullen1956]

used to love marching in a column, especially behind the band

[@susanvandenberg4273]

Merry Christmas to our soldier friends in the UK from a former soldier in the United States Army.

[@Atomic568]

Pride of Britain, the British solider 👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@sylviaball3874]

Godbless one and all. ❤❤❤

[@glynluff2595]

My Father when in 9KRRC after a minor error led a weeks’s marches the last three miles of which were at the double. As a small boy it was always the devil to keep up with him. Carry on boys you are still moving well 84 years later! Christmas Cheer to you all!

[@TomThumb-d1r]

Merry Christmas lads. xxxxxx

[@PETERANSCOMBE]

Yes unfortunately we do forget the men and women who will still be missing out on Christmas with their families and friends because they are or going to be deployed overseas over the festive period. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Be alert and come home safe. God Bless

[@emstirling-is4nu]

Well done soldiers.....Have a very Merry Christmas (if not let me know and I'll go after the powers-to-be). Thankyou all for protecting us, much appreciated. My bro was in 19th Royal Artillery.

[@kenfowler1980]

Brilliant and to those whinging about how scruffy they are who cares? It’s about how effective they are, and to much at that speed simply brilliant!

[@paul8161]

Well said 👏.

[@dollybailey6108]

merry Christmas & a very new year from Manchester god bless you all stay safe .

[@susieowens3]

To each an everyone of you A Very Happy Christmas🎄🎄 An a Happy New Year🎉🎉❤❤

[@StephenGlencross-yg4nt]

Everyone in the British armed forces a merry Christmas the best in the world.

[@davidcullen1956]

out for a leisurely stroll

[@emantide6306]

Does look like they are mincing up to the naafi .

[@anselmdanker9519]

Merry Christmas to every one 😊 God save the King

[@josephking6515]

Why, is he drowning?

[@pattracey105]

Just because you have to sign an outdated oath to the Crown not Parliament or the people does not mean jug ears with his many titles and chocolate medals is fit to form any opinion regarding the British Army. It’s time to modernise and ditch these draconian ideals.

[@ken-u3n]

Marching through Colinton village Edinburgh to ? Anyway, thanks for the video and best wishes to All Ranks,the Rifles

[@EricOconnell-j5r]

Hi...guys have a great Christmas...and new year 25 Bishops stortford Herts

[@whipsnadepoacher]

Happy Christmas Riflemen, from a former Poacher.

[@theoisaac9948]

Salute 💯 👍 👍

[@ndie8075]

Greetings and blessings to our closest allies and cousins......🇬🇧🇩🇪.......god bless britannia....merry christmas...

[@DianaWright-s7n]

Merry Xmas to all HMF and their families serving at home and abroad and a Happy 2025 thank you for your service 👏🙏

[@philipthompson7022]

Merry Christmas Rifles 🫡

[@Atomic568]

It’s because of men & women, past and present like these warriors that we have the liberty to celebrate Xmas.

[@Redpoppies2012]

To see those brave ones always brings a lump to my throat.

[@TheWarforged]

Celer et Audax my brothers (retired Rifleman here 1RGJ)

[@Scotland_fepow_trust]

Wishing you a peaceful happy and safe Christmas

[@KathyHaggitt]

Merry Christmas &god bless the British Army 🎄🎄🎄🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧✝️✝️✝️❤

[@badgerman4u]

Hi have a great Christmas from the 5RGJ .....180 paces per minute

[@matthewlacey5307]

A great sight. Good lads

[@paulbullock4595]

Happy Christmas Rifles

[@Redpoppies2012]

For all our troops everywhere you are amazing.

[@FreddyFromage-lk4mp]

what a great sight in this is, a ll the best lads

[@johnribble]

Not sized off , not LI pace , look scruffy , love the LI as was 2LI ,my old RSM (EVO) would destroy these

[@billyhunt9822]

Total agree mate. Not in my day. X RGJ.

[@johnribble]

@ that name rings a bell ,you weren’t in Winchester 85/86 ?

[@billyhunt9822]

@@johnribble no mate I signed up in 79 then went to Australia and then signed up to the Royal Australian Regiment in 82. Billy Hunt in Oz is slang for silly cu*t. Merry Christmas brother.

[@billyhunt9822]

@@johnribble no mate signed up in 79 then went to Australia and signed up to the Royal Australian Regiment in 82. Billy hunt in Oz is slang for silly cu*t. Merry Christmas brother.

[@neiljobe3065]

100 percent agree from x 3rgj

[@PaulAlsop-k5j]

Merry Christmas CetA Swift and Bold!

