A Royal Navy sailor based in Somerset who took a series of stunning images of the Commando Helicopter Force on exercises in Norway and Jordan has won the Navy’s Peregrine Trophy photographic competition. Petty Officer Mez Merrill, 43, based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, took photographs of the Sea King helicopters and their personnel in snowy conditions while on a … [Read more...] about Photgrapher PO Mez Merrill has won the Navy’s Peregrine Trophy
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Royal Marines 1666 Speed March
Plymouth-based Royal Marines are due to speed march 64 miles through Cornwall from Plymouth next month as part of their celebrations of the 350th anniversary of the Corp’s formation. They are calling on villages and towns along the route to come out onto the streets and support them and donate to the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) along the way. More than 300 … [Read more...] about Royal Marines 1666 Speed March
HMS Northumberland departs to police trade routes
The Royal Navy warship HMS Northumberland today (Monday 19th May) sailed on a seven-month deployment policing crucial international maritime trade routes. The Type 23 frigate left Plymouth and was waved off by about 100 well-wishers to relieve her sister ship HMS Somerset on a six -months patrol helping to keep the sea lanes open and clamping down on illegal activity in the … [Read more...] about HMS Northumberland departs to police trade routes
HMS Sutherland charity run
A team of 16 Royal Naval sailors from Plymouth-based HMS Sutherland ran the equivalent of 240 miles from their ship to London to help fellow sailors and their families in need. The team ran the same cumulative distance from HM Naval Base, Devonport, to Twickenham when time allowed during their lunch breaks within the week leading up to the annual eagerly-awaited Army v Navy … [Read more...] about HMS Sutherland charity run
Royal Naval Chef Aaron Wynne keeps shipmates fed and fit
Royal Naval Chef Aaron Wynne of Plymouth-based HMS Enterprise has been rewarded for his major contribution to his ship – both in feeding and keeping them fit to fight. Aaron was awarded the 2013 Worshipful Company’s Annual Award in recognition of being the member of the ship’s crew who has made the most valuable contribution to the operational efficiency of the ship. The … [Read more...] about Royal Naval Chef Aaron Wynne keeps shipmates fed and fit
Surgeon Commander Jo Leason presented with OBE medal
A Royal Navy Consultant Radiologist from the South West who extended her tour in Afghanistan to ensure that Afghan surgical teams could successfully treat their own wounded soldiers, has been presented with her OBE Medal. Surgeon Commander Jo Leason, who grew up in Yealmpton, near Plymouth, was made an OBE in the Operational Honours and Awards List for her “inspired leadership … [Read more...] about Surgeon Commander Jo Leason presented with OBE medal
Commander Stephen Anderson takes command of HMS Sutherland
A Scots Royal Naval officer has taken command of his first ship, the Plymouth-based frigate HMS Sutherland which has strong Scots roots. Commander Stephen Anderson assumed command yesterday (Thursday) at a supersession ceremony in HM Naval Base Devonport when he took over from second-in-command Lieutenant Commander Pete Brotton and addressed his new crew. The ship’s … [Read more...] about Commander Stephen Anderson takes command of HMS Sutherland
RFA Wave Knight home from the Caribbean
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Wave Knight has returned to Portland, Dorset, today (Thursday) following a 15-month deployment to the Caribbean. The fleet replenishment tanker has been operating as part of the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Patrol Task (North); this is part of the UK’s year round commitment to the region in support of the UK’s overseas territories, disaster relief, counter … [Read more...] about RFA Wave Knight home from the Caribbean
Royal Marines begin Exercise Joint Warrior
Royal Marines of Plymouth-based 3 Commando Brigade and Taunton’s 40 Commando attacked a ‘rebel’ stronghold as two weeks of exercises in Scotland began with a bang. More than 30 warships, including a dozen British, and 13,000 personnel from all over the world are taking part in the latest Joint Warrior, the largest military exercise of the year in north-west Europe. Col Kevin … [Read more...] about Royal Marines begin Exercise Joint Warrior
Royal Marines complete first leg of anniversary challenge
A team of skiers have successfully completed the first leg of a gruelling challenge that marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines formation. The Royal Marines have skied 1,664 kms from Porsangermoen, in Northern Norway, down to the southern port city of Stavanger. They completed the distance in just under two months with conditions ranging from blizzards to bright … [Read more...] about Royal Marines complete first leg of anniversary challenge
