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HMS Bulwark hosts families at sea

Royal Naval families were treated to a day at sea by the grateful crew of the Plymouth-based amphibious ship HMS Bulwark. The Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, at high readiness to deploy anywhere in the world at very short notice, took a short break from tasking welcome the families of her ship’s company at sea off the coast of Plymouth.

HMS Bulwark hosts families at sea

Royal Naval families were treated to a day at sea by the grateful crew of the Plymouth-based amphibious ship HMS Bulwark. The Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, at high readiness to deploy anywhere in the world at very short notice, took a short break from tasking welcome the families of her ship’s company at sea off the coast of Plymouth.

Battle of Atlantic reception on board HMS Bulwark

Official Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) Reception on HMS Bulwark HMS Bulwark hosted the Battle of the Atlantic Reception. In attendance were many survivors from the battle. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas was in attendance along with Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Philip Jones, and many other senior officers. Speeches were made by Captain Burns, who is the Captain of HMS BULWARK and The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. The reception gave Current and retired sailors the chance to swap stories and reflect on the past.

Battle of Atlantic reception on board HMS Bulwark

Official Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) Reception on HMS Bulwark HMS Bulwark hosted the Battle of the Atlantic Reception. In attendance were many survivors from the battle. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas was in attendance along with Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Philip Jones, and many other senior officers. Speeches were made by Captain Burns, who is the Captain of HMS BULWARK and The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. The reception gave Current and retired sailors the chance to swap stories and reflect on the past.

Battle of Atlantic reception on board HMS Bulwark

Official Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) Reception on HMS Bulwark HMS Bulwark hosted the Battle of the Atlantic Reception. In attendance were many survivors from the battle. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas was in attendance along with Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Philip Jones, and many other senior officers. Speeches were made by Captain Burns, who is the Captain of HMS BULWARK and The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. The reception gave Current and retired sailors the chance to swap stories and reflect on the past.

Battle of Atlantic reception on board HMS Bulwark

Official Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) Reception on HMS Bulwark HMS Bulwark hosted the Battle of the Atlantic Reception. In attendance were many survivors from the battle. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas was in attendance along with Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Philip Jones, and many other senior officers. Speeches were made by Captain Burns, who is the Captain of HMS BULWARK and The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. The reception gave Current and retired sailors the chance to swap stories and reflect on the past.

Battle of Atlantic reception on board HMS Bulwark

Official Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) Reception on HMS Bulwark HMS Bulwark hosted the Battle of the Atlantic Reception. In attendance were many survivors from the battle. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas was in attendance along with Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Philip Jones, and many other senior officers. Speeches were made by Captain Burns, who is the Captain of HMS BULWARK and The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. The reception gave Current and retired sailors the chance to swap stories and reflect on the past.

Battle of Atlantic reception on board HMS Bulwark

Official Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) Reception on HMS Bulwark HMS Bulwark hosted the Battle of the Atlantic Reception. In attendance were many survivors from the battle. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas was in attendance along with Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Philip Jones, and many other senior officers. Speeches were made by Captain Burns, who is the Captain of HMS BULWARK and The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. The reception gave Current and retired sailors the chance to swap stories and reflect on the past.

Battle of Atlantic reception on board HMS Bulwark

Official Battle of the Atlantic (BOA) Reception on HMS Bulwark HMS Bulwark hosted the Battle of the Atlantic Reception. In attendance were many survivors from the battle. First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas was in attendance along with Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Philip Jones, and many other senior officers. Speeches were made by Captain Burns, who is the Captain of HMS BULWARK and The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. The reception gave Current and retired sailors the chance to swap stories and reflect on the past.

Bulwark honours Battle of the Atlantic veterans

L(Phot) Nicky Wilson; Bulwark honors Battle of the Atlantic veterans

Bulwark honours Battle of the Atlantic veterans

L(Phot) Nicky Wilson; Bulwark honors Battle of the Atlantic veterans

Bulwark honours Battle of the Atlantic veterans

L(Phot) Nicky Wilson; Bulwark honors Battle of the Atlantic veterans

Bulwark honours Battle of the Atlantic veterans

L(Phot) Nicky Wilson; Bulwark honors Battle of the Atlantic veterans

Durham’s Warship pays visit to the North East for affiliation visit to County

Photographer LA(Phot) Joel Rouse

Royal Navy and Royal Netherlands Navy mark amphibious pact

Photographer L(Phot) Nicky Wilson; Royal Navy and Royal Netherlands Navy mark amphibious pact

Royal Navy and Royal Netherlands Navy mark amphibious pact

L(Phot) Nicky Wilson; Royal Navy and Royal Netherlands Navy mark amphibious pact

Warship Gathers Final Supply

STORING SHIP, MARINE STYLE... As the Royal Navy and Royal Marines prepare to head off for the largest Exercise Joint Warrior ever, the catering department on HMS Bulwark stocked up on fresh supplies from Scotland for the three week trip. As well as items such as newspapers for the sailors to read on board, the bulk of the resupply was a consignment of 1813 litres of fresh and UHT milk. The caterers picked up the milk from Carnoustie on the east coast of Scotland in preparation for the three week exercise which involves more than 12,000 personnel from across the UK, Netherlands, Canada, France, Belgium, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Germany. Petty Officer (Caterer) Andy Hinds said: “The milk will be used for teas and coffees but mainly for breakfast cereals and in the galley for white sauces and cooking elements. Together with the milk we stocked up on in Plymouth before we left, the fresh milk will last about a fortnight before we break into the UHT. “Fresh milk is a bit of a morale booster to be honest as people prefer the taste so we try and stock up on it at every opportunity, hence the trip today.” Exercise Joint Warrior is a bi-annual exercise which aims to test the Response Force Task Group which is designed to react to rapidly unfolding world events. Beginning on Monday (April 15) it will see more than 40 warships, 40 fixed-wing aircraft and 30 helicopters from across the participating European countries take part off the East and West coast of Scotland. Image by- POA(Phot) Paul A'Barrow Pictured- Milk being loaded onto the Royal Marines landing craft.

Warship Gathers Final Supply

STORING SHIP, MARINE STYLE... As the Royal Navy and Royal Marines prepare to head off for the largest Exercise Joint Warrior ever, the catering department on HMS Bulwark stocked up on fresh supplies from Scotland for the three week trip. As well as items such as newspapers for the sailors to read on board, the bulk of the resupply was a consignment of 1813 litres of fresh and UHT milk. The caterers picked up the milk from Carnoustie on the east coast of Scotland in preparation for the three week exercise which involves more than 12,000 personnel from across the UK, Netherlands, Canada, France, Belgium, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Germany. Petty Officer (Caterer) Andy Hinds said: “The milk will be used for teas and coffees but mainly for breakfast cereals and in the galley for white sauces and cooking elements. Together with the milk we stocked up on in Plymouth before we left, the fresh milk will last about a fortnight before we break into the UHT. “Fresh milk is a bit of a morale booster to be honest as people prefer the taste so we try and stock up on it at every opportunity, hence the trip today.” Exercise Joint Warrior is a bi-annual exercise which aims to test the Response Force Task Group which is designed to react to rapidly unfolding world events. Beginning on Monday (April 15) it will see more than 40 warships, 40 fixed-wing aircraft and 30 helicopters from across the participating European countries take part off the East and West coast of Scotland. Image by- POA(Phot) Paul A'Barrow Pictured- Royal Marines load the cargo onto the land craft for transpotation back to HMS Bulwark.

Warship Gathers Final Supply

Navy Seal Of Approval For HMS Bulwark

Scottish seal visits HMS Bulwark during Exercise Joint Warrior.

Navy Seal Of Approval For HMS Bulwark

Scottish seal visits HMS Bulwark during Exercise Joint Warrior.

Navy Seal Of Approval For HMS Bulwark

Scottish seal visits HMS Bulwark during Exercise Joint Warrior.

