{"id":7862,"date":"2020-12-31T19:46:34","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T19:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/?p=7862"},"modified":"2020-12-31T19:46:34","modified_gmt":"2020-12-31T19:46:34","slug":"2020-year-in-review-how-the-military-ruled-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/2020-year-in-review-how-the-military-ruled-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 year in review &#8211; how the military ruled the year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The year has come to a close, and expectedly all branches of the military stayed busy even as the world came to a stop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covid-19 kept most occupied this year. Men and women in uniform had an important part to play in how the threat was tackled and managed, going above and beyond their duty to keep everyone safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">In the run-up to 2021, we are taking a look at our top 10 most-read articles in the last year.  <br> <br>At number 1 is the work of our Armed Forces in response to COVID-19 at the beginning of the year: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r6EyrIrHtR\">https:\/\/t.co\/r6EyrIrHtR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ministry of Defence &#127468;&#127463; (@DefenceHQ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DefenceHQ\/status\/1344615572856827904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 31, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The British Army commemorated the year, keeping in mind the pandemic and all the hard work that went into keeping everyone safe. The army was active not just at home but in several other countries. Our soldiers know how to support us, and we have to continue supporting them so that their efforts are not wasted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This year has challenged us all but we have shared many inspiring moments. We have continued training, deployed on overseas exercises and operations and supported the UK&rsquo;s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9U2vRZLcCx\">pic.twitter.com\/9U2vRZLcCx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; British Army (@BritishArmy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BritishArmy\/status\/1344342632449912834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 30, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This fierce video from the Marines gave us a taste of what our commandos were upto: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128253;&#65039; 2020 highlights. It's been a busy year around the corps, from front-line successes to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FutureCommandoForce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FutureCommandoForce<\/a> work.<br><br>Here's to more in 2021.  <br><br>&#128279; Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GMz5U6Rjlv\">https:\/\/t.co\/GMz5U6Rjlv<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rpoJF0DXIA\">pic.twitter.com\/rpoJF0DXIA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Marines (@RoyalMarines) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalMarines\/status\/1344595544761634817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 31, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Navy even highlighted the excellent note that the year ended on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#127894;&#65039; REVEALED &#127894;&#65039; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RoyalNavy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalMarines?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RoyalMarines<\/a> recipients on the New Year's Honours list. Congratulations to all our men and women who are deservedly recognised this year. <br><br>&#128279; The list in full: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qbWjOl3DvM\">https:\/\/t.co\/qbWjOl3DvM<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IYeaIKqohj\">pic.twitter.com\/IYeaIKqohj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1344410465053638657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 30, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These pictures did make us look forward to the next year. The Red Arrows made the skies look better in 2020, as they will continue to next year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As a very challenging 2020 draws to a close, let&rsquo;s look forward to 2021 &ndash; fingers crossed for a full display season, but more importantly a better year for everyone! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/snu8GJgPAN\">pic.twitter.com\/snu8GJgPAN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Red 10 (@RAFRed10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RAFRed10\/status\/1344624639998369792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 31, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a difficult yet interesting year. 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