Category Archives: Royal Marines

Latest news from the National Museum of the Royal Navy The board of The National Museum of the Royal Navy has agreed unanimously to keep the Yomper statue where it is on Eastney seafront. The resounding “yes” followed a year-long … Continue reading →

Prince Harry is set to replace his grandfather as head of the Royal Marines after Prince Philip’s decision to step down from public roles. It is understood Harry has been approved by Marines but Queen has final say… All Say … Continue reading →

The Running Man Is At It Again!!! “Open/View/Print Itinerary“ Ladies and Gentlemen, For those of you who do not know WO1 RSM Baz Gray he makes the running exploits of Forrest Gump look like a bimble to the Corner shops! … Continue reading →

Corps Family Carol Concert At St Lawrence Jewry Thursday 10 December 2015 Please come and join us at St Lawrence Jewry, in the heart of the City of London for the annual Corps Family Christmas Carol Concert. This begins at … Continue reading →

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                                                    War is different Every day journalists assail us with stories of outrageous injustices. One day it’s a city trader that suffers misogyny in the form of her meagre bonus; the next a gay couple are denied a cake by … Continue reading →

Black Tot Twilight Tour at the National Museum of the Royal Navy  Friday, 31 July 2015 – 6:00pm Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Please contact 02392 727595 or email community@nmrn.org.uk Back by popular demand! In recognition of Black Tot Day – the last … Continue reading →

Parliamentary debate on ‘Marine A’ conviction withdrawn by Plymouth MP An online petition calling for Sgt Alexander Blackman to be freed gained more than 100,000 signatures, making it eligible for debate in the House of Commons. Oliver Colvile, Conservative MP … Continue reading →

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Commando: On The Front Line Has gone down in history as one of the most successful documentaries ever made about the Afghanistan war.Its enduring popularity hinges on the raw and startling footage shot by solo tough-guy director and cameraman Chris … Continue reading →

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Royal Marines RL 31:14 Parachute Regiment RL “Click here for the Pic“  RM Squad: Mel Gilmour, Kitione Kamikamika, Tom Loxam, Seti Raumakita, Adam Taylor, Richard Cadywould, Tom Marchant, Carl Gilson (C), Mark John Sharp, Kai Downey-Stevenson, Joe  Long,  Dave Fairbrother, … Continue reading →

A HIGH Speed train was officially named in honour of the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines. First Great Western hosted a ceremony at Plymouth railway station on Saturday where the train was named ‘Royal Marines – Celebrating 350 Years’. … Continue reading →

A Royal Marine found guilty of murdering an injured Afghan fighter has lost his battle to overturn his conviction. The bid by Sergeant Alexander Blackman was rejected by Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas, Sir Brian Leveson and Lady Justice Hallett … Continue reading →

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Marine “A” Criminal or Casualty of War? Good morning, Though you might well have spotted it in your ‘Radio Times’, other Radio and TV listings ARE available (who said that?), may I draw your attention to the programme at 10.35pm … Continue reading →

  Welcome to The 1664 Challenge In 2014 the Corps of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will celebrate their 350th anniversary.  To commemorate this date, Royal Marines Commandos will ski, sail, cycle, canoe and run 6656km (circa 4136 miles). The aim … Continue reading →

  Royal speak (Service Slang) A Aimer A military driver All Clips Swear a dit/story is true Anchor Faced To be totally intoxicated by the Royal Navy Ankle biters Children The Andrew The Royal Navy B Bang-box The gun turret … Continue reading →

I have been inundated with emails concerning Alex directed to supporting funds for his family. Re advice given to me this morning from the south coast… Plus… This extract from the RMCTF website… Throughout the investigation and subsequent trial of … Continue reading →

H4H must be proud His Honor Judge Jeff Blackett, Judge Advocate General – Graduated in law from University College London and was selected to read for the bar before completing a Master of Studies in Legal Research 2000 at Oxford. … Continue reading →

    Kenya shopping mall attack: Hero former Royal Marine re-entered Westgate shopping centre 12 times to save 100 people from terrorists A former Royal Marine has emerged as one of the heroes of the Kenyan shopping mall terror attack … Continue reading →

What has Happened to Training in the Corp?!?!? This Story is Unbelievable and just Shows the “Nanny State” has Reached our Birthplace in the Drill Sheds of CTCRM in Lympstone. I Believe that over the past 30 years the Shiny … Continue reading →

THE ROYAL Navy’s Freedom of the City of Plymouth was cemented yesterday in a “highly significant and iconic” ceremony. First bestowed upon Plymouth Command in September 1963, the honour was renewed in front of thousands of people who cheered the … Continue reading →

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  1960`s Corp Humour……. “no more print runs” Last chance so do the Author proud (a note from the author, Robert “Bob” Carr) Any serious readers still interested in 1960s Corps humour and who are able to take a joke … Continue reading →