Plymouth warships to play a role in largest NATO exercise in Europe

MCPV - Maritime Combat Power Visits, Solent, 24-27 Oct 11. HMS BULWARK takes the lead role in a multi-platform Maritime Combat Power Visit involving HMS BULWARK, RFA MOUNTS BAY, HMS SUTHERLAND, RFA BLACK ROVER along with supporting land bases which included FPGRM (Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines) A Company, 539 Sqd, JSATO YEOVILTON, NAS YEOVILTON, HMS RAIDER, CHF. The week consisted of a rehearsal day, a VVIP influence day and two sea days for students on advanced command and staff course (ACSC) 15. The week culminated in an amphibious demonstration onto Browndown Beach. The MCPV was identified as a perfect opportunity to deliver the core Naval message and show off the utility of the Royal Navy to a group of hand picked, influential individuals who will begin to advocate the Naval narrative in areas we wish to be prevalent.

Plymouth warships to play a role in largest NATO exercise in Europe

Plymouth warships to play a role in largest NATO exercise in Europe

Legal eagle Catherine swaps Law for war games

Officer Cadet Catherine Pease half way through her Initial Fleet Time Training on the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, HMS Bulwark

Legal eagle Catherine swaps Law for war games

Officer Cadet Catherine Pease half way through her Initial Fleet Time Training on the Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, HMS Bulwark

Bulwark faces stern test as five weeks of exhausting training begin

Bulwark faces stern test as five weeks of exhausting training begin

Bulwark faces stern test as five weeks of exhausting training begin

Members of HMS Bulwark ships company on the vehicle deck during the ships rehearsal for the Staff College Sea Day event.

Bulwark faces stern test as five weeks of exhausting training begin

Members of HMS Bulwark ships company on the vehicle deck during the ships rehearsal for the Staff College Sea Day event.

Royal Navy Amphibious display in south west

The Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) Staff College Sea Day (SCSD) took place in the South Coast Exercise Areas onboard HMS Bulwark on 11th February 2013. The aim of the SCSD is to support the Front Line Command Component element of ACSC and to allow the students to evaluate RN capability in the joint environment, learn how task groups knit together and the effects that the maritime component can project ashore. HMS Bulwark held a series of dynamic exercises and static displays as well as a Replenishment At Sea display with RFA Black Rover, boarding exercise with the Royal Marines and a tour of the key areas onboard the ship.

Royal Navy Amphibious display in south west

The Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) Staff College Sea Day (SCSD) took place in the South Coast Exercise Areas onboard HMS Bulwark on 11th February 2013. The aim of the SCSD is to support the Front Line Command Component element of ACSC and to allow the students to evaluate RN capability in the joint environment, learn how task groups knit together and the effects that the maritime component can project ashore. HMS Bulwark held a series of dynamic exercises and static displays as well as a Replenishment At Sea display with RFA Black Rover, boarding exercise with the Royal Marines and a tour of the key areas onboard the ship.

Royal Navy Amphibious display in south west

The Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) Staff College Sea Day (SCSD) took place in the South Coast Exercise Areas onboard HMS Bulwark on 11th February 2013. The aim of the SCSD is to support the Front Line Command Component element of ACSC and to allow the students to evaluate RN capability in the joint environment, learn how task groups knit together and the effects that the maritime component can project ashore. HMS Bulwark held a series of dynamic exercises and static displays as well as a Replenishment At Sea display with RFA Black Rover, boarding exercise with the Royal Marines and a tour of the key areas onboard the ship.

Royal Navy Amphibious display in south west

The Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) Staff College Sea Day (SCSD) took place in the South Coast Exercise Areas onboard HMS Bulwark on 11th February 2013. The aim of the SCSD is to support the Front Line Command Component element of ACSC and to allow the students to evaluate RN capability in the joint environment, learn how task groups knit together and the effects that the maritime component can project ashore. HMS Bulwark held a series of dynamic exercises and static displays as well as a Replenishment At Sea display with RFA Black Rover, boarding exercise with the Royal Marines and a tour of the key areas onboard the ship.

Royal Navy Amphibious display in south west

The Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) Staff College Sea Day (SCSD) took place in the South Coast Exercise Areas onboard HMS Bulwark on 11th February 2013. The aim of the SCSD is to support the Front Line Command Component element of ACSC and to allow the students to evaluate RN capability in the joint environment, learn how task groups knit together and the effects that the maritime component can project ashore. HMS Bulwark held a series of dynamic exercises and static displays as well as a Replenishment At Sea display with RFA Black Rover, boarding exercise with the Royal Marines and a tour of the key areas onboard the ship.

Royal Navy Amphibious display in south west

The Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) Staff College Sea Day (SCSD) took place in the South Coast Exercise Areas onboard HMS Bulwark on 11th February 2013. The aim of the SCSD is to support the Front Line Command Component element of ACSC and to allow the students to evaluate RN capability in the joint environment, learn how task groups knit together and the effects that the maritime component can project ashore. HMS Bulwark held a series of dynamic exercises and static displays as well as a Replenishment At Sea display with RFA Black Rover, boarding exercise with the Royal Marines and a tour of the key areas onboard the ship.

Royal Navy Amphibious display in south west

The Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) Staff College Sea Day (SCSD) took place in the South Coast Exercise Areas onboard HMS Bulwark on 11th February 2013. The aim of the SCSD is to support the Front Line Command Component element of ACSC and to allow the students to evaluate RN capability in the joint environment, learn how task groups knit together and the effects that the maritime component can project ashore. HMS Bulwark held a series of dynamic exercises and static displays as well as a Replenishment At Sea display with RFA Black Rover, boarding exercise with the Royal Marines and a tour of the key areas onboard the ship.

Royal Navy Amphibious display in south west

Staff College Sea Day Onboard HMS Bulwark

Royal Navy Amphibious display in south west

The Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) Staff College Sea Day (SCSD) took place in the South Coast Exercise Areas onboard HMS Bulwark on 11th February 2013. The aim of the SCSD is to support the Front Line Command Component element of ACSC and to allow the students to evaluate RN capability in the joint environment, learn how task groups knit together and the effects that the maritime component can project ashore. HMS Bulwark held a series of dynamic exercises and static displays as well as a Replenishment At Sea display with RFA Black Rover, boarding exercise with the Royal Marines and a tour of the key areas onboard the ship.

Royal Navy Amphibious Display In South West

SEA DAY ON HMS BULWARK. Today Tuesday 12 February 2013 the Royal Navy invited 300 guests to an exciting demonstration of Royal Naval amphibious power on the South West coast. The aim of the visit is to reciprocate the continued goodwill expressed by Sweden over the course of the loan and to provide an insight into the UKs amphibious capability; including how the Force Protection Craft might operate in support of it. The Plymouth-based command and control landing ship HMS Bulwark exercised off Devon and Cornwall with Royal Marines in fast boats and landing craft while helicopters of the Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm will added an aerial dimension to realistic dynamic scenarios based on current worldwide Royal Naval operations. The small task force enacted the interception and boarding of a ‘suspect’ hostile vessel and followed this with demonstrations of simulated battle damage repair, real thunderous naval gunfire and the technically demanding practice of refuelling between ships at sea while on the move.

Royal Navy Amphibious Display In South West

SEA DAY ON HMS BULWARK. Today Tuesday 12 February 2013 the Royal Navy invited 300 guests to an exciting demonstration of Royal Naval amphibious power on the South West coast. The aim of the visit is to reciprocate the continued goodwill expressed by Sweden over the course of the loan and to provide an insight into the UKs amphibious capability; including how the Force Protection Craft might operate in support of it. The Plymouth-based command and control landing ship HMS Bulwark exercised off Devon and Cornwall with Royal Marines in fast boats and landing craft while helicopters of the Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm will added an aerial dimension to realistic dynamic scenarios based on current worldwide Royal Naval operations. The small task force enacted the interception and boarding of a ‘suspect’ hostile vessel and followed this with demonstrations of simulated battle damage repair, real thunderous naval gunfire and the technically demanding practice of refuelling between ships at sea while on the move.