[@Atomic568]

Merry Xmas to all members of the British armed forces 🎉 from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@amarasanpanich5464]

Have a Merry Christmas to all

[@budgewilliams9019]

God bless Infantry every where.

[@catch22again]

As a veteran from a very large military family I would normally have a great sense of pride watching this but Im just really wondering how many will end up living on the streets when they they leave the forces ........Starmer has just announced he,,s buying 800 houses for invaders to our shores but what is he going to do to make sure these guys get housed. ? The Military Covenant is as much use as a chocolate fire guard . In case people dont realise it most service personel cant be registered on housing lists because they have to live in the area and have local connections so by the nature of the job they mostly cant do this which is where the Covenant is supposed to kick in but its volentary and councils dont have to be part of it. That said I wish these guys well and hope they keep safe and thanks for your service to protect the british people.

[@darenmanktelow7755]

Don,t have to tell me... The Covenant isn`t worth the paper it was written on, i applied for housing when i left in 1997 after 15 years service , gold to to go forth and multiply and go private ,as i had no local connection.. Yet i was paying council tax to the council whilst serving with the UN in Bosnia, can pay tax but not get housed...

[@lorrainegmoore5042]

Wishing all our military services and happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year .

[@davidoakman6747]

All the very best to the UK Military for the Christmas Season. Great marching but having a police officer leading the formation is likely superfluous.

[@tracycase4520]

Merry Christmas Scotland!!!

[@mrjeff2396]

You guys rock!

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

When I was an Rfn many years ago, I got fined for not shaving properly - lol merry xmas lads, - Celer Et Audax

[@cal9064]

Well done, lads. You do credit to your Regiment.

[@pattracey105]

To all those serving stay strong, stay safe. You are in the thoughts of those who served before you and in the hearts of your family and friends. Unfortunately you have political masters who know nothing of Service life, its hardships and toll it takes on relationships and families. I personally think we should focus on the Defence of the Realm and real life training exercises by the Marines/ Navy stopping and searching small boats. The army supporting the U.K. Border Force which has only 20k personnel to cover all the ports and airports around the country never mind smaller landing places and beaches. I have sailed from Europe to U.K. many times and after 18:00 hours the Harbour Masters office closed and you put your overnight mooring fee in an envelope with your details and put it through the letter box. Sailing with the tide in the morning you will not see anyone - we nearly have Starmers open borders plan in place now. NATO is completely outdated and in reality a front for U.S. arms sales as well as U.K. France and Germany. Surprisingly considering its size Israel is the fourth biggest in the world but they sell to anyone, including those on International ban lists. My time in the 90s was a simpler one without all the political to and fro. Thank you for your service.

[@AmandaWhittaker-g7h]

Amazing

[@rottieman347]

Looks like heading for Redford Barracks. Merry Christmas All

[@MrConan89]

Red t-shirt? Never mind, well done lads.

[@Muffell-os1om]

Merry Christmas ! From a former civilian employee of 604 MCTG / RLC Germany ( 1985- 1994 )

[@KennethPratt-h8g]

To all our service men and women here and abroad have a wonderful and safe Christmas and new year.

[@robertanderson9878]

Best wishes Lads

[@Rjs-1949]

Thank you gentlemen.

[@stevenstart2456]

All respect to all our troops 😊

[@Oldfellas1]

To all armed forces personnel , best wishes and a Merry Christmas.

[@LesleyDT6227]

And thats how we get from A to B. Merry Christmas

[@paddyveteran]

Have a peaceful christmas !

[@rjglennon2219]

Thank you for your service.god bless the britsh armed forces.

[@BrianHaigh-k5x]

I remember Christmas 1956 attached to 1 KRRC in Derna, Libya

[@GloriaJohnson-j2f]

God bless every single member of our armed forces and there families stay safe and be happy. X

[@BernieTheBoxer]

Modern army needs a new sponsor - Gillette Razors!

[@josephking6515]

Is that so they'll look sharp? 🤷‍♂️

[@macducati2304]

That's the most walking that WPC has done in years!

[@kenfowler1980]

That’s what I was thinking

[@MikeH401]

And? Different role. Grow up.

[@macducati2304]

@@MikeH401 Really?

[@haalstaag]

Sergeant major with his cane facing the wrong way….

[@johnsabini2330]

Looks correct cane tip forward and ball to the rear 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@haalstaag]

@johnsabini2330 we always had ball forward to show badge in front

[@nathanclarke178]

Depends on regiment

[@johnsabini2330]

@@haalstaag Not in rifle regiments, the cane is at the trail, with tip forward the cane an be moved to left hand parallel to the body so a salute can be given. Non rifle regiments tend to tuck canes under left arm and in that case the ball will be facing forward.

