Armed Royal Marines have landed on a Cornish beach from fast raiding craft as activity grows ahead of Exercise Cougar 12. The manoeuvre this morning, by a contingent of 30 Commandos, was one of several training serials happening around the South West before the largest Royal Navy exercise of 2012. The marines, from Arbroath-based 45 Commando, plunged with training weapons … [Read more...] about Royal Marines amphibious landing exercise
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Commando cold weather warfare students host top climber Alan Hinkes
One of the top mountaineers of all time has passed on his knowledge to Royal Marines training in the South West. Alan Hinkes, the first Briton to have climbed the 14 highest mountains in the world was special guest on the Royal Marines Mountain Leaders 2 Course, based at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines at Lympstone, near Exeter. As a member of an exclusive club … [Read more...] about Commando cold weather warfare students host top climber Alan Hinkes
Royal Marines hit Weymouth beach
Royal Marines from 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marine, based on board HMS Bulwark made a dramatic entrance to Weymouth’s evening celebration of the Olympic opening weekend. Thousands of spectators gathered on the beach at Dorset’s Olympic Live site to witness the creative performance of “The Battle for the Winds,” a free theatrical, musical and aerial acrobatics show to celebrate … [Read more...] about Royal Marines hit Weymouth beach
Royal Navy opens first Marine recruit rehabilitation centre
The Royal Navy opened its first dedicated centre of excellence for treating Royal Marine recruits injured in training. Fleet Commander Admiral Sir George Zambellas unveiled a plaque at the dedicated newly-built rehabilitation centre at Parker Hall at Royal Marine Commando Training Centre Lympstone, Exeter, Devon. Adm Zambellas addressed the recruits as they worked on their … [Read more...] about Royal Navy opens first Marine recruit rehabilitation centre
South West Royal Marine honoured by Queen
South West Royal Marine Warrant Officer Ceri Lewis has spoken of his pride at being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Ceri, 54, the welfare officer for 42 Commando at Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth, has been honoured for his role as a welfare officer over the past 13 years, supporting Royal Marines units and their families, including several recent tours of duty in … [Read more...] about South West Royal Marine honoured by Queen
Royal Navy Observer Takes On the Ironman Challenge…Again
Lieutenant Dave Anderson of the Culdrose based 849 Sea King Airborne Surveillance and Control (SKASaC) Naval Air Squadron, knows his hard training will stand him in good stead when he competes in the UK Ironman Triathlon, for the second time, on 22nd July 2012 in Bolton, Lancashire. This ultra distance triathlon event consists of a 2.4 mile lake swim immediately followed by a … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Observer Takes On the Ironman Challenge…Again
Plymouth Royal Marine tackles gruelling SW 100 mile run
A Royal Marine from Plymouth is set to become one of only 175 entrants from around the globe to take on this years' 100 mile Ultra Trail South West competition round the rugged Cornish coast. As Plymouth becomes the focus of the nation for Armed Forces Day on June 30, Colour Sergeant Darren Handley, 37, who works at RMB Stonehouse will put to the test his months of … [Read more...] about Plymouth Royal Marine tackles gruelling SW 100 mile run
Royal Marines Falklands War Reunion
Veteran and serving Royal Marines staged a reunion and memorial parade to mark the 30th anniversary of the re-taking of the Falkland Islands. 42 Commando Royal Marines staged the reunion of veterans of the conflict at their base in Bickleigh last Saturday. More than 300 attendees included VIP guests and serving members of 42 Commando. The event included a parade of … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Falklands War Reunion
New Medical Centre for Royal Marines of 42 Commando
Royal Marines of 42 Commando at Bickleigh near Plymouth, have marked the completion of their newly-built medical and dental centre with a ceremonial opening (Friday 25 May). The new building provides enhanced clinical care for patients providing a full range of treatment and preventive medicine, including a physiotherapy suite. Commander Carol Betteridge and Royal Marine … [Read more...] about New Medical Centre for Royal Marines of 42 Commando
Royal Naval medics exercise battlefield skills
Medics preparing to support 45 Commando Royal Marines as the lead unit to react to unexpected events have sharpened their skills in a major field exercise. Lessons learnt by Royal Navy clinicians and ground medics while deployed in support of operations in Afghanistan were brought to Royal Marine Base Chivenor in North Devon, for Exercise Green Serpent as they put their … [Read more...] about Royal Naval medics exercise battlefield skills