Royal Navy Amphibious Display In South West

SEA DAY ON HMS BULWARK. Today Tuesday 12 February 2013 the Royal Navy invited 300 guests to an exciting demonstration of Royal Naval amphibious power on the South West coast. The aim of the visit is to reciprocate the continued goodwill expressed by Sweden over the course of the loan and to provide an insight into the UKs amphibious capability; including how the Force Protection Craft might operate in support of it. The Plymouth-based command and control landing ship HMS Bulwark exercised off Devon and Cornwall with Royal Marines in fast boats and landing craft while helicopters of the Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm will added an aerial dimension to realistic dynamic scenarios based on current worldwide Royal Naval operations. The small task force enacted the interception and boarding of a ‘suspect’ hostile vessel and followed this with demonstrations of simulated battle damage repair, real thunderous naval gunfire and the technically demanding practice of refuelling between ships at sea while on the move.

Bulwark Honoured With Efficiency Awards 2012

Bulwark Honoured With Efficiency Awards 2012

Bulwark Honoured With Efficiency Awards 2012

A team of 5 cyclists from the Royal Navy's Flagship, HMS Bulwark, started their 1350 mile journey back to Plymouth today, the 26th November 2012 from Gibraltar. The lengthy ride will take them through Gibraltar, Spain, France and England. The ride is in aid of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. Money can be donated by visiting http://www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/bulwarkcycleteam2012 Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

A team of 5 cyclists from the Royal Navy's Flagship, HMS Bulwark, started their 1350 mile journey back to Plymouth today, the 26th November 2012 from Gibraltar in aid of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. The lengthy ride will take them through Gibraltar, Spain, France and England with the aim of completion in 8 days. Money can be donated by visiting http://www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/bulwarkcycleteam2012 Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark Returns to HMNB Devonport

HMS BULWARK HEADS HOME ON COMPLETION OF COUGAR 12 The amphibious warship HMS Bulwark is due to return to the South West of England after two-months with the largest Royal Naval deployment of the year in the Mediterranean. Having trained off the SW coast where the force took the opportunity to exercise the key elements of amphibious operations, the RFTG sailed for the Mediterranean taking the opportunity to practise with Danish, French and Spanish Navies along the way. The culmination of all the rehearsing took place in Corsica, testing the combined joint expeditionary force concept developed under the 2012 UK and France Defence Cooperation Treaty. The British and French navies were successfully able to examine and test the maritime element by demonstrating its ability to project air power from the sea using the French Carrier Strike Group and the British Amphibious Task Group, with HMS Bulwark at the centre of amphibious operations. -- *** Local Caption *** HMS Bulwark commanding officer, Captain Andrew Burns

HMS Bulwark Returns to HMNB Devonport

HMS BULWARK HEADS HOME ON COMPLETION OF COUGAR 12 The amphibious warship HMS Bulwark is due to return to the South West of England after two-months with the largest Royal Naval deployment of the year in the Mediterranean. Having trained off the SW coast where the force took the opportunity to exercise the key elements of amphibious operations, the RFTG sailed for the Mediterranean taking the opportunity to practise with Danish, French and Spanish Navies along the way. The culmination of all the rehearsing took place in Corsica, testing the combined joint expeditionary force concept developed under the 2012 UK and France Defence Cooperation Treaty. The British and French navies were successfully able to examine and test the maritime element by demonstrating its ability to project air power from the sea using the French Carrier Strike Group and the British Amphibious Task Group, with HMS Bulwark at the centre of amphibious operations. -- *** Local Caption *** HMS Bulwark commanding officer, Captain Andrew Burns

HMS Bulwark Returns to HMNB Devonport

HMS BULWARK HEADS HOME ON COMPLETION OF COUGAR 12 The amphibious warship HMS Bulwark is due to return to the South West of England after two-months with the largest Royal Naval deployment of the year in the Mediterranean. Having trained off the SW coast where the force took the opportunity to exercise the key elements of amphibious operations, the RFTG sailed for the Mediterranean taking the opportunity to practise with Danish, French and Spanish Navies along the way. The culmination of all the rehearsing took place in Corsica, testing the combined joint expeditionary force concept developed under the 2012 UK and France Defence Cooperation Treaty. The British and French navies were successfully able to examine and test the maritime element by demonstrating its ability to project air power from the sea using the French Carrier Strike Group and the British Amphibious Task Group, with HMS Bulwark at the centre of amphibious operations. -- *** Local Caption *** HMS Bulwark commanding officer, Captain Andrew Burns

HMS Bulwark Returns to HMNB Devonport

HMS BULWARK HEADS HOME ON COMPLETION OF COUGAR 12 The amphibious warship HMS Bulwark is due to return to the South West of England after two-months with the largest Royal Naval deployment of the year in the Mediterranean. Having trained off the SW coast where the force took the opportunity to exercise the key elements of amphibious operations, the RFTG sailed for the Mediterranean taking the opportunity to practise with Danish, French and Spanish Navies along the way. The culmination of all the rehearsing took place in Corsica, testing the combined joint expeditionary force concept developed under the 2012 UK and France Defence Cooperation Treaty. The British and French navies were successfully able to examine and test the maritime element by demonstrating its ability to project air power from the sea using the French Carrier Strike Group and the British Amphibious Task Group, with HMS Bulwark at the centre of amphibious operations. Here, Bulwark passes Plymouth Hoe as an RN Sea King passes above. *** Local Caption *** HMS Bulwark commanding officer, Captain Andrew Burns

HMS Bulwark Returns to HMNB Devonport

HMS BULWARK HEADS HOME ON COMPLETION OF COUGAR 12 The amphibious warship HMS Bulwark is due to return to the South West of England after two-months with the largest Royal Naval deployment of the year in the Mediterranean. Having trained off the SW coast where the force took the opportunity to exercise the key elements of amphibious operations, the RFTG sailed for the Mediterranean taking the opportunity to practise with Danish, French and Spanish Navies along the way. The culmination of all the rehearsing took place in Corsica, testing the combined joint expeditionary force concept developed under the 2012 UK and France Defence Cooperation Treaty. The British and French navies were successfully able to examine and test the maritime element by demonstrating its ability to project air power from the sea using the French Carrier Strike Group and the British Amphibious Task Group, with HMS Bulwark at the centre of amphibious operations. Here, HMS Bulwark under toe from Delta buoy in Plymouth Sound. *** Local Caption *** HMS Bulwark commanding officer, Captain Andrew Burns

One Last Stop For HMS Bulwark Before Heading Home

Malta Scouts Visit HMS Bulwark

One Last Stop For HMS Bulwark Before Heading Home

Malta Scouts Visit HMS Bulwark

One Last Stop For HMS Bulwark Before Heading Home

Malta Scouts Visit HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark Cycling Team Take On European Challenge

A team of 5 cyclists from the Royal Navy's Flagship, HMS Bulwark, started their 1350 mile journey back to Plymouth today, the 26th November 2012 from Gibraltar. The lengthy ride will take them through Gibraltar, Spain, France and England. The ride is in aid of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. Money can be donated by visiting http://www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/bulwarkcycleteam2012 Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark Cycling Team Take On European Challenge

A team of 5 cyclists from the Royal Navy's Flagship, HMS Bulwark, started their 1350 mile journey back to Plymouth today, the 26th November 2012 from Gibraltar. The lengthy ride will take them through Gibraltar, Spain, France and England. The ride is in aid of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. Money can be donated by visiting http://www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/bulwarkcycleteam2012 Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark Cycling Team Take On European Challenge

A team of 5 cyclists from the Royal Navy's Flagship, HMS Bulwark, started their 1350 mile journey back to Plymouth today, the 26th November 2012 from Gibraltar in aid of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. The lengthy ride will take them through Gibraltar, Spain, France and England with the aim of completion in 8 days. Money can be donated by visiting http://www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/bulwarkcycleteam2012 Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

Cdre Paddy McAlpine bows in honour of the Corfu Channel incident dead

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. During a port visit to Corfu, a small selection of the Flagship's crew paid a visit of remembrance to the British cemetery in Corfu Town to remeber those lives lost on two British Warships after WWII. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

Bulwark sailors gather in the British Cemetery

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. During a port visit to Corfu, a small selection of the Flagship's crew paid a visit of remembrance to the British cemetery in Corfu Town to remeber those lives lost on two British Warships after WWII. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

