16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison Show

16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison Show 16 Air Assault Brigade and Colchester Garrison Show is the flagship community event for the Army in Essex.

It is a FREE ENTRY open day offering fun military-themed activities for the whole family.

A service to mark the 81st anniversary of Operation Market Garden was held at Colchester War memorial.The selflessness, ...
17/09/2025

A service to mark the 81st anniversary of Operation Market Garden was held at Colchester War memorial.

The selflessness, determination and endurance of the airborne soldiers who fought at Arnhem in September 1944 serves as an example for today's soldiers serving in the city's 16 Air Assault Brigade.

Alongside military and civic dignitaries, pupils from St John's Green Primary School laid sunflowers, mirroring the Dutch tradition of children placing flowers on graves during the main commemorative service at Oosterbeek War Cemetery.

Congratulations to Colchester's very own 16 Medical Regiment, awarded the Firmin Sword of Peace in recognition of their ...
02/07/2025

Congratulations to Colchester's very own 16 Medical Regiment, awarded the Firmin Sword of Peace in recognition of their humanitarian work in 2023.

Key missions for the Airborne Medics included providing medical care after the devastating earthquake in Turkey🇹🇷, supporting the evacuation of British personnel from Sudan🇸🇩, and taking healthcare to isolated communities in Kenya🇰🇪.

The awarded was presented to the Regiment by HRH The Duke of Gloucester at a parade at Merville Barracks.

Read more: https://www.army.mod.uk/news/airborne-medics-awarded-firmin-sword-of-peace/

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14/06/2025

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Gunners and musicians joined forces in Colchester today to mark His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday.

The guns of G Parachute Battery (Mercer’s Troop), 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery fired a Royal Salute in Lower Castle Park to send birthday greetings to the King in the way that only artillery can.

The 21-gun salute was fired by a battery of four 105mm Light Guns. The troops, based at the city’s Merville Barracks, were then inspected by the Lord-Lieutenant of Essex Jennifer Tolhurst, as the King’s representative in the county.

Before and after the salute, a brass quintet from the Band and Bugles of The Rifles played at the bandstand to entertain the public.

Practice makes perfect: G Parachute Battery (Mercer’s Troop), 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery rehearse ahea...
13/06/2025

Practice makes perfect: G Parachute Battery (Mercer’s Troop), 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery rehearse ahead of firing a 21-gun Royal Salute in Castle Park, on Saturday 14 June to mark His Majesty The King's Official Birthday.

The salute will be fired at noon💥 and the public can watch from the upper park. A brass ensemble from British Army Band Colchester will be playing at the bandstand from 11.15am🎺, with a 105mm Light Gun on display to demonstrate the gunners' operational role🪖.

Join us at Castle Park on Saturday for the firing of a 21-gun Royal Salute by 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artil...
11/06/2025

Join us at Castle Park on Saturday for the firing of a 21-gun Royal Salute by 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery to mark HM The King’s Official Birthday.

The salute will be fired at noon, with a brass quintet from The Band and Bugles of The Rifles playing at the bandstand from 11.15am.

When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.Today's Remembrance Sunday service and p...
10/11/2024

When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.

Today's Remembrance Sunday service and parade in the proud garrison city of Colchester.

Are you travelling through London Liverpool Street today?Soldiers from Colchester's very own 16 Air Assault Brigade are ...
31/10/2024

Are you travelling through London Liverpool Street today?

Soldiers from Colchester's very own 16 Air Assault Brigade are collecting for the Royal British Legion on London Poppy Day.

Please stop to talk to the soldiers and give generously to fund the RBL's work supporting the Armed Forces community and marking Remembrance.

08/08/2024

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Colchester’s Pathfinders showing off their skills while paying tribute to D-Day heroes 👏🫡

If you go down in the beach today, you're sure of a big surprise...Colchester's very own 16 Medical Regiment made the mo...
22/07/2024

If you go down in the beach today, you're sure of a big surprise...

Colchester's very own 16 Medical Regiment made the most of summer's brief appearance for a wet and wild fitness session on Mersea beach!

Wow, what another fantastic day we had!Thanks to 16 Air Assault Brigade, our very own 15 Squadron Queen’s Own Gurkha Log...
29/06/2024

Wow, what another fantastic day we had!

Thanks to 16 Air Assault Brigade, our very own 15 Squadron Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, as well as all the Army Reserve units, charities and fantastic organisations who joined us in Colchester for .

Lieutenant Colonel Ed Rankin, Commander of Colchester Garrison, said: “What a brilliant day we all had! The military is drawn from the civilian community and the close relationship and support we have from the people of Colchester and Essex is one of the foundations of our troops’ ability to do their job. It was great to see so many people - particularly young people - come out to celebrate the links between us, enjoy some fantastic displays and learn more about the Army.”

Too many highlights for us to mention but tell us yours and post your photos in comments!

Happy Armed Forces Day!Come join us on Abbey Field for our FREE show, showcasing the skills and equipment of Colcheste...
29/06/2024

Happy Armed Forces Day!

Come join us on Abbey Field for our FREE show, showcasing the skills and equipment of Colchester's very own 16 Air Assault Brigade.

There is limited free parking accessed via Napier Road, off Mersea Road, but we would encourage you to walk, cycle or use public transport.

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