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HMS Ocean enters Rio for military and diplomatic dates

With the soaring heights of Rio's hills above her, HMS Ocean is dwarfed as she makes her way into Brazil's most famous city on the next stage of her intercontinental tour. The Royal Navy's largest warship arrived under cloudy skies on Thursday, where many crew members got their first view of Sugarloaf Mountain and the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. The crew of the … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean enters Rio for military and diplomatic dates

40 Commando Royal Marines take over authority of Sangin

This week 3rd Battalion The Rifles officially transferred responsibility and command of the Sangin area of operations to 40 Commando Royal Marines. Over the last few weeks, Royal Marine Commandos and attached Ranks have been arriving in Forward Operating Base (FOB) Jackson, in the Sangin region of Helmand province. They have been receiving comprehensive handovers from their … [Read more...] about 40 Commando Royal Marines take over authority of Sangin

Royal Navy amphibious exercise in South West

A foggy grey Cornish afternoon was the setting for the first landings of an amphibious exercise off the South West coast involving Devon ships and Royal Marines. Exercise South West Sword is designed to test Plymouth-based assault ship HMS Albion's capabilities as the amphibious flagship and started at Pentewan Sands in Cornwall yesterday. Over the next few days there … [Read more...] about Royal Navy amphibious exercise in South West

Thousands Welcome Major Royal Navy Task Group Home

Several thousand families and friends braved the wet weather to give West Country sailors, airmen and Royal Marines a warm welcome on return to Plymouth today Monday (August 3). The jetties of HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, were packed with a Royal Marine Band and ecstatic crowds waving banners bearing greetings and shouting for joy as their loved ones returned in three … [Read more...] about Thousands Welcome Major Royal Navy Task Group Home

Plymouth Marines Parade Through City

Hundreds of well-wishers lined the streets of Plymouth to see Royal Marines marching through the city centre (st July) to thank the community for supporting them during their service in Afghanistan. Cheering crowds of families, friends and others packed up to six deep on Royal Parade gave the marines a warm and heartfelt welcome as they were led proudly down the main street … [Read more...] about Plymouth Marines Parade Through City

South West Commando Engineers Return Home after Helping Rebuild Helmand

Over 110 Army Commando Engineers from Devon have returned home after a demanding six month tour in Helmand - helping supporting Coalition and Afghan forces in southern Afghanistan. The unit is the first major 3 Commando Brigade unit to return home early this morning to the United Kingdom and the soldiers were welcomed home late last night to their Chivenor barracks after … [Read more...] about South West Commando Engineers Return Home after Helping Rebuild Helmand

South West Royal Marines in Afghanistan.

Plymouth-based 42 Commando and joint forces have hit the ground running on arrival in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, achieving early successes engaging Taliban forces. 42 Cdo RM has undertaken the role of Regional Battle Group South, working directly for the Regional Command (South) HQ in Kandahar . They are the regional task force right across southern Afghanistan , taking … [Read more...] about South West Royal Marines in Afghanistan.

3 Commando Brigade take control from 16 Air Assault Brigade in Southern Afghanistan

Today at Headquarters Task Force Helmand in Lashkar Gah, Southern Afghanistan, a ceremony was held to mark the transfer of authority between 16 Air Assault Brigade and Plymouth-based 3 Commando Brigade. During their six-month tour, 16 Air Assault Brigade took part in one of the most significant operations in Helmand province since British troops have been deployed to … [Read more...] about 3 Commando Brigade take control from 16 Air Assault Brigade in Southern Afghanistan

Musical Royal Marines have helped boost funds for Plymouth good causes

Musical Royal Marines have helped boost funds for Plymouth good causes. Royal Marines from Stonehouse, Plymouth today presented four charities with cheques totalling £6,000. The beneficiaries are: Ford Park Cemetery Fund, Friends and Families of Special Children, Help for Heroes and The Plymouth Guild Fund. This money has been raised by the hard work of Carole Dinham who is … [Read more...] about Musical Royal Marines have helped boost funds for Plymouth good causes