L/Cpl Crossley honours a fellow Royal Marine

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. During a port visit to Corfu, a small selection of the Flagship's crew paid a visit of remembrance to the British cemetery in Corfu Town to remeber those lives lost on two British Warships after WWII. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark alongside in Corfu

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. Picture shows HMS Bulwark berthed in Corfu Port. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark Remembers

HMS Bulwark Remembers

Navy pays its respects on Remembrance Day

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship.Despite being in full flow of an exercise, HMS Bulwark took a short pause to remember the members of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A ceremony was held on the flight deck and attended by the ship's company and Embarked Military Force.Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel RouseHMS Bulwark

Navy pays its respects on Remembrance Day

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. Despite being in full flow of an exercise, HMS Bulwark took a short pause to remember the members of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A ceremony was held on the flight deck and attended by the ship's company and Embarked Military Force. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark Remembers

Navy pays its respects on Remembrance Day

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship.Despite being in full flow of an exercise, HMS Bulwark took a short pause to remember the members of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A ceremony was held on the flight deck and attended by the ship's company and Embarked Military Force.Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel RouseHMS Bulwark

Evolutions of a simulated crash on deck onboard HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. During Cougarcontinuation training is carried out and today's evolution was a simulated crash on deck. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

Evolutions of a simulated crash on deck onboard HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. During Cougarcontinuation training is carried out and today's evolution was a simulated crash on deck. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

Evolutions of a simulated crash on deck onboard HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. During Cougarcontinuation training is carried out and today's evolution was a simulated crash on deck. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

Evolutions of a simulated crash on deck onboard HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark is taking part in Cougar, a three month deployment to the Mediterranean as part of the United Kingdom's Response Force Task Group, exercising with key allies. Exercises will include Corsican Lion, which will test the maritime element of the UK-French Combined Joined Expeditionary Force (CJEF), and exercise Albanian Lion which will provide superb faculties for the Lead Commando Group to train with Albanian forces, consolidating our relationship. During Cougarcontinuation training is carried out and today's evolution was a simulated crash on deck. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

Bulwark rows the Channel for her favourite school

Royal Navy Photographer captures 2012 Games

Joel with Olympic medal winner Luke Patience

Royal Navy Photographer captures 2012 Games

Royal Navy Photographer captures 2012 Games

Royal Navy Photographer captures 2012 Games

Royal Navy Leading Photographer Joel Rouse

HMS Bulwark Receives Portland Flag

HMS Bulwark Receives Portland Flag

HMS Bulwark Receives Portland Flag

HMS Bulwark Receives Portland Flag

Lord Sebastian Coe Visits HMS Bulwark To Thank Maritime Force In Dorset

Lord Coe arriving onboard HMS Bulwark met by Captain Burton.

Lord Sebastian Coe Visits HMS Bulwark To Thank Maritime Force In Dorset

Lord Coe in the Ops Room in discussion with 2 members of the LOCOG team along with Captain Burton.

Lord Sebastian Coe Visits HMS Bulwark To Thank Maritime Force In Dorset

Lord Coe with a selection of HMS Bulwark's crew on the bridge wing.

Lt Cdr Tommy Brown HMS Bulwark Olympics 2012

Lt Cdr Tommy Brown HMS Bulwark Olympics 2012

Luke Joseph Visits HMS Bulwark

VISIT TO HOSPITAL ENDS IN VISIT TO ROYAL NAVY’s FLAGSHIP FOR YOUNG LUKE When 9 year old Luke Joseph was admitted to University Hospital North Durham with a poorly arm he would never have imagined that it would lead to a visit to the Royal Navy's Flagship, HMS Bulwark, some 300 miles away during the Paralympics. Luke, who lives in Consett and attends St Charles Primary School, was taken into the pediatrics ward for treatment on his arm in June. Whilst there, he spoke to three Royal Navy Officers visiting the children's ward as part of HMS Bulwark's affiliations and links to the city of Durham. To his surprise, Luke realized that the ship would be in Dorset to support the Police in the Olympics' security efforts at the same time that he would be on holiday in Weymouth. Explaining this to the crew members, he discovered that one of them was the Ship's Commanding Officer, Captain Alex Burton. Captain Burton immediately invited young Luke to visit the 18000 tonne, Plymouth based, Command and Control Assault ship. Luke was not the only one surprised though. His foster parents John and Celia Arnell had forgotten all about their hospital meeting until the ship's Aviation Officer, Lieutenant Mark Taylor, contacted them to arrange the visit. John and Celia, who are regular foster parents caring for 12 children over the past few years, made the arrangements, packed their bags and set off. So 30th Aug Luke climbed the steep gangway to see for himself what goes on onboard a Royal Navy Command vessel. To keep him company, he took along his foster parents and foster brothers, Jonathan Robinson and John McDonnell. Lieutenant Taylor then gave them a full tour of the ship. Amongst other things, Luke got to sit at the ship's wheel on the bridge, explore the operations room to see how they were providing the command and control for Paralympic Sailing events security and clamber over the Royal Marines' Viking vehicles on the vehicle deck. Pictured is Luke Joseph on the br

Luke Joseph Visits HMS Bulwark

VISIT TO HOSPITAL ENDS IN VISIT TO ROYAL NAVY’s FLAGSHIP FOR YOUNG LUKE When 9 year old Luke Joseph was admitted to University Hospital North Durham with a poorly arm he would never have imagined that it would lead to a visit to the Royal Navy's Flagship, HMS Bulwark, some 300 miles away during the Paralympics. Luke, who lives in Consett and attends St Charles Primary School, was taken into the pediatrics ward for treatment on his arm in June. Whilst there, he spoke to three Royal Navy Officers visiting the children's ward as part of HMS Bulwark's affiliations and links to the city of Durham. To his surprise, Luke realized that the ship would be in Dorset to support the Police in the Olympics' security efforts at the same time that he would be on holiday in Weymouth. Explaining this to the crew members, he discovered that one of them was the Ship's Commanding Officer, Captain Alex Burton. Captain Burton immediately invited young Luke to visit the 18000 tonne, Plymouth based, Command and Control Assault ship. Luke was not the only one surprised though. His foster parents John and Celia Arnell had forgotten all about their hospital meeting until the ship's Aviation Officer, Lieutenant Mark Taylor, contacted them to arrange the visit. John and Celia, who are regular foster parents caring for 12 children over the past few years, made the arrangements, packed their bags and set off. So 30th Aug Luke climbed the steep gangway to see for himself what goes on onboard a Royal Navy Command vessel. To keep him company, he took along his foster parents and foster brothers, Jonathan Robinson and John McDonnell. Lieutenant Taylor then gave them a full tour of the ship. Amongst other things, Luke got to sit at the ship's wheel on the bridge, explore the operations room to see how they were providing the command and control for Paralympic Sailing events security and clamber over the Royal Marines' Viking vehicles on the vehicle deck. Pictured are Luke Joseph, Jonatha

AB(SEA) Oaks raising the flag

FLYING THE PARALYMPIC FLAG OVER THE FLAGSHIP HMS BULWARK Leading Seaman Stefan Morgan (23) from and Able Seaman Alex Oaks (21) raised the 2012 Paralympics flag on the masts of the Royal Navy’s Flagship HMS Bulwark today to pay homage to the spirit and resolve of the Paralympic sailors competing on the waters of Portland harbour. The sailors work as Seaman Warfare specialists, providing eyes on the water when on the bridge and when in the Operations Room they provide regular updates on the surface picture to the Officers commanding the maritime operation. Image shows AB(SEA) Oaks raising the flag

AB(SEA) Raising the flag

FLYING THE PARALYMPIC FLAG OVER THE FLAGSHIP HMS BULWARK Leading Seaman Stefan Morgan (23) from and Able Seaman Alex Oaks (21) raised the 2012 Paralympics flag on the masts of the Royal Navy’s Flagship HMS Bulwark today to pay homage to the spirit and resolve of the Paralympic sailors competing on the waters of Portland harbour. The sailors work as Seaman Warfare specialists, providing eyes on the water when on the bridge and when in the Operations Room they provide regular updates on the surface picture to the Officers commanding the maritime operation. Image shows AB(SEA) Raising the flag

