The Devon-based Commando Logistics Regiment are coming towards the end of their time in Afghanistan and will arrive home after a six-month tour of duty in the next six to eight weeks. The first elements of the regiment have arrived at their base in Chivenor, North Devon from Camp Bastion in Helmand Province. The logistic support squadron has been keeping the Royal Marines, … [Read more...] about Commando Logistics Regiment heading home from Afghanistan
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Father and Son return from Afghanistan
A Royal Marine from Plymouth has returned from Afghanistan where he spent six months living at Lashkar Gah base where his father, a Royal Navy sailor was also based. Lance Corporal Simon Swann, 24, an intelligence gatherer with Plymouth-based 30 Commando, has returned from serving in Afghanistan. Simon’s father, Warrant Officer Dave Swann, 47, worked as part of the … [Read more...] about Father and Son return from Afghanistan
Injured Royal Marines Climb Snowdon for Charity
Royal Marines from Hasler Company at HM Naval Base, Devonport, have conquered Mount Snowdon to help support their colleagues. Major Steve Melbourne, Officer Commanding Hasler Company, said: “The climb took the group two hours 20 minutes to complete, but owing to the limitations of some of the lads, they took more than three hours to return to the vehicles at the finish. This … [Read more...] about Injured Royal Marines Climb Snowdon for Charity
Royal Marines Thames Challenge
A crew of South West-based Royal Marines are training hard for a gruelling rowing challenge as part of their recovery and to raise charitable funds. The Royal Marines recovering from wounds, injury or illness - mostly sustained on operations with Taunton-based 40 Commando in Afghanistan last year - will be rowing the length of the Thames from Lechlade in Gloucestershire to … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Thames Challenge
Royal Marines and Afghans defy insurgent bomb-makers
South West-based Royal Marines of 30 Commando have carried out a successful operation in an insurgent stronghold of Helmand resulting in a substantial weapons find and a number of insurgents being detained. By the end of the operation, a number of IEDs, weapons and a large amount of bomb making material had been seized in a former insurgent stronghold which is being made … [Read more...] about Royal Marines and Afghans defy insurgent bomb-makers
Combat Boat Exchange for UK and Sweden
1 Assault Group Royal Marines (1AGRM) has taken possession of two Combat Boat 90s being loaned by the Swedish Armed Forces; the UK is to receive four craft in total. As part of the loan and exchange programme, the Swedes are taking on two of the UK’s Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC). The scheme is a 12 month agreement between the two states which has been organised and worked … [Read more...] about Combat Boat Exchange for UK and Sweden
An action-packed training exercise featuring Royal Marines
An action-packed training exercise featuring Royal Marines ‘invading’ a piece of Devon took place today (Thursday) at HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth. Members of 10 Landing Craft Training Squadron, part of 1 Assault Group, Royal Marines (1AGRM) took part in their final examination highly dynamic exercise on Wilson’s Beach near Bullpoint. In glorious sunshine, a … [Read more...] about An action-packed training exercise featuring Royal Marines
Admiral Sir Trevor Soar visits HMS Cumberland in Arabian Gulf
Admiral Sir Trevor Soar, Commander-in-Chief Fleet, this week paid a pre-Christmas visit to Royal Navy ships and personnel stationed in the Arabian Gulf. The Royal Navy has a 12 warships and auxiliaries and 1,300 personnel in the region on tasks including anti-terrorism and maritime security, in support of national interests or co-operating with regional and international … [Read more...] about Admiral Sir Trevor Soar visits HMS Cumberland in Arabian Gulf
HMS Montrose home from hard-hitting anti-piracy patrol
The commanding officer of Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose praised his ship’s company today (Wednesday) on an emotional return from a hard-hitting anti-piracy patrol. The crew were welcomed to their base-port of HM Naval Base Devonport by a cheering crowd of families and friends after nearly five months on an action-packed deployment. The party atmosphere was completed … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose home from hard-hitting anti-piracy patrol
HMS Montrose home from anti-piracy patrol
Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose returns home to a party atmosphere on Wednesday (22 December) after nearly five months away on a hard-hitting counter-piracy patrol. The crew are expecting a warm welcome from about 400 families and friends welcoming her home after her action-packed deployment to HM Naval Base, Devonport, just in time for Christmas. A festive flavour is … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose home from anti-piracy patrol
