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!).
The Royal Marines Operational Shooting Competition (RMOSC) is a meticulously organised event that emphasises not only marksmanship, but also tactical skills, physical fitness and mental resilience.
As part of Atlantic Patrol Task (North), a team of two Mnes from Support Coy, embarked HMS Dauntless whilst alongside in Jacksonville, Florida. The focus of the operation was the disruption and interdiction of narcotics moving through the Caribbean.
As a valued supporter, we are pleased to bring you up-to-speed with a weekly round-up of activities from RMA – The Royal Marines Charity and the wider Corps Family.
Firstly, an important DIARY NOTE: as from next week, this newsletter will instead be with you on THURSDAY AFTERNOONS (no longer on a Wednesday) – we trust you won’t mind the extra day’s wait!
For those who seek challenge and adventure, there can be little that sparks more excitement than the almost irresistible allure of the mountains. There is arguably no environment that better develops, nor reveals physical fitness, mental toughness and the Commando values.
This week, we unveil ‘a lot of excitement’ following an extraordinary and thrilling drum-off at last weekend’s spectacular Mountbatten Festival of Music; and share news of some incredible career moves!
Nicko McBrain’s now historic and never-to-be repeated ‘Legacy of the Royals’ drum kit is being auctioned to raise money for RMA – The Royal Marines Charity and the Grand Order of Water Rats charity, through an online auction that closes at 22:00 on Thursday 14th November 2024.
Over 40 ranks from RMR Merseyside deployed on Ex Urban Storm on 24-26 November 2023, to the West Yorkshire Police Training and Development Centre. This excellent location offers a complex urban environment, set within a realistic street complex to facilitate Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training.