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@mod_dio

6 years

The chalk is here! Incredible footage of Chinook delivering chalk ready to restore the Bulford Kiwi!

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This driver no doubt regrets ignoring the byelaws and driving illegally on MOD land – we exercised our right to crush it.

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We've launched the next phase of our #RespectTheRange campaign with a giant Chinook artwork on Saunton Sands in North Devon ⛱️

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Great news - rare orchid has been rediscovered on MOD land in south Wales - by an 11-year old! Tristan Moss of @BSBIbotany spotted the first Fen Orchid seen at Laugharne and Pendine Burrows since 2003, before other members found five others. 📸: Richard Pryce

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👑🇬🇧 DIO staff and their contractors are working round the clock behind the scenes to support the thousands of Armed Forces personnel gathering in and around London to prepare for the #Coronation of His Majesty The King. Find out more:

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@mod_dio

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The Princess Royal has unveiled a new block of accommodation for @BritishArmy personnel at the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps HQ. The new 69-bed block, at Imjin Barracks, is the first of its kind in terms of SMART features, providing modern, sustainable accommodation.

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Tomorrow marks two years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. More than 30,000 Ukrainian recruits have been trained under Op Interflex. The five-week programme takes place across the UK Defence Training Estate, supported by DIO and @landmarcNEWS . 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

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Brigadier Bartholomew, Head of DIO’s Overseas and Training Region, explains the vital role our Defence Training Estate teams are playing in supporting the UK-based training of thousands of Ukrainian volunteer recruits #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

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Well done to Ministry of Defence Guard Service (MGS) Security Officer Ryan Pinel for his role in the rescue to two young boys from the rising tide at Altcar Training Camp in Merseyside. Ryan was working a night shift monitoring CCTV when he spotted two boys on the beach. 1/2

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DIO and partners including @NZinUK restored the monument with 100 tonnes of chalk raked across the monument. The soldiers who made it fought alongside the 'Trench All Blacks' in the Battle of Messines. 🇳🇿

Giant Kiwi monument shines after chopper chalk drop

The well-loved 'Bulford Kiwi' monument has been restored after an RAF helicopter flew in 10 tonnes of chalk.

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@mod_dio

2 years

Great to work with @miketindall13 on our important public safety campaign. Watch the video to find out more about how to stay safe when accessing MOD land #RespectTheRange

Mike Tindall

@miketindall13

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Do you know how to access military land safely? I recently spent a great day with the Armed Forces to learn all about it. Check it out @mod_dio @DefenceHQ #RespectTheRange @BritishArmy

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Today saw the first vertical landing of the UK's new F-35s on the new Vertical Landing Pads we've built at RAF Marham, with our contractors - a joint venture of @gallifordtry and @LaganGroup . It was an engineering challenge - read more:

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@mod_dio

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We took 93-year-old @RoyalNavy veteran Les Wills back to his home port @HMNBPortsmouth to see DIO’s work to support the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier @HMSPWLS #RoyalNavy #diodelivers Watch the full video here

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On Tuesday night we lit up the sky at Tenby with an amazing drone display as part of our summer #RespectTheRange campaign. ✨ Watch the full video now 👇 and find out more at: .

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@mod_dio

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In the #FalklandIslands we're working to upgrade accommodation at the Remote Radar Heads. Even better - our contractors are @Proud_Sappers ! Fantastic training and experience for all the sappers working on the project. #Diodelivers

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@mod_dio

2 years

#ICYMI , this week we launched the next phase of our #RespectTheRange campaign with a giant sand sculpture on a north Devon beach. Watch our video with Lt. Col. Charlie Mayo to see how the amazing Chinook artwork was brought to life to highlight an important safety message:

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Did you know about 15% of aircraft movements at Gibraltar airport are military? To improve the experience for personnel flying in or out of RAF Gibraltar, we're redeveloping the military terminal for @royalairforceuk . @MODGibraltar 1/2

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Just in time for the #BigButterflyCount , the rare Small Blue butterfly has been spotted in full flight at Barry Buddon Training Area, thanks to conservation work by DIO ecologists & @LandmarcNEWS , with support from @savebutterflies & @SpeciesEdge 🦋

Rare butterfly finds home at military training area in Scotland

Rare species of blue butterfly has been sighted as a result of the restoration of habitats at military training area in Angus, Scotland.

