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          training and on operations I see the SPS   Jason Mantle and his trekking group in the
                                                 Mitirala National Park Georgia
          detachment of 1st Battalion Rifles as
          our friends and partners. This has been
          demonstrated over the year in our regular
          contact, our joint training and our happy
          social functions together. Especially
          pleasing this year was the transfer from                                     Above: The Rock of Gibraltar with Headquarters British Forces
          our ranks to the regular Army of Private                                     in the foreground
          Kyla Hamilton who immediately joined 1st                                     Below: Jason Mantle in the Mitirala National Park Georgia
          Battalion Rifles where by all accounts she
          is doing very well.                                                          Bottom: Major General Crackett presents Staff Sergeant
                                                                                       Mark Unsworth with his Director Personnel Administration
                                                     .. premier Reserves               Commendation
          Recognition
                                                      SPS detachment..

          We have been fortunate this year to have
          seen the efforts of three of our stalwarts
          formally recognised. Warrant Officer 2
          Tracy Freer received a ‘Rifles’ Award at
          the Regiment’s annual award ceremony
          on London. Her award recognised her   Editor’s Note
          long service rising through the ranks to
          become a Visiting Warrant Officer whilst   The SPS detachment of 6th Battalion Rifles
          combining her busy civil service career   is a wonderful place to serve. Major George
          and young family. Staff Sergeant Mark   Vosper leads a team of professional and
          Unsworth received one of the last Director   dedicated staff, who balance their civilian
          Personnel Administration Commendations   day jobs with serving in the Corps. They
          for his personal commitment to        support one another and maintain a high
          Headquarter Company, often working    profile and promote the reputation of the
          there before and after his civilian   Corps. They deserve a lot of recognition
          work shifts. Our Full Time Regimental   and I personally consider them to be our
          Administrative Warrant Officer Stan    premier Reserves SPS detachment.
          Matthews received a Chief of the General
          Staff’s Commendation for being the legend
          that he is. Well done all.             Pairing in Action. 1st Battalion Rifles and 6th Battalion
                                                 Rifles SPS staff



















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