LS(SEA)Morgan and AB(SEA) Oaks holding the flag

FLYING THE PARALYMPIC FLAG OVER THE FLAGSHIP HMS BULWARK Leading Seaman Stefan Morgan (23) from and Able Seaman Alex Oaks (21) raised the 2012 Paralympics flag on the masts of the Royal Navy’s Flagship HMS Bulwark today to pay homage to the spirit and resolve of the Paralympic sailors competing on the waters of Portland harbour. The sailors work as Seaman Warfare specialists, providing eyes on the water when on the bridge and when in the Operations Room they provide regular updates on the surface picture to the Officers commanding the maritime operation. Image shows LS(SEA)Morgan and AB(SEA) Oaks holding the flag

LS(SEA) Morgan raising the flag

FLYING THE PARALYMPIC FLAG OVER THE FLAGSHIP HMS BULWARK Leading Seaman Stefan Morgan (23) from and Able Seaman Alex Oaks (21) raised the 2012 Paralympics flag on the masts of the Royal Navy’s Flagship HMS Bulwark today to pay homage to the spirit and resolve of the Paralympic sailors competing on the waters of Portland harbour. The sailors work as Seaman Warfare specialists, providing eyes on the water when on the bridge and when in the Operations Room they provide regular updates on the surface picture to the Officers commanding the maritime operation. Images shows LS(SEA) Morgan raising the flag

HMS Bulwark Flies the Pennant of Joint Forces Command

THE PENNANT OF THE JOINT FORCES COMMAND FLIES FROM ROYAL NAVY FLAGSHIP For the first time since the Joint Force Command (JFC) was established in September 2011 the pennant of its Commander, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach KCB CBE ADC RAF will be flying from the mast of the Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark today. The most senior military operational Commander received a ceremonial welcome in the best traditions of the Naval Service as he stepped over the brow to meet the Commanding Officer, Captain Alex Burton RN in Portland harbour in Dorset. The ship was looking suitably dressed for the occasion, with multi-coloured signal flags also raised on the mastheads to mark the opening of the 2012 Paralympic Games at the sailing venue. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach visited HMS Bulwark to meet the Ship’s Company providing the maritime force elements to support Dorset Police’s security plan at the Paralympic sailing event venue. He was also briefed on the Maritime Force’s multi-agency, civil/military operation conducted at sea in Weymouth Bay supporting Dorset Police during this summer’s Olympic security operation Captain Burton demonstrated the versatile capabilities of the large Command and Control vessel taking the Air Chief Marshal on a guided tour of the Operations Room, large conference planning facilities, the dock, extensive vehicle deck, flight deck and bridge, speaking to many of the departmental specialists as they toured the ship. As Commander JFC, Air Chief Marshal Peach has the responsibility for commanding and generating the joint capabilities allocated to the Command and setting the framework for joint enablers that sit within the Single Services. The staff at Joint Force Command are currently working to establish to the organisation’s Full Operating Capability by April 2013. The creation of the Joint Forces Command was the key recommendation in Lord Levene's Defence Reform Report, which focussed on strategic planning and joint operations as part of

HMS Bulwark Flies the Pennant of Joint Forces Command

JOINT FORCES COMMAND VISIT FLAGSHIP For the first time since the Joint Force Command (JFC) was established in September 2011 the pennant of its Commander, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach KCB CBE ADC RAF will be flying from the mast of the Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark today. The most senior military operational Commander received a ceremonial welcome in the best traditions of the Naval Service as he stepped over the brow to meet the Commanding Officer, Captain Alex Burton RN in Portland harbour in Dorset. The ship was looking suitably dressed for the occasion, with multi-coloured signal flags also raised on the mastheads to mark the opening of the 2012 Paralympic Games at the sailing venue. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach visited HMS Bulwark to meet the Ship’s Company providing the maritime force elements to support Dorset Police’s security plan at the Paralympic sailing event venue. He was also briefed on the Maritime Force’s multi-agency, civil/military operation conducted at sea in Weymouth Bay supporting Dorset Police during this summer’s Olympic security operation Captain Burton demonstrated the versatile capabilities of the large Command and Control vessel taking the Air Chief Marshal on a guided tour of the Operations Room, large conference planning facilities, the dock, extensive vehicle deck, flight deck and bridge, speaking to many of the departmental specialists as they toured the ship. As Commander JFC, Air Chief Marshal Peach has the responsibility for commanding and generating the joint capabilities allocated to the Command and setting the framework for joint enablers that sit within the Single Services. The staff at Joint Force Command are currently working to establish to the organisation’s Full Operating Capability by April 2013. The creation of the Joint Forces Command was the key recommendation in Lord Levene's Defence Reform Report, which focussed on strategic planning and joint operations as part of a wider package of radical reform.

HMS Bulwark Flies the Pennant of Joint Forces Command

JOINT FORCES COMMAND VISIT FLAGSHIP For the first time since the Joint Force Command (JFC) was established in September 2011 the pennant of its Commander, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach KCB CBE ADC RAF will be flying from the mast of the Fleet Flagship HMS Bulwark today. The most senior military operational Commander received a ceremonial welcome in the best traditions of the Naval Service as he stepped over the brow to meet the Commanding Officer, Captain Alex Burton RN in Portland harbour in Dorset. The ship was looking suitably dressed for the occasion, with multi-coloured signal flags also raised on the mastheads to mark the opening of the 2012 Paralympic Games at the sailing venue. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach visited HMS Bulwark to meet the Ship’s Company providing the maritime force elements to support Dorset Police’s security plan at the Paralympic sailing event venue. He was also briefed on the Maritime Force’s multi-agency, civil/military operation conducted at sea in Weymouth Bay supporting Dorset Police during this summer’s Olympic security operation Captain Burton demonstrated the versatile capabilities of the large Command and Control vessel taking the Air Chief Marshal on a guided tour of the Operations Room, large conference planning facilities, the dock, extensive vehicle deck, flight deck and bridge, speaking to many of the departmental specialists as they toured the ship. As Commander JFC, Air Chief Marshal Peach has the responsibility for commanding and generating the joint capabilities allocated to the Command and setting the framework for joint enablers that sit within the Single Services. The staff at Joint Force Command are currently working to establish to the organisation’s Full Operating Capability by April 2013. The creation of the Joint Forces Command was the key recommendation in Lord Levene's Defence Reform Report, which focussed on strategic planning and joint operations as part of a wider package of radical reform.

Operation Ice Cream

Operation Ice Cream

Operation Ice Cream

HMS Bulwark Returns to Portland

Bulwark Returns For Paralympics. The Royal Navy’s Flagship, HMS Bulwark has returned to the Dorset coast to reprise her Command and Control HQ Maritime security role protecting the sailing venue in Portland harbour during the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Sailing from her base port in Devonport on Sunday, HMS Bulwark arrived in the early hours of the August Bank Holiday Monday in Weymouth Bay, docking down to release her Landing Craft and to conduct a brief handover with RFA Mounts Bay, the highly versatile Auxiliary Amphibious Assault Ship that provided an invaluable Forward Logistics facility alongside in Portland Port during the successful Olympic maritime security operation in August. Picture shows HMS Bulwark alongside in Portland harbour.

HMS Bulwark Returns to Portland

Bulwark Returns For Paralympics. The Royal Navy’s Flagship, HMS Bulwark has returned to the Dorset coast to reprise her Command and Control HQ Maritime security role protecting the sailing venue in Portland harbour during the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Sailing from her base port in Devonport on Sunday, HMS Bulwark arrived in the early hours of the August Bank Holiday Monday in Weymouth Bay, docking down to release her Landing Craft and to conduct a brief handover with RFA Mounts Bay, the highly versatile Auxiliary Amphibious Assault Ship that provided an invaluable Forward Logistics facility alongside in Portland Port during the successful Olympic maritime security operation in August. Picture shows HMS Bulwark alongside in Portland Harbour.