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@mod_dio

6 years

We’re working on £250m of new and upgraded infrastructure to RAF Marham for the new F-35 multi-role combat aircraft. Find out more in our video:

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@mod_dio

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Over 16 beehives have been established at HMS Excellent on Whale Island in Portsmouth. The site has also been improved with flora and fauna to allow bees to thrive. #BeesNeedsWeek @RoyalNavy

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We've completed a nearly £7m upgrade programme to the runway in the Falkland Islands, two weeks early and within budget. Working with @Mitie for @BFSouthAtlantic , we added coating to the runway asphalt, repainted markings, and replaced signage. 🛫…

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@mod_dio

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Today sees the arrival of the first of @RoyalAirForce and @RoyalNavy ’s new #F35UK multi-role combat aircraft to RAF Marham. DIO is working on £250m of new and upgraded infrastructure to the station to support the aircraft and their crews. @RAFMarhamMedia

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The secret is out & the giants are here! Check out what we have been up to over the last few months working with @standingwgiants . This exciting project highlights the dangers of accessing MOD land and how to stay safe. @RiflesRegiment #RespectTheRange

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It’s a difficult time for everyone, but our MOD Guard Service dog sections are still protecting MOD sites, keeping them safe and secure. #EverydayHeroes

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We’re investing nearly £7m into improvements to the runway at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands. Commander British Forces, Commodore Jonathan Lett, recently visited to meet the team from Gatwick Construction and see progress for himself. @BFSouthAtlantic

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24 hours to go until an episode of Countryfile all about Salisbury Plain Training Area! Tune in to BBC 1 at 19:00 tomorrow to learn more about how we balance military training, conservation, and environmental protection. 📺

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@mod_dio

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We’re investing £2.3m in improving the Copehill Down Village urban training facility on Salisbury Plain to provide a more realistic training environment for troops. Working together with @landmarcNEWS the upgrade work is due to be complete in spring 2021.

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Archaeologists from DIO, @wessexarch and volunteers including military veterans are excavating an Iron Age hillfort on Lulworth Training Area. #HillfortsWednesday

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@mod_dio

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We worked with @NaturalEngland @savebutterflies and @HantsIWWildlife to re-introduce the Marsh Fritillary Butterfly in north-east Hampshire. Over 200 butterflies have flown over Minley Meadows for the first time in 25 years. Find out more: #PollinatorWeek

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As custodians of the Defence estate, DIO proudly maintains historic buildings and their contents. One of these is the exact map used by the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, General Eisenhower, to plot the events of D-Day. Read more: #DDay80

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@mod_dio

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Today, @RAFBrizeNorton sees the official opening of the three-bay Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility for A400M transport aircraft. We built it with @balfourbeatty , @DefenceES fitted it out with @AirbusDefence . Check it out!

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@mod_dio

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DIO is working with @BritishArmy @landmarcNEWS @NZinUK and volunteers to re-chalk the Bulford Kiwi in Wiltshire today. The monument was originally created by soldiers from New Zealand in 1919. Fresh chalk from @ArmyBasing building will be dropped by Chinook helicopter today.

