This week, there’s uplifting news of enduring partnerships, some remarkable successes, and  fantastic achievements inspired by very personal reasons for supporting the Royal Marines Family.

A team of 250 Royal Marines has returned home from the east coast of the United States having retained the prestigious Virginia Gauntlet trophy for a third consecutive time, having won the first competition back in 2012. 

This week, there are updates on key inputs and outputs, news of a few things in the pipeline – and some gen on the Gen! 

This week, we share another varied run of stories that highlight the power of co-operation, and the strength of sheer determination and will-power.

This week, as we edge ever closer to our centenary edition, we hope you will find a couple of minutes to give us some feedback; there’s news of a special Reflection Bench; D-Day and B-Day ideas – and how to beat a retreat!  

In this week that marks the start of national Stress Awareness Month, we take you on a journey from news of a pertinently-related world-record fundraiser and reports from troubled waters – to personal successes, high hopes, and how to bag a seat at a summer spectacular!  

In a gruelling world-record attempt, legendary polar explorer and retired Royal Marines Commando RSM, Barry ‘Baz’ Gray from Yelverton in Devon, is to lead a group of 12 retired Royal Marines, all over the age of 45, on a 26-mile (42km) marathon speed march around London, in full military kit and carrying 40lb (18kg) back-packs.

We have a packed edition this week as we head towards the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.  There is plenty of inspiration for us all as we also welcome the start of British Summertime and the lengthening days (and if you are reading this in the UK and doing something special on Sunday, don’t forget to put your clocks forward on Saturday night!).