HMS Bulwark Returns to Portland

Bulwark Returns For Paralympics. The Royal Navy’s Flagship, HMS Bulwark has returned to the Dorset coast to reprise her Command and Control HQ Maritime security role protecting the sailing venue in Portland harbour during the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Sailing from her base port in Devonport on Sunday, HMS Bulwark arrived in the early hours of the August Bank Holiday Monday in Weymouth Bay, docking down to release her Landing Craft and to conduct a brief handover with RFA Mounts Bay, the highly versatile Auxiliary Amphibious Assault Ship that provided an invaluable Forward Logistics facility alongside in Portland Port during the successful Olympic maritime security operation in August. Picture shows a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) of 4ASRM (4 Assualt Squadron Royal Marines) departing from the dock of HMS Bulwark.

HMS Bulwark Returns to Portland

Bulwark Returns For Paralympics. The Royal Navy’s Flagship, HMS Bulwark has returned to the Dorset coast to reprise her Command and Control HQ Maritime security role protecting the sailing venue in Portland harbour during the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Sailing from her base port in Devonport on Sunday, HMS Bulwark arrived in the early hours of the August Bank Holiday Monday in Weymouth Bay, docking down to release her Landing Craft and to conduct a brief handover with RFA Mounts Bay, the highly versatile Auxiliary Amphibious Assault Ship that provided an invaluable Forward Logistics facility alongside in Portland Port during the successful Olympic maritime security operation in August. Picture shows HMS Bulwark arriving alongside Portland harbour with RFA Mounts Bay in the background.

Leading Photographer Joel Rouse with Luke Patience, 2012 Olympic Silver Medallist at the Team GB reception on board HMS Bulwark.

Team GB Sailing Visit HMS Bulwark On Friday 10th August 2012 as the London 2012 Olympic Games are coming to an end, the sailing team of Team GB paid a visit to HMS Bulwark which has been the command centre for maritime security for the Weymouth and Portland sailing events of the games. The VIPs were treated to the band of the Royal Marines and a barbecue on the flight deck.

Team GB Olympic sailors and their entourage travel out from the Sailing Village at Portland to HMS BULWARK in Weymouth Bay by landing craft utility - crewed by 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines.

Team GB Sailing Visit HMS Bulwark On Friday 10th August 2012 as the London 2012 Olympic Games are coming to an end, the sailing team of Team GB paid a visit to HMS Bulwark which has been the command centre for maritime security for the Weymouth and Portland sailing events of the games. The VIPs were treated to the Band of the Royal Marines and a barbecue on the flight deck and a ceremonial Beat the Retreat.

View from HMS Bulwark’s Flyco of the Ship’s Flight Deck with the reception for Team GB sailors in full swing.

Silver medalist Saskia Clark with Bulwark's chefs

Team GB Sailing Visit HMS Bulwark On Friday 10th August 2012 as the London 2012 Olympic Games are coming to an end, the sailing team of Team GB paid a visit to HMS Bulwark which has been the command centre for maritime security for the Weymouth and Portland sailing events of the games. The VIPs were treated to the band of the Royal Marines and a barbecue on the flight deck.

Silver medalist Luke Patience with Sea Cadets from TS Lynx (Dover)

Team GB Sailing Visit HMS Bulwark On Friday 10th August 2012 as the London 2012 Olympic Games are coming to an end, the sailing team of Team GB paid a visit to HMS Bulwark which has been the command centre for maritime security for the Weymouth and Portland sailing events of the games. The VIPs were treated to the band of the Royal Marines and a barbecue on the flight deck.

Team GB Olympic sailors and their entourage travel out from the Sailing Village at Portland to HMS Bulwark in Weymouth Bay by landing craft utility - crewed by 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines.

Team GB Sailing Visit HMS Bulwark On Friday 10th August 2012 as the London 2012 Olympic Games are coming to an end, the sailing team of Team GB paid a visit to HMS Bulwark which has been the command centre for maritime security for the Weymouth and Portland sailing events of the games. The VIPs were treated to the Band of the Royal Marines and a barbecue on the flight deck and a ceremonial Beat the Retreat.

Royal Marines from 10 Training Sqn, Poole, and 4 Assault Squadron RM from HMS Bullwark sailing past Nothe Fort, Weymouth, on completion of their Olympic security efforts.

ORC Sail Past A team of Royal Marine Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) conducted a sail past in Weymouth. The ORCs sailed past the Nothe where Olympic fans gathered to watch the final race of the Olympic Games in the Weymouth and Portland area. The boats were followed closely by a Royal Navy 814 Squadron Merlin helicopter. The helicopter and ORCs have all played a vital role in security along with other maritime organisations to provide a safe and secure Olympic Games.

Royal Marines from 10 Training Sqn, Poole, and 4 Assault Squadron RM from HMS Bullwark sailing past Nothe Fort, Weymouth, on completion of their Olympic security efforts.

ORC Sail Past A team of Royal Marine Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) conducted a sail past in Weymouth. The ORCs sailed past the Nothe where Olympic fans gathered to watch the final race of the Olympic Games in the Weymouth and Portland area. The boats were followed closely by a Royal Navy 814 Squadron Merlin helicopter. The helicopter and ORCs have all played a vital role in security along with other maritime organisations to provide a safe and secure Olympic Games.

Rio 2016 Olympic Security Team visit

Rio 2016 Olympic Security Team visit

‘Nation is proud of you’ – VIPs thank sailors and marines for Olympics effort

Visit of Gerald Howarth MP, Minister for International Security Strategy Gerald Howarth MP visited HMS Bulwark along with Vice Admiral Phil Jones, Deputy Fleet Commander. This was an opportunity to show the Minister the overall contribution of the Royal Navy, Police and LOCOG to the Olympic Games in Weymouth and Portland. The guest arrived by landing craft where they were met by the CO and Commander Engineer. They were lead to the Ops Room where they got to meet personnel involved and then to the Bridge and Bridge Wings. They visited other locations including the Mess Deck, Vehicle Deck, Assembly Area, Flyco and Sickbay before departing via landing craft. Picture shows Gerald Howarth, MP addressing the crew of HMS Bulwark during a clear lower deck.

‘Nation is proud of you’ – VIPs thank sailors and marines for Olympics effort

Visit of Gerald Howarth MP, Minister for International Security Strategy Gerald Howarth MP visited HMS Bulwark along with Vice Admiral Phil Jones, Deputy Fleet Commander. This was an opportunity to show the Minister the overall contribution of the Royal Navy, Police and LOCOG to the Olympic Games in Weymouth and Portland. The guest arrived by landing craft where they were met by the CO and Commander Engineer. They were lead to the Ops Room where they got to meet personnel involved and then to the Bridge and Bridge Wings. They visited other locations including the Mess Deck, Vehicle Deck, Assembly Area, Flyco and Sickbay before departing via landing craft. Picture shows Gerald Howarth, MP addressing the crew of HMS Bulwark during a clear lower deck.

Dorset Dignitaries on HMS Bulwark

Dorset Dignitaries on HMS Bulwark

HRH Princess Royal visits RFA Mounts Bay

HRH Princess Royal visits RFA Mounts Bay

HMS Bulwark During the Olympics

Leading Airman Clare Curran from HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark operating Merlins During the Olympics

HMS Bulwark in kite surfer rescue

HMS Bulwark in kite surfer rescue

HMS Bulwark in kite surfer rescue

HMS Bulwark's Olympic Security effort

Picture shows the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) 17-32, 'Ernest and Mabel' with HMS Bulwark behind.

HMS Bulwark's Olympic Security effort

People at Work Shots Images of different people at work around HMS BULWARK.

HMS Bulwark's Olympic Security effort

People at Work Shots Images of different people at work around HMS BULWARK.

HMS Bulwark's Olympic Security effort

People at Work Shots Images of different people at work around HMS BULWARK.

HMS Raider

HMS Raider Pictures taken onboard HMS Raider whilst on patrol during the sailing competitions of the Olympic Games held in Weymouth and Portland. The crew of Raider were host to a Police Officer as part of the security teams providing a safe and secure Olympic Games. Picture shows HMS raider during one of her patrols.

