The Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll sailed from Plymouth (Mon), on its latest deployment, conducting operations across the Atlantic. Families and friends bid farewell in Devonport dockyard, on Devil’s Point and the Hoe with the traditional flags and good luck banners to wave off their loved ones on the ship’s departure this afternoon. Pipers from the City of Plymouth Pipe Band … [Read more...] about Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll deploys
Navy News
First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC visited HM Naval Base
The most senior officer in the Royal Navy, First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC visited HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, as part of his farewell tour of the South West. As the First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, since 2009, Admiral Stanhope is the Royal Navy's professional head and chairman of the Navy Board. He is responsible to Secretary of State … [Read more...] about First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB OBE ADC visited HM Naval Base
First Afghan reconnaissance troops complete training
Royal Marines from Taunton’s 40 Commando have completed the training of a section of the Afghan National Army. The first 27 Reconnaissance Troops for the Afghan National Army’s 3rd Kandak 215 Brigade have passed out of training at their base in Nahr-e Saraj. The training, carried out by 40 Commando Royal Marines, means the Afghan students are now able to carry out vital … [Read more...] about First Afghan reconnaissance troops complete training
Falklands theme bar rededicated
A veteran commander from the Falklands Conflict has ceremonially opened a new-look bar in Devonport Naval Base. Major General Julian Thompson CB OBE (Royal Marine retired) who served in the conflict, re-dedicated a bar within the senior rates and warrant officer’s mess at HMS Drake. The bar has been named San Carlos, because San Carlos Bay was the scene of military … [Read more...] about Falklands theme bar rededicated
Royal Navy’s new Fleet Commander meets submarine and warship crews
The second most senior officer in Navy Command, Vice Admiral Philip Jones CB, visited HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, to meet the crews of warship and submarines and view new facilities. The newly-appointed Fleet Commander was hosted on board the Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland and the Trafalgar Class submarine HMS Talent alongside in Devonport Naval Base. Vice Admiral … [Read more...] about Royal Navy’s new Fleet Commander meets submarine and warship crews
Royal Marines charity cycle on warship
Royal Marines on HMS Monmouth are cycling around the clock on the ship at sea to help colleagues. The commandos – who support sailors in providing the Plymouth frigate’s boarding team on patrol in the Gulf – intend to clock up 4,825 miles. This is the distance from their base in Scotland at 43 Commando Royal Marines Fleet Protection Group in Faslane to Dubai – a regular port … [Read more...] about Royal Marines charity cycle on warship
Rugby Intercommand. Naval Air beat Royal Marines
A cold and snowy afternoon at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, saw a replay of last year’s Royal Navy Rugby Inter-Command final between the tournament favourites Naval Air Command and the Royal Marines. The RM team arrived fresh from their training camp with Exeter Chiefs and were keen to exert pressure right from the kick off. With the stiff cold wind at their … [Read more...] about Rugby Intercommand. Naval Air beat Royal Marines
HMS Monmouth visits USS John C Stennis
While the Royal Navy awaits delivery of the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers, members of HMS Monmouth were given a chance to experience life onboard the American Nimitz Class aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis in the Gulf. The RN party were shown the extensive capabilities of the huge nuclear-powered carrier, including watching several fixed-wing aircraft launches from … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth visits USS John C Stennis
Plymouth sailor’s long-sevice award.
Long-serving sailor Warrant Officer (1) Nick Payne has been presented with an award marking his invaluable contribution to the Royal Navy’s worldwide operations. Rear Admiral Duncan Potts, (Commander United Kingdom Maritime Force) presented Nick Payne (MBE), with the clasp to his Long Service and Good Conduct medal – marking 30 years of unblemished, dedicated service. Nick … [Read more...] about Plymouth sailor’s long-sevice award.
HMS Monmouth bares its gunnery on patrol
The South West Royal Naval warship HMS Monmouth has been firing her guns as she sails into her patrol area in the Middle East at peak readiness. Having exercised her detachment of Royal Marines which are on board for the maritime policing deployment and their rifles, it was time for the ship itself to have some target practice. The Plymouth-based frigate, known as the Black … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth bares its gunnery on patrol
