55-Year-Old Reservist Sets Record in NATO's Toughest Challenge

Major David 'Harry' Hood completes the grueling Exercise Cambrian Patrol with his son, becoming the oldest participant to achieve this feat.

Major David Hood, a 55-year-old reservist from Dunfermline, completed the 60km Exercise Cambrian Patrol in under 48 hours, earning a bronze medal.
The challenge, held in the Brecon Beacons, tests soldiers with river crossings, mass casualty scenarios, and minefield clearances.
Hood's team faced last-minute changes, requiring his son, Corporal Declan Hood, to join and support him during the event.
Despite physical challenges, Hood found the experience more rewarding due to the teamwork and camaraderie of his 7 Scots team.
This marks Hood's second completion of the patrol, having first participated in 1992, showcasing his enduring resilience and leadership.