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4 years

Thanks to all those involved in the Reintroduction of the Marsh Fritillary Butterfly Project, this species is now thriving! The project was highly commended in the Environmental Protection & Enhancement Award. #SanctuaryAwards . @NaturalEngland @SaveButterflies @HantsIWWildlife

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#Throwback to when the Princess Royal & Victory Jetties Project won a #SanctuaryAward for reconstructing the jetties at @HMNBPortsmouth for the arrival of the @RoyalNavy ’s two new aircraft carriers. Worked on a similar project? Nominate it for an award:

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5 years

Like many of you across the country, lots of our team have been taking part in #ClapForCarers . Here's members of the MOD Guard Service showing their appreciation. Remember to #StayHomeSaveLives

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7 years

With @DefenceES we're working hard to prepare RAF Marham for the new F-35. Here's an update on our progress: #avgeek

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We have handed over a new near-zero carbon Single Living Accommodation block at MOD Stafford to the @BritishArmy . The three-storey block includes 75 en suite bedrooms and will be used by Junior Ranks. The £12.5 million project was completed by @Algeco_Official . 📸Algeco

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With the completion of accommodation for the @USNavy , a £350m investment to upgrade @RAFLossiemouth has finished. The 6-year project has seen the runway resurfaced, 7 new accommodation blocks, upgraded drainage and utilities and much more:

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The re-chalking of the Bulford Kiwi is complete!! Staff and volunteers from @BritishArmy @landmarcNEWS @NZinUK @RoyalAirForce and @ArmyBasing all helped to give the memorial a refresh today.

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🎬We're launching our new YouTube channel! Subscribe now to keep up with how we support the Armed Forces to live, work, train and deploy. Here's what you can expect:

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Fantastic to see HRH Prince William opening the incredible submarine escape, rescue, abandonment & survival training facility we built with @MottMacDonald for the @RoyalNavy . It allows submariners to train in a realistic but safe environment - read more:

Supporting world-class facilities at HMNB Clyde

DIO is incredibly proud to hand over the new £34m submarine escape, rescue, abandonment and survival (SMERAS) training building to the Royal Navy. The SMERAS is a facility which will allow the Navy...

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🎥His Royal Highness Prince William visited #HMNBClyde to meet with submariners and to officially open a multi-million-pound training facility. Read more:

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We've awarded a £75m contract to resurface the runway and other airfield operating surfaces at @RAFLossiemouth in advance of the arrival of the @RoyalAirForce new P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Read more: #AvGeek

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DIO has invested £1.2 million in building a new urban training facility at Whinny Hill in Catterick Garrison. The new facility will provide soldiers with a more challenging and realistic training environment #DIODelivers

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This ferocious jaguar pair spotted on a @BritishArmy training area in #Belize may look like they're about to attack each other, but don't be fooled by the growls and bared teeth - it's actually a rarely-seen mating ritual.

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With @HMSQnlz shortly to arrive @HMNBPortsmouth , here's what we've done to make that possible. #Portsmouthisready #DIOdelivers

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@mod_dio

3 years

Congratulations to the #OpNightingale team and @butserfarm for their work on Exercise Roundhouse, winner of the Heritage Award! The ground-breaking project reconstructed a Bronze Age Roundhouse, similar to one which was excavated on Salisbury Plain Training Area. #SanctuaryAwards

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Routine archaeological surveys at RAF Lakenheath have uncovered late Neolithic, early Bronze Age and medieval finds including flint tools, sliver coins and a rabbit warren. Construction began this month on infrastructure for the US F35s arriving in 2021. @48FighterWing

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Staying operational in times of crisis: our MOD Guard Service is supporting Armed Forces capability to keep Defence working across the country. #EverydayHeroes

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This year's #SanctuaryAwards ceremony has come to an end! Congratulations to the worthy winners and runners up! 🏆 To find out more, read our news story: 📸Guy Salkeld

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We’re working together with @savebutterflies 🦋 and local conservationists to save the rare dark bordered beauty moth from extinction at Strensall Common, its last known English site. Find out more: 📸: Peter Mayhew

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@mod_dio

9 years

RAF Donna Nook recently played host to @rafredarrows for a training session! What a sight! http://t.co/S7ldUEzd90

