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Defence Academy

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Defence Academy

@DefAcUK

This is the official channel of the Defence Academy of the UK, part of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command.

Shrivenham

Joined January 2014

Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
May 20, 2025
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, recently observed part of the Human Security in Military Operations course, delivered at the Defence Academy. Read more👉ow.ly/mHqi50VVpt3
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Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Apr 5, 2019
The final assembly of ‘047’ is now complete! Many thanks for all the hard work and support from teams at the @DefAcUK, @ModBDN, @SercoGroup, @CranfieldUni and @RAFMarhamMedia without which the project could not have been completed - a great whole force effort!
Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Jul 20, 2023
We're pleased to welcome the #RedArrows back to the skies above #Shrivenham for the first time since 2014! The world-renowned aerobatics team are here to celebrate our @UKACSC graduates and mark the end of their studies. 🎉✈️Congratulations, graduates! @rafredarrows
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Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Nov 13, 2022
As we remember the British sailors, soldiers and aviators who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield, we also think of our forces deployed at home and around the world, keeping Britain and its allies safe. #LestWeForget
Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Mar 6, 2023
Recently the Commandant of the Indian Defence Services Staff College, Lt Gen Virenda Vats, visited Defence Academy (DefAc) Lt Gen Vats was given a tour of the site, including the two colleges: JSCSC and DCMCI, to gain an insight into the training and education delivered by DefAc
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Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Mar 8, 2021
Today is #IWD In Nov, Wing Commander Leonie Boyd became the 1st female Station Commander at Shrivenham. A great leader, she balances being: ✅Head of Station ✅RAF engineer ✅Mother ✅Boss "Believe in yourself, get on with your job and don’t measure yourself against others."
Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Sep 29, 2021
Words of wisdom from our 1st female Station Commander at Shrivenham... Specialising in engineering, Wg Cdr Leonie Boyd has built a successful career in a traditionally male-dominated environment. #UnitedForInclusion
Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Nov 13, 2021
It's #WorldKindnessDay We're proud to announce that the DefAc CE & Comdt, Maj Gen Roe, has been nominated in this year's Kindness & Leadership Awards. The Awards recognise 50 leaders driving positive change through the power of kindness. Good luck to all! @Kindnessrules
Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Jun 8, 2023
"The greatest challenge is not losing one's humanity, but for the soul not to become callous from the cruelty of war, for the heart not to turn to stone." Lt Povorotnyi, Ukraine Chaplaincy Service AFCC hosts a training programme with Ukrainian chaplains: ow.ly/Ua2s50OHEyy
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Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
May 3, 2024
Today we welcome our new Chief Executive & Commandant Maj Gen Rowell to the Defence Academy. “I am richly blessed to join such a fantastic team with such an important role. I am very much looking forward to taking the helm and taking things forward.”👇ow.ly/7Mkb50Rvzp0
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Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Feb 10, 2020
"We need to challenge conventional approaches" and hire those outside the traditional pool and educate and train staff our staff, having approaches unconstrained by rank. Lt. Gen Rob Magowan from @UKStratCom spoke at DCDC's #IntegratedWarrior conference today.
Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Nov 10, 2023
Today, the Defence Academy remembers those who served and sacrificed for our freedom and way of life. The service, led by Station Padre Robert Church, was held at the station cenotaph, where Chief Executive & Commandant Maj Gen Roe laid a poppy wreath. #Remembrance
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Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Jul 9, 2020
#TBT Did you know that the Defence Academy has over 150 buildings spread over its 660 acre site? The oldest of the buildings is the renowned Beckett House built in 1831 and the newest is the building housing the Joint Service Command and Staff College built in 2000.
Defence Academy
@DefAcUK
Sep 30, 2020
The new Royal Army Chaplains’ Museum broke ground yesterday in Shrivenham. By preserving the chaplaincy heritage, the museum will tell the story of faith in the forces, from historical to the present day. @ArmyChaplainMus @ArmyChaplaincy