Weathering The Storm

Ex Merlin Storm 24 was the final push for the students of CDO4 to complete flying training and receive their illustrious flying breve or ‘Wings’.

SFPT MV Hurst Point RORO

“Giving us the opportunity to fire all our GPMGs at sea, replicating response to an enemy threat.” How much would give to say this?

Globe & Laurel: First Sea Lord Visit to CTCRM

2024 is a key year for the Royal Marines with our 360th Birthday. At Christmas WORN WO1 Jim Wright RM and I hatched a plan to celebrate it with the First Sea Lord (1SL) in the finest traditions of the Corps – with some phys.

Globe & Laurel: Special Operations in the Mountains

In September, X Coy deployed to Slovenia for Ex Triglav Star 24, along with ten select units from NATO nations. For the exercise, UKCF were the designated Advanced Force for the other NATO nations – recognition of our long-standing history of mountain warfare.