Sailors and Royal Marines from Royal Naval warship HMS Northumberland have carried out final boarding training before beginning policing patrol. The Devonport-based frigate is making use of NATO ranges and training complex in Crete after completing its duties with the UK Response Force Task Group in the central Mediterranean. The ship has been playing its role with the … [Read more...] about HMS Northumberland on exercise
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Medics test battlefield skills in desert
Amid searing heat in the Californian desert, which best mimic the conditions faced by Royal Marines in Afghanistan, medics have been putting their battlefield casualty skills to the test. With daily temperatures reaching over 30C, the marines are under the same pressures they face in Afghanistan – the risk of dehydration and fatigue while in challenging situations. Working … [Read more...] about Medics test battlefield skills in desert
42 Commando Royal Marines desert training
Plymouth-based 42 Commando Royal Marines have hit the desert sand running as they plunge straight into intensive hot weather training in the US. The 300 Marines are feeling the heat in many ways as they cope with high temperatures in the Mojave desert in California, loaded with heavy rucksacks, weapons and protective gear. Hot weather training enables the Marines to build on … [Read more...] about 42 Commando Royal Marines desert training
Royal Navy at Remembrance Day Service
The Royal Navy played a prominent role along with other members of the Armed Forces and civic personnel in the annual Remembrance Day Service on Sunday on Plymouth Hoe. The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Michael Wright was joined by Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, Vice Admiral Sir Richard Ibbotson KBE CB DSC DL, Deputy Lord Mayor and Deputy Lady Mayoress, Councillor Chaz Singh … [Read more...] about Royal Navy at Remembrance Day Service
HMS Bulwark on exercise attends Remembrance Ceremony
Royal Marines bugler Lance Corporal Nathan Crossley placed a small cross on the grave of a fellow member of the Royal Marines Corps for a Remembrance Service attended by a Royal Naval warship on exercise. The grave is of Corporal George McKenna, killed in the Adriatic 68 years ago, one of 29 British servicemen at buried in the British Cemetery in Corfu town on the island of … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark on exercise attends Remembrance Ceremony
HMS Somerset crew in cross Europre charity car rally
Adventurous sailors from a Plymouth-based warship have completed a cross-Europe car rally in a ‘banger’ to raise money for charity Whilst their warship HMS Somerset was undergoing work following a refit in dry dock a group of engineers competed in a long-distance car rally . Four senior ratings - leading hand engineering technicians (LET) - from the Devonport-based Type 23 … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset crew in cross Europre charity car rally
Royal Naval couple at Plymouth Remembrance Concert
A Royal Naval officer and his wife will be performing together at this year’s annual festival of remembrance in Plymouth. Georgina Turner of the Plymouth Military Wives Choir will be joined by her husband Lieutenant Gary Turner, of Plymouth-based HMS Somerset at the Pavilions in Plymouth for what will be a memorable event for all concerned. Georgina, a business woman from … [Read more...] about Royal Naval couple at Plymouth Remembrance Concert
South West Royal Naval forces in Mediterranean exercise
Royal Marines have joined French colleagues in ‘invading’ a Corsican beach during the Anglo-French naval exercise Corsican Lion, part of Exercise Cougar. Rigid inflatable boats carried the force onto the beach to practice their landing assault drills as part of the drive for the two countries to work closer together. The Royal Marines from 3 Commando Brigade are working … [Read more...] about South West Royal Naval forces in Mediterranean exercise
UK and France join forces in the Mediterranean
British and French naval forces have met up in the Mediterranean for the first time today – kicking off the start of a joint amphibious and carrier strike exercise called Corsican Lion. More than 3000 British sailors, marines and airmen onboard HMS Bulwark, HMS Illustrious, HMS Montrose, HMS Northumberland and RFA Mounts Bay have joined their French military counterparts – … [Read more...] about UK and France join forces in the Mediterranean
Royal Naval sailor presented by Prime Minister with training award
A senior non-commissioned Royal Naval sailor from Plymouth received his Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) from the Prime Minister David Cameron at Britannia Royal Navy College, Dartmouth. The MSM was awarded to Warrant Officer 1 (Above Water Warfare) Garry Smith (52) for his outstanding service to the Royal Navy in the field of training and executive management. The … [Read more...] about Royal Naval sailor presented by Prime Minister with training award