[@haalstaag]

@johnsabini2330 I was a Green Jacket and the badge went to the front so when you had to salute, the ball would be passed into the left hand with the tip uppermost and a right handed salute would be performed....anything else is wrong.....rifles, I've shit em....plastic Riflemen if ever I saw them

[@garypeterson3628]

Do they not do cadence songs in the UK ?

[@alexandercormack6818]

NO . 😮😮

[@davidnicholson923]

To all the British Military may you all have a very Merry Christmas may you all be blessed Jesus is the reason for the season ❤🙏🎗️

[@paulrudd6234]

🇬🇧 Where was that? Were they Regular or Reserve? And who was the one with the Santa hat & hands in his pockets?. Have a Very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and Very Happy New Year🎉 🎊🍺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿To all our armed forces past& present 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@carolanncesare7170]

My Great uncles were Black Watch and Imperial Camel Corps , tough guys

[@tombrydson781]

Very smart rifle s

[@josephking6515]

Bloody *invisible* rifles that they must be carrying.

[@graememckay9972]

Officer "right lads you're all marching to church for a service, like it or not" Them "oh sir can't we use the trucks?" Him "we had to sell them to pay for Starmers flights so you'll be walking from now on"

[@markrunnalls7215]

Don't want to appear to be a moaning sod , but a band would be a great thing to have and drill boots with studs in wouldn't hurt cos every single one of those men more than deserve it.. Much respect..❤❤

[@SmaxChristopher1]

You’ve never marched any distance have you??

[@nalydearaujoleite1720]

Nossos votos de um Feliz Natal a todos, o nascimento de Jesus é o fortalecer de nossa fé e espírito, união e amor entre todos os homens na terra. E que 2025 seja um ano de 🕊️ paz, e crescimento, prosperidade em todos os sentidos para todos nós 🙏. Deus abençoe 🙏. Naly e filhos, Brasil.❤

[@johnmangan6240]

Good evening Landlord, can I have 70 pints please?

[@watto7728]

I don't think they really needed a police escort. This is why there is a 'Great' in Great Britain.

[@JBC-zv8fn]

A lot of traffic busy road they definitely needed an escort

[@paul8161]

​@@JBC-zv8fnwell said.

[@MikeH401]

H & S

[@JBC-zv8fn]

@@MikeH401 Anyone who doubts the need of an escort should look up the Dock Road Chatham bus tragedy of 1951

[@kennethhannah4221]

Get rid of the beards - scruffy soldiers 😔

[@paul8161]

Obviously the m.o.d doesn't luckily share your thoughts on that, how about wishing them a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year instead of that eh.🤦‍♂️

[@scotspie501douglas7]

and the next conflict how many of those boys come home

[@gillkite6476]

Black and Green the finest ever seen EX 3RGJ

[@josephking6515]

Why are they doing this walk in December? Shouldn't it be done in *MARCH!* 🤦‍♂️

[@stevenhawksworth9433]

Heroes

[@stevenhawksworth9433]

True brits

[@stuc3195]

Surely they can afford a few buses?

[@PeterLorimer-ji5ut]

I'd rather march behind pipers, thank you very much.

[@joemdee]

I’ll bet that p9licewoman is knackered having to stay in front. Lol

[@grahamdrew1069]

Look at that poor policewoman

[@fatboy2338]

The Q store bringing up the rear 😅

[@stupotingoole]

Check out his TRF,he’s a REME Aqms not a store man

[@fatboy2338]

@stupotingoole its a joke to do with his marching style i have no idea of his trade corp etc

[@LaurieSim-cx8bb]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@DukeOfEarl-qe6sz]

Jeez how scruffy now. Is there a reason for gear not fitting, mixed dress and beards.

[@alexandercormack6818]

Beards are allowed , dress is comfortable, not tailored

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

140 paces a minute- smart as you like. Although I don't much care for beards- it undermines uniformity........

[@josephking6515]

Tell that to *The* Regiment guys based at a little known place called Hereford.

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

@@josephking6515 The Regt don't do public duties or parades- so your point is moot.

[@alexandercormack6818]

There are some negative knobs on here , they are doing their bit the same as a lot of people commenting on here

[@gripper58]

Cede Nullis!!

[@Micha_RS]

Mega...

[@121huggy]

Ex 5RGJ recce merry xmas to all

[@desydukuk291]

What the f is he wearing a red t-shirt?

[@dominicknowles876]

It’s a Christmas jumper under the smock. Morale = key! Good drills

[@alexandercormack6818]

Ex Devonshire and Dorset Regiment Semper Fi.

[@Ktf2309]

Not even a full company