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This was a fantastic discovery by dedicated🕷fan Mike Waite from @SurreyWT , spending two years hunting for them at night! Our estate is great for wildlife because it’s use for training means it largely avoids intensive agriculture and development. #Halloween2020

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“We are proud to hear that the Great Fox-Spider has survived.” @DefenceHQ @mod_dio . The MOD estate has tremendous wildlife riches and provides a vital sanctuary for many of the country’s most rare and endangered species like the Great Fox-Spider. #spider

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DIO is proud to support infrastructure to support #SteadfastDefender24 . 🇬🇧 Working with the @BritishArmy , we've delivered the Primary Bulk Fuel Installation at @NATO Holding Base Sennelager, storing up to 600,000 litres of fuel to support 1,100 combat vehicles. #1NATO75Years

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Great to see HMS Queen Elizabeth arriving at Glen Mallan in Scotland for the first time. We've been working closely with @VolkerStevinUK and @JacobsConnects to ensure the Northern Ammunition Jetty was ready for the arrival of the first of the Royal Navy's fleet.

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Carrier @HMSQNLZ has arrived in Glen Mallan, #Scotland . The ship is making final preparations for her maiden operational deployment this spring and visited Western Scotland to pick up stores. Thanks to @policescotland for this stunning aerial footage 🔗

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The #SanctuaryAwards ceremony is taking place at midday today! Join us on the @DefenceHQ YouTube channel for the live-stream event, where we’ll be celebrating outstanding efforts in sustainability and conservation across Defence:

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🏡 Over 1000 empty Service family homes are back in use thanks to extensive refurbishments. The first families have already moved in and are enjoying their upgraded homes. @AmeyLtd @VIVODefence @mitie

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Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the start of works at RAF Lakeheath to prepare the station for the arrival of @48FighterWing F-35s. This video updates on progress in the last year from our work with @JacobsConnects @MottMacDonald and Kier VolkerFitzpatrick:

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Despite Coronavirus, DIO is still working for Defence. As key workers, the MOD Guard Service are continuing to protect MOD sites across the country, keeping them safe in difficult conditions. #EverydayHeroes

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DIO has delivered £30m worth of infrastructure at Portsmouth Naval Base to prepare for the arrival of the second of the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers, the HMS Prince of Wales. Find out more:

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@mod_dio

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Who likes a Chinook? Great video from Matt here. Sound on!

Matt Smart

@MattSmartie999

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@RAF_Odiham Chinook leaving @mod_dio @landmarcNEWS Holbeach AWR after training yesterday Turn that sound up 🔊 ⬆️ #wokkawednesday @ChinookDisplay @JTChinook @27_Sqn @Joint_Heli @helihub @ComdAHF @BBCRadioLincs @BoeingDefense

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Minister for Defence Procurement, @JCartlidgeMP recently visited some of the new homes in Brize Norton, purchased as part of our £173M investment in accommodation for Service families across the UK. He said he's committed to delivering good quality homes for our Armed Forces🏠:

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As two new F-35 maintenance hangars near completion at RAF Lakenheath, future users are being trained on how to operate a crane to lift the jet engines. @kiergroup @VolkerFitzUK @mottmacdonald @jacobsconnects

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DIO are proudly supporting the #Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen Consort👑🇬🇧 One way we're supporting this historic event with our industry partners is by providing temporary stabling & equine facilities in central London for the military horses 🐎👇 @DefenceHQ

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Our dedicated guards from the MOD Guard Service are taking all necessary precautions so they can keep working hard to protect MOD sites across the country. #EverydayHeroes

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The MOD training estate is a shared space. It’s important to stay alert at all times to potential risks from military training. Using headphones may mean that you’re not aware of the hazards around you. Stay safe this summer. #RespectTheRange @BritishArmy @sustrans @TestValleyBC

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Congratulations to the MOD Guard Service which has been awarded the Customer Service Excellence Standard accreditation! They first achieved this in 2017 and this subsequent accreditation recognises the high standard of customer service the guards provide.

