THE King of Norway, His Majesty King Harald V, witnessed the landing of K-Company 42 Commando Royal Marines from the Nation’s Flagship HMS Bulwark, during Exercise Cold Response this afternoon. Exercise Cold Response is a Norwegian run multi-national exercise for NATO and Allied Nations conducted deep inside the Arctic Circle. For the men of Plymouth based K Company it is … [Read more...] about King crowns Arctic exercise.
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Royal Navy flagship paid a surprise visit to the German port of Kiel
Britain’s Royal Navy flagship paid a surprise visit to the German port of Kiel when ice stopped it sailing into Hamburg. The threat of being stuck on the River Elbe thanks to the cold snap dominating Europe led to Plymouth-based HMS Bulwark visiting the home of the German Fleet instead as the amphibious assault ship begins its winter deployment. Ice on the Elbe meant HMS … [Read more...] about Royal Navy flagship paid a surprise visit to the German port of Kiel
HMS Somerset visits Saudi Arabia
A port stop in Saudi Arabia gave personnel on board a Royal Navy warship the rare chance to train alongside the kingdom’s Special Maritime Border Security Unit. Plymouth-based Type-23 frigate HMS Somerset is currently on maritime security operations in the Middle East working alongside Saudi Arabian authorities to ensure free and safe passage for ships in local waters, … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset visits Saudi Arabia
Injured Marines Funding Boost
A group of armed forces personnel in Plymouth with long-term illnesses and injuries has been presented with funds by professional women. Hasler Company has been presented with £1,800 by South West Women In Construction (SWWIC), who all work in disciplines in the building industry, at a ceremony in HM Naval Base, Devonport. Major Steve Melbourne, (Officer Commanding Hasler … [Read more...] about Injured Marines Funding Boost
The Royal Marines Association produces Calendar
The Royal Marines Association produces the first calendar to feature wounded and injured servicemen from the British Armed Forces. Triple amputee and former Royal Marine, Mark Ormrod, has teamed up with The Royal Marines Association to produce the first British calendar featuring injured servicemen. The calendar, which features 12 injured Royal Marines, has been commissioned … [Read more...] about The Royal Marines Association produces Calendar
Royal Navy helicopter carrier ‘invades’ north Devon
The Royal Naval warship HMS Illustrious is another step closer to completing the transformation from aircraft carrier to assault ship. The ship is in the final stages of operational sea training in the South-West, and has spent the past few days launching a series of amphibious attacks by Royal Marines to prove itself in the new role of commando carrier. The ship’s amphibious … [Read more...] about Royal Navy helicopter carrier ‘invades’ north Devon
Royal Marines’ 24-hour Charity Challenge
FIVE instructors from the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines at Lympstone have done in a day what it normally takes their trainees a week to complete. Four Royal Marines physical training instructors and one Army counterpart successfully completed all four tests required to don the coveted green beret in 24 hours – raising more than £10,000 for charity in the process. … [Read more...] about Royal Marines’ 24-hour Charity Challenge
42 Commando Royal Marines receive Afghanistan medals
Hundreds of a Royal Marines who have recently returned from combat operations in Afghanistan received operational service medals at a ceremony in Plymouth (Friday November 11) and were told to have pride in their achievements. After the huge Afghanistan home-coming and Armistice parade in Plymouth City Centre, 42 Commando individually honoured troops who served for six … [Read more...] about 42 Commando Royal Marines receive Afghanistan medals
Returned Afghanistan troops mark Armistice Day in Plymouth
More than one thousand Plymouth-based Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade, paraded through Plymouth on Armistice Day to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand, Afghanistan. Hundreds of loved ones and well-wishers braved storm force winds and driving rain to gather on Plymouth Hoe and along Royal Parade in the city centre on … [Read more...] about Returned Afghanistan troops mark Armistice Day in Plymouth
Royal Marines return from Afghanistan to Heros’ Welcome
Royal Marines from M-Company of 42 Commando flew home last night (Tuesday 26th) to a rapturous welcome from friends and family after a successful combat deployment in Afghanistan. The 100 Commandos from Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth, were greeted by about 200 cheering loved ones at Exeter Airport waving banners and balloons and excited children wearing t-shirts bearing … [Read more...] about Royal Marines return from Afghanistan to Heros’ Welcome