HMS Raider

HMS Raider Pictures taken onboard HMS Raider whilst on patrol during the sailing competitions of the Olympic Games held in Weymouth and Portland. The crew of Raider were host to a Police Officer as part of the security teams providing a safe and secure Olympic Games. Picture shows HMS Raider during one of her patrols.

HMS Raider's bridge team with HMS Bulwark in the background

HMS Raider Pictures taken onboard HMS Raider whilst on patrol during the sailing competitions of the Olympic Games held in Weymouth and Portland. The crew of Raider were host to a Police Officer as part of the security teams providing a safe and secure Olympic Games. Picture shows (L-R) HMS Raider's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Charles Collins with Police Officer Steve O'Brien and the Executive Officer, Chief Petty Officer Troye Funnell with HMS Bulwark on the horizon. Photograph by LA(Phot) Joel Rouse HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark's Olympic Security effort

People at Work Shots Images of different people at work around HMS BULWARK.

Liberty Lass and HMS Bulwark

Liberty Lass and HMS Bulwark

Liberty Lass and HMS Bulwark

Sailors enjoying the celebrations

ROYAL MARINES HIT WEYMOUTH BEACH IN THRILLING BATTLE FOR THE WINDS Royal Marines from 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marine, based on board HMS Bulwark made a dramatic entrance to Weymouth’s evening celebration of the Olympic opening weekend. On Saturday night (28 July) thousands of spectators gathered on the beach at Dorset’s Olympic Live site to witness the creative performance of “The Battle for the Winds,” a free theatrical, musical and aerial acrobatics show to celebrate and compliment the 2012 Olympic sailing events. Off duty sailors from HMS Bulwark and RFA Mounts Bay are in Dorset supporting the Olympic Maritime security operation. They enjoyed mingling with the crowds on the beach while the audience took photos of themselves with the Royal Navy personnel on a brief but welcome shore leave. Image shows (L-R) AB Barnett, AB Davy, AB Tayler and AB Leonard with one of the characters at the show

Marines and the RIB landing at Weymouth

ROYAL MARINES HIT WEYMOUTH BEACH IN THRILLING BATTLE FOR THE WINDS Royal Marines from 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marine, based on board HMS Bulwark made a dramatic entrance to Weymouth’s evening celebration of the Olympic opening weekend. On Saturday night (28 July) thousands of spectators gathered on the beach at Dorset’s Olympic Live site to witness the creative performance of “The Battle for the Winds,” a free theatrical, musical and aerial acrobatics show to celebrate and compliment the 2012 Olympic sailing events. Off duty sailors from HMS Bulwark and RFA Mounts Bay are in Dorset supporting the Olympic Maritime security operation. They enjoyed mingling with the crowds on the beach while the audience took photos of themselves with the Royal Navy personnel on a brief but welcome shore leave. Image shows the Royal Marines bringing Doldrum ashore in one of their Rigid Inflatable Craft

Left to Right: MEM Timoci Mawi and Steward Waisea Mawi

HOME TOWN STORIESPicture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Two brothers who are Fijian internationals serving onboard HMS Bulwark meet up with their Olympian cousin at Startford during the London 2012 games.

Two brothers who are Fijian internationals serving onboard HMS Bulwark meet up with their Olympian cousin at Startford during the London 2012 games.

Reverend David Roissetter conducting a service on HMS Bulwark

CHURCH SERVICE A Church service took place on a glorious Sunday morning on the flight Deck of HMS Bulwark. HMS Bulwark is the Flagship for the Weymouth and Portland area during the Olympics games which start tomorrow (Monday 23rd July 2012). She will be a floating platform for all manners of security operations that will take place. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HRH Prince Michael of Kent in the Ops Room with Ops Officer Lt Cdr David Gillett

HRH Prince Michael in the Offshore Raiding Craft with LCpl Alistair Bradford, Mne James Steel and Mne Liam Thistleton from 10Trng Squadron Royal Marines Poole

HRH Prince Michael of Kent visits HMS Bulwark As an insight into the role of the RN in supporting the Dorset Police in providing homeland security during the Olympic Games. In addition to meet personnel and in particular maritime reservists The visit also gives an opportunity to inform the other VIPs of the wider role of the RN

HRH Prince Michael in the Offshore Raiding Craft with LCpl Alistair Bradford, Mne James Steel and Mne Liam Thistleton from 10Trng Squadron Royal Marines Poole

HRH Prince Michael of Kent visits HMS Bulwark As an insight into the role of the RN in supporting the Dorset Police in providing homeland security during the Olympic Games. In addition to meet personnel and in particular maritime reservists The visit also gives an opportunity to inform the other VIPs of the wider role of the RN

left to right Lt Alec Harper (Amphibious Warfare) HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Lt Cdr Heather Lane (Media Operations) Lt Cdr Tommy Brown (Amphibious Warfare Branch)

HRH Prince Michael of Kent on board HMS Bulwark

HRH Prince Michael of Kent visits HMS BulwarkAs an insight into the role of the RN in supporting the Dorset Police in providing homeland security during the Olympic Games. In addition to meet personnel and in particular maritime reservistsThe visit also gives an opportunity to inform the other VIPs of the wider role of the RN The Royal Navy's Flagship welcomed HRH Prince Michael of Kent in Weymouth Bay on Monday 23 July 12 duruing the final stages of their preparations for their Operation Olympics role, providing a Command and Control Headquarters to the maritime policing of the sailing venue for the London 2012 Olympics

HRH Prince Michael of Kent on board HMS Bulwark

HRH Prince Michael of Kent visits HMS BulwarkAs an insight into the role of the RN in supporting the Dorset Police in providing homeland security during the Olympic Games. In addition to meet personnel and in particular maritime reservistsThe visit also gives an opportunity to inform the other VIPs of the wider role of the RN The Royal Navy's Flagship welcomed HRH Prince Michael of Kent in Weymouth Bay on Monday 23 July 12 duruing the final stages of their preparations for their Operation Olympics role, providing a Command and Control Headquarters to the maritime policing of the sailing venue for the London 2012 Olympics

HMS Bulwark's decoration

Landing Craft join HMS Bulwark

Fo'c'sle team in action as Bulwark leaves Devonport

Fo'c'sle team in action as Bulwark leaves Devonport

HMS Bulwark on exercises off the Jurassic coast of Dorset

HMS Bulwark on exercises off the Jurassic coast of Dorset

HMS Bulwark

HMS BULWARK Photex. HMS BULWARK was photographed during Joint Warrior in transit with RFA MOUNTS BAY, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS and American ship Leeroy Gruman.

Landing Craft from 4 ASRM approach HMS Bulwark

Landing Craft from 4 ASRM approach HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwarks crew conduct a FOD Plod prior to flying operations

Members of Bulwarks flight team displaying the foreign object debris (FOD) collected

RN Observer Lt Helen Coxon taking part in the FOD Plod

Naval Airman Todd Richards conducting the FOD plod

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. Here the group are pictured in London.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. Here, getting on the Manchester Train at Durham.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. The lady on the right is the guard who authorised free travel all the way to London from York.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. Tired....

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. Here, HRH Princess Anne chats with the group in Trinity House, London.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. This was taken in reception at the Union Jack Club where the team were accommodated free of charge.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. Here, the team step ashore from a Landing Craft onto the Firth of Galloway on the west Scottish coast.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. Here, the female element of the group benefit from kindness of the public spirited Scottish locals.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. Here the Mayor of Durham shakes the hand of a Royal Marines Commando.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May.

Bulwark’s crew blag their way across Blighty in flagship’s mad challenge

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton issues a Pre-Olympic Challenge 6 members of HMS Bulwark's ships company. They are to complete a number of tough challenges while finding their way from Scotland to Weymouth via London whilst visiting Olympic venues without any help from public funds. The challenges included visiting the Mayor of Durham and his wife, the Bishop of Durham, pay a call on Trinity School & Sports College, Visit all the water based Olympic venues in London and Weymouth. Attend a meeting at Trinity House, London and meet HRH Princess Ann and be ready to meet the ship in Weymouth on Wednesday 2nd May. Here the group are pictured in Durham City Centre with the headmaster & Headmistress of Trinity School, who are affiliates of HMS BULWARK.