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There’s lots of activity around accommodation at Imjin Barracks, as the first of 176 new carbon net zero homes purchased for Service families are nearing completion. The homes will be used by soldiers and their families. First move-ins will take place in early 2024 🏡 @ArmyBasing

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“It’s a fantastic opportunity for the Naval Base and the city.” DIO Project Manager Colin Efford explains the importance of our work to ready @HMNBPortsmouth for the arrival @HMSPWLS by the end of the year #DIODelivers @VolkerWesselsUK #behindthewall

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@thinkdefence Nobody is training in this area. It’s a two week dig finishing on Friday, when all the turf will be replaced and normal service resumed.

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Of all the buildings we look after on the Defence estate, King's Chapel in Gibraltar is one of the oldest. It dates back to the 16th Century and is still used for services to this day. @MODGibraltar

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Today is the first day of our new accommodation contracts, which will impact the lives of almost 40,000 military families across the UK. The new contracts have been designed with the needs of Service families at their heart @PinnacleSF @Ameyplc @VIVODefence

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Are you interested in the history of military training areas? Don’t miss Digging For Britain on BBC Two tonight at 20:00 as @thealiceroberts talks to DIO archaeologist @richardhosgood about the history and archaeology of Imber on Salisbury Plain Training Area!

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🚨 This is your one hour warning for tonight’s episode of Countryfile, focusing on Salisbury Plain Training Area and how our teams work to safely blend training with protecting the environment. Tune in on BBC One at 19:00!

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On Tuesday we held our annual #SanctuaryAwards . Taking 2nd place in the Individual Achievement category was @beardysnapper . Harvey Mills supports DIO by providing stunning photographs from Operation Nightingale digs. Find out more. 👇 #Archaeology #Heritage #Photography

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4 years

Though #RemembranceSunday will look a bit different this year, please take a moment to remember. #WeWillRememberThem

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Richard Osgood, DIO’s senior archaeologist has written a blog about his experience of re-chalking the Bulford Kiwi:

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Today is #BeesNeedsWeek 🐝 and the MOD have many initiatives in place to help protect bees on the Defence estate: @DefenceHQ

Reversing the trend of declining bees on the Defence Training Estate

This week is National Pollinator’s Week and we’d like to share the initiatives we’ve put in place to help protect bees on the Defence estate. Bees are major pollinators, that ensure food and food...

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@landmarcNEWS

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Today on #DontStepOnABeeDay we are celebrating the tireless work of our bees, who are vital to the ecosystem of our planet. Read how we help to encourage and protect bees across the @mod_DIO Defence Training Estate

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Construction has now begun on infrastructure to support the US F35s arriving at RAF Lakenheath in 2021 and we thought you might like to see a few facts and figures that show how DIO is making this happen along with @kiergroup and @VolkerFitzUK for @48FighterWing

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Demolition work has started this week at RAF Lakenheath to prepare @48FighterWing for the arrival of F-35A Lightning II squadrons in late 2021. DIO is proud to be working with @kiergroup (Photos by USAF Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

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Buildings at RAF Lakenheath are being knocked down to make way for new infrastructure for @48FighterWing F35s arriving in 2021. Hydraulic excavators are breaking down brickwork, concrete and steel. This is being reused on site to limit waste @kiergroup @VolkerWesselsUK

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Armoured vehicles have been kicking up dirt at Bovington Training Area since the first tanks were developed during WW1, and this weekend the site is making history as the venue for the final stage of the #ExtremeE racing championship’s inaugural series. #JurrasicXPrix

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Congratulations to @NaturalEngland , @RAF , @Ameyplc and our environmental team for winning this award for their work on the conservation of 59 Eurasian Curlew eggs at seven airfield sites in England: @EnvironmentAgency #SanctuaryAwards

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Today marks #NHSBirthday and we’d like to thank @NHSuk its staff and all those involved who are helping in the fight against Coronavirus. #ThankYouTogether #NHS72

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This week we'll be focusing on our work in the Falkland Islands, where we're investing £100m in infrastructure improvements. Keep following for more.

