The Royal Marines have been flexing their collective muscle on exercise in Cornwall. SA80 rifles in hand, the men of Bravo Company, 40 Commando, swarm ashore from Offshore Raiding Craft at picture-postcard Cawsand Beach - just some of the roughly 700 Royal Marines involved in Exercise South-West Sword, a week-long workout for the green berets and the nation’s flagship, HMS … [Read more...] about Royal Marines exercise in Cornwall
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Royal Marines thrill Plymouth Argyll
Players and staff from Plymouth Argyle Football Club took to the sea (Tuesday 4th) for a high speed team-building exercise afloat with the Royal Marines. The first team players, club physiotherapist and club performance manager, enjoyed a soaking as they held on for life during their roller coaster ride of high speed turns and wave-riding in the off-shore raiding craft in a … [Read more...] about Royal Marines thrill Plymouth Argyll
Royal Marines 1664 Challenge
The team of commandos taking part in an ambitious five month multi terrain challenge have now arrived at their starting point. A team of 19 have arrived at Porsangermoen, 450 kms north of the Arctic Circle, in Norway, in preparation for the start of the Royal Marines 1664 Challenge. The Challenge will test their endurance to the limit as they cross land and sea, covering … [Read more...] about Royal Marines 1664 Challenge
WO Jim Morris. Royal Marine’s New Year Honour.
A Royal Marine who helps organise care for recovering injured troops has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours. Warrant Officer Jim Morris said he was proud at being recognised for his work with Hasler Company in HM Naval Base, Plymouth, a tri-service unit co-ordinating the needs of sailors, Royal Marines, soldiers and airmen recovering from combat and non-combat … [Read more...] about WO Jim Morris. Royal Marine’s New Year Honour.
HMS Bulwark home to jubilant welcome
Hundreds of jubilant families and friends crowded the jetty to welcome the crew of Royal Navy flagship HMS Bulwark back to her base-port of Plymouth today after a successful four-month deployment. More than 700 well-wishers and a Royal Marines Band playing Christmas tunes spread festive cheer as the 360 crew came home for Christmas after a 12,000 miles trip visiting 14 … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark home to jubilant welcome
Royal Marine Powerlifters Compete at Annual Event
Royal Marine powerlifters from across the country have been flexing their muscles in a bid to find the strongest among them as part of the annual Strongman event. The competition was organised by the RN Powerlifting Association (RNPA) at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone (CTCRM) and consisted of three lifting disciplines. There were two RNPA officials present to run … [Read more...] about Royal Marine Powerlifters Compete at Annual Event
Exercise Black Alligator takes her final bite.
The green berets of 40 Commando have returned home after fine tuning their skills in the US desert ahead of them taking over as Lead Commando Group next year. For several weeks the men from Norton Manor Camp, in Taunton, relocated to the US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Centre in Twentynine Palms, California. With nearly 1,000 miles of hot, arid landscape, the training … [Read more...] about Exercise Black Alligator takes her final bite.
Royal Navy concludes bilateral exercise with Omani forces
The Royal Navy’s Response Force Task Group, currently deployed on Cougar 13, has successfully completed a six day exercise, Omani Cougar, with the Royal Omani Armed Forces. The maritime exercise tested the full integration of the Royal Navy and Royal Navy of Oman by conducting conventional maritime warfare serials, as well as amphibious training with Royal Marines from 42 … [Read more...] about Royal Navy concludes bilateral exercise with Omani forces
Royal Marines deploy on Black Alligator
With nearly 1,000 squares miles of barren, sun scorched desert landscape in which to train, Royal Marines have launched themselves into Exercise Black Alligator. Hundreds of Green Berets from 40 Commando Group have made the journey across the Atlantic to hone their war fighting skills in California’s Mojave Desert, an area that provides excellent training opportunities the … [Read more...] about Royal Marines deploy on Black Alligator
Freedom of Plymouth Parade
The Royal Navy was cheered through a city centre (Friday) to celebrate the flourishing close links with the community. Thousands of Plymouth people lined the streets of the city centre as 500 sailors and Royal Marines marched for a ceremonial event marking the close relationship between the city and the Royal Navy. Serving personnel and veterans took part in the parade … [Read more...] about Freedom of Plymouth Parade
