Royal Navy amphibious assault ship, HMS Bulwark, has returned to Plymouth from operations in the Mediterranean leading a major Royal Navy deployment. The Plymouth-based ship was leading this year’s exercise Cougar comprising exercises with the French Navy off Corsica and then Exercise Trident Juncture, the largest NATO exercise for a decade involving 30 nations, 60 ships and … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark returns to Plymouth from Exercise Cougar
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Royal Marines complete desert Exercise Black Alligator
Royal Marines blasted their way through a sprawling 1,000-building mock town as six weeks of intensive desert training reached an explosive climax in the United States. The troops of Plymouth-based 42 Commando led the way through the town in a nine-day battle which ended Exercise Black Alligator, the most action-packed live-firing training Royal Marines get anywhere in the … [Read more...] about Royal Marines complete desert Exercise Black Alligator
HRH Prince Michael of Kent visits Royal Marines
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent has paid a visit to the Royal Marines of 42 Commando while on Exercise Black Alligator in the Californian desert. Prince Michael, Commodore-in-Chief of the combined Maritime Reserves, witnessed first hand the unique and challenging training being undertaken by the Royal Marines and Royal Marine Reserve. Exercise Black Alligator is … [Read more...] about HRH Prince Michael of Kent visits Royal Marines
Royal Marines have sights set on field gun success
Plymouth based Royal Marines are taking on the cream of the country's Field Gun squads at this weekend's Brickwoods Field Gun Championships.? The squad, selected from serving members of 42 Commando, have been absorbed in intense training for a number of weeks as they aim to cause an upset at the annual championships held at HMS Collingwood, Portsmouth. Head coach Robert … [Read more...] about Royal Marines have sights set on field gun success
Royal Marines and French Marines marked the 20th year of a military partnership
The Royal Marines and their French counterparts marked the 20th year of a military partnership at a ceremony in Paris. 3 Commando Brigade RM and 9e Brigade d’Infanterie de Marine, the French amphibious army brigade, attended an anniversary ceremony was at the historic Les Invalides. It was a fitting event to celebrate the past 20 years of collaboration between the two … [Read more...] about Royal Marines and French Marines marked the 20th year of a military partnership
Royal Marines live-firing exercise
Royal Marines from Plymouth conducted a live-firing demonstration on Salisbury Plain to maintain their combat skills. Officer commanding Mortar Troop, Captain Luke Wheeler of 42 Commando based at Bickleigh, said: “This exercise was a great opportunity for us to practise the skills and drills which ensure that we are always able to provide effective support to the Unit when … [Read more...] about Royal Marines live-firing exercise
Sailors march through Falmouth
Sailors from HMS Tyne and Royal Marines from 42 Commando have marched through the cobbled streets of Falmouth to honour one of the greatest raids in naval history. In March 1942, a flotilla of destroyers and small boats left the Cornish port to blow up the dock facilities at St Nazaire. They succeeded, ramming a former American destroyer – under the White Ensign as HMS … [Read more...] about Sailors march through Falmouth
Royal Marines mountain leaders cold weather training
Royal Marines are training in the world’s most extreme cold weather in order to join the cream of the elite commandoes. The troops are in the winter wasteland of Porsangamoen in northern Norway on the latest Royal Marines mountain leader course, learning how to conduct and survive on the cold weather warfare course. This is the latest phase of an arduous nine-month course … [Read more...] about Royal Marines mountain leaders cold weather training
Royal Navy first in fight against Ebola
Blood from British sailors is being used for the first time to fight the deadly Ebola virus in Sierra Leone. Two Royal Navy nurses – Chief Petty Officer (Naval Nurse) Mark ‘Robbie’ Robinson and Petty Officer (Naval Nurse) Mark Bailey – set up a volunteer emergency blood donor panel onboard Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Argus off the West Coast of Africa. The panel was … [Read more...] about Royal Navy first in fight against Ebola
30 Commando Royal Marines Boxing Squad
Royal Marines of Plymouth-based 30 Commando IX have recruited a 10-man boxing squad for the first time for many years. The team, from Royal Marines Stonehouse, are training for the Royal Marines Novice Boxing Champs held at Commando Training Centre Lympstone, near Exmouth, on Thursday, 26 February. The tournament attracts Royal Marine units from around the country for an … [Read more...] about 30 Commando Royal Marines Boxing Squad