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Simultaneously @HMCoastguard called & told Ryan that two boys were lost on the beach, which is notorious for fast & dangerous tides. He coordinated their rescue, with the site Commandant driving to collect them while Ryan contacted their parents & updated the Coastguard. 2/2

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@mod_dio

4 years

Our Training Safety team on Salisbury Plain are utilising drones to record illegal activity and watch over their team members. They've proved very effective: #modontheplain

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Kinloss Barracks is getting a resurfaced runway thanks to our work with @balfourbeatty & @breedongroup . Aircraft from @RAFLossiemouth will operate from there while we move on to resurface the runway at Lossiemouth for new @P8A_PoseidonRAF aircraft.

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Construction work continues at pace to get RAF Lakenheath’s @48FighterWing ready for the arrival of the US F35s in 2021. This includes buildings which will service the new aircraft and training facilities. @kiergroup @VolkerFitzUK @JacobS @MottMacDonald

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Join us for the first ever virtual #SanctuaryAwards , where we'll be showcasing the winners of each award category including the famous Silver Otter Award! Could your organisation be the winner? Don't miss out by registering to see the event live:

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The MOD Guard Service at MOD Corsham observed a minute’s silence today in remembrance of the NHS staff and key workers who lost their lives battling coronavirus. #everydayheroes #NHS #StayHomeSaveLives

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4 years

Welcome to the annual #SanctuaryAwards that recognise outstanding sustainability and conservation efforts across the MOD. The awards are presented by Jeremy Quin, Minister for Defence Procurement and Lt Gen Richard Nugee, the MOD’s Climate Change and Sus

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@mod_dio

2 years

This building, known as 'The Tower', has been the HQ of British Forces Gibraltar since 1989, and before that was the HQ of the @RoyalNavy in Gibraltar. It was reopened earlier this year after a £2.8m refurbishment by DIO and @mitie , our contractors. @MODGibraltar

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@mod_dio

9 months

Our teams have unveiled a new Washdown Facility for military vehicles at Catterick Training Area. The facility has been designed, developed and delivered by DIO North teams. It includes a new Monsoon wash that can clean a Mastiff, Ridgeback or Warrior. #MilitaryVehicles

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@mod_dio

11 months

We’ve awarded a contract for a major upgrade of Marne Barracks in Catterick. @morgansindall will undertake the £54m programme to provide 9 new facilities and refurb some existing buildings for @BritishArmy . This includes accommodation & sports facilities:

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@mod_dio

3 years

There are some wonderful walking routes on the Defence Training Estate, but land that appears peaceful can become dangerous in an instant as the Army can train round the clock. Stay safe by checking training times before visiting. #RespectTheRange @RamblersGB @BritishArmy

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@mod_dio

3 years

We’ve awarded a £155m contract for maintenance work, repairs, servicing & hard facilities management at @MODGibraltar . The contract, which will sustain c200 jobs, has been awarded to @Mitie & is designed to improve services to our Armed Forces overseas.

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@mod_dio

2 years

As we come to the end of National Apprenticeship Week, our Apprenticeship Lead John Abbott reflects on his own experiences and how we're developing our offering with a new Apprenticeship Academy. #NAW2023

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@mod_dio

4 years

It's 8pm on Thursday and that means it's #ClapForCarers time again! Across the country, MGS and their @MODPolice and Military Provost Guard Service colleagues are clapping for our NHS and carers to say thank you for all they've done during this emergency.

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7 years

DIO is proud to support the RAF by delivering key infrastructure to support the vital role the RAF continues to play in protecting our nation’s interests. Take a look at the work we've completed to help support the RAF. #RAF100 @RoyalAirForce

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@mod_dio

5 years

The MOD Guard Service is working together with our colleagues in the rest of Defence to keep MOD sites safe and secure. #everydayheroes

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