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Anzac day Dawn Service A sunrise service that dates back to the Gallipoli Campaign from the first world war. This years service was held on the bridge wing.

Bulwark

Anzac day Dawn Service A sunrise service that dates back to the Gallipoli Campaign from the first world war. This years service was held on the bridge wing.

HMS Bulwark on Joint Warrior

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark on Joint Warrior

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Commodore McAlpine COMUKTG leaves Bulwark via Lynx Heicopter during Exercise Cold Response, which is taking place in Norway near Harstad.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Battlestaff planning meeting on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response. Commodore McAlpine and his Dutch counterpart were present during the two hour long brief in which several different battle scenarios were played-out using a large improvised floor map of the exercise area.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Battlestaff planning meeting on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response. Commodore McAlpine and his Dutch counterpart were present during the two hour long brief in which several different battle scenarios were played-out using a large improvised floor map of the exercise area.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Battlestaff planning meeting on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response. Commodore McAlpine and his Dutch counterpart were present during the two hour long brief in which several different battle scenarios were played-out using a large improvised floor map of the exercise area.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Battlestaff planning meeting on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response. Commodore McAlpine and his Dutch counterpart were present during the two hour long brief in which several different battle scenarios were played-out using a large improvised floor map of the exercise area.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Commodore McAlpine (COMUKTG) leaves HMS BULWARK (Flagship) via helicopter during Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Battlestaff planning meeting on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response. Commodore McAlpine and his Dutch counterpart were present during the two hour long brief in which several different battle scenarios were played-out using a large improvised floor map of the exercise area.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Battlestaff planning meeting on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response. Commodore McAlpine and his Dutch counterpart were present during the two hour long brief in which several different battle scenarios were played-out using a large improvised floor map of the exercise area.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Cougar helo from aft perspective to include BULWARK super-structure.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Cougar helo from aft perspective to include BULWARK super-structure.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Commodore McAlpine COMUKTG leaves Bulwark via sootax during Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Clouds for recording purposes

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Clouds for recording purposes

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch Cougar helicopter uses HMS BULWARK's Flight Deck to carry out pilot landing qualification routines in a fjord in Norway off the coast of Harstad. Here, Leading Airman Clare Callow marshalls a dutch Cougar helicopter in to land on the flight deck of HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Battlestaff planning meeting on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response. Commodore McAlpine and his Dutch counterpart were present during the two hour long brief in which several different battle scenarios were played-out using a large improvised floor map of the exercise area.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Battlestaff planning meeting on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response. Commodore McAlpine and his Dutch counterpart were present during the two hour long brief in which several different battle scenarios were played-out using a large improvised floor map of the exercise area.

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic

Transit out to Red Beach, Harstad - Norway. 4 ASRM (4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines) moving vehicles onto LCUs (Landing Craft Utility) during exercise Cold Response.

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic

Dutch Wader drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic

A vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) via helo from HMS Illustrious to HMS Bulwark during Exercise Cold Response, Norway. 90 Royal Marines Commandos from Illustrious were transferred with all their weapons and kit in what turned out to be a major logistics exercise involving 3 Seaking helicopters which ran ferrying sorties for several hours until the transfers were complete. The resultant extra personnel that HMS BULWARK found itself with would be calling corridors, passageways and camp beds home for the next week.

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic

A vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) via helo from HMS Illustrious to HMS Bulwark during Exercise Cold Response, Norway. 90 Royal Marines Commandos from Illustrious were transferred with all their weapons and kit in what turned out to be a major logistics exercise involving 3 Seaking helicopters which ran ferrying sorties for several hours until the transfers were complete. The resultant extra personnel that HMS BULWARK found itself with would be calling corridors, passageways and camp beds home for the next week.

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic

Thursday War - General people at work shots taken during a thursday war exercise. Image by Martin Carney

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic

PHOTEX of BULWARK & ILLUSTRIOUS in Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response.

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic

Transit out to Red Beach, Harstad - Norway. 4 ASRM (4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines) moving vehicles onto LCUs (Landing Craft Utility) during exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark and Armoured Support Royal Marines in Exercise Cold Response

Transit out to Red Beach, Harstad - Norway. 4 ASRM (4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines) moving vehicles onto LCUs (Landing Craft Utility) during exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark and Armoured Support Royal Marines in Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark and Armoured Support Royal Marines in Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark and Armoured Support Royal Marines in Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark and Armoured Support Royal Marines in Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

Commandant General Royal Marines visits HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response, Norway and is met bythe CO Captain Alex Burton (centre) and COMUKTG (right)

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

Transit out to Red Beach, Harstad - Norway. 4 ASRM (4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines) moving vehicles onto LCUs (Landing Craft Utility) during exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

Transit out to Red Beach, Harstad - Norway. 4 ASRM (4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines) moving vehicles onto LCUs (Landing Craft Utility) during exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

Transit out to Red Beach, Harstad - Norway. 4 ASRM (4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines) moving vehicles onto LCUs (Landing Craft Utility) during exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

PHOTEX of BULWARK & ILLUSTRIOUS in Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

Evening Flag Brief on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark and HMS Illustrious in Exercise Cold Response

PHOTEX of BULWARK & ILLUSTRIOUS in Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response. HMS BULWARK RTU'd shortly after this photo was taken for repairs to damage to it's hull.

HMS Bulwark and HMS Illustrious in Exercise Cold Response

PHOTEX of BULWARK & ILLUSTRIOUS in Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark and HMS Illustrious in Exercise Cold Response

PHOTEX of BULWARK & ILLUSTRIOUS in Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark and HMS Illustrious in Exercise Cold Response

PHOTEX of BULWARK & ILLUSTRIOUS in Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

Cdre McAlpine in conversation with Capt Alex Burton of HMS Bulwark

Battlestaff planning meeting on HMS BULWARK during Exercise Cold Response. Commodore McAlpine and his Dutch counterpart were present during the two hour long brief in which several different battle scenarios were played-out using a large improvised floor map of the exercise area.

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Flagship HMS BULWARK alongside in Oslo. Berthed oposite the Famous Akershus Fortress which is still commissioned to this day. During the trip to Oslo, the Captain of HMS BULWARK Alex Burton RN made an official call to the Kommandant of the Fortress.

Film Premiere in Oslo

HMS Bulwark

Phot of HMS BULWARK passing the Storbaelt Bridge

HMS Bulwark

CB90 exercises with Swedish marines in the Baltic Sea and on the shores of Gothenburg just south of Vinga light house. The day was useful for both parties to gather and exchange experiences as combat marines and for the Royal Marines to get a really good up-close and personal look at the CB90 fast attack vessel which is in the throws of procurement by the MoD. The vessel is an extremely rapid bit of kit which tops 40 knots and can carry 3 navigating personnel and 18 soldiers / marines. It can also carry out a full combat stop from that speed in just two of it's own lengths. The Swedes were given a demo of some of the British kit which included a ride in a Zodiac to view its navigational aids. Here a CB90 flanks Assault Ship HMS BULWARK.

HMS Bulwark

CB90 exercises with Swedish marines in the Baltic Sea and on the shores of Gothenburg just south of Vinga light house. The day was useful for both parties to gather and exchange experiences as combat marines and for the Royal Marines to get a really good up-close and personal look at the CB90 fast attack vessel which is in the throws of procurement by the MoD. The vessel is an extremely rapid bit of kit which tops 40 knots and can carry 3 navigating personnel and 18 soldiers / marines. It can also carry out a full combat stop from that speed in just two of it's own lengths. The Swedes were given a demo of some of the British kit which included a ride in a Zodiac to view its navigational aids. Here the Swedes are talked through various bits of Royal Marines kit.

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark's final approaches to Oslo in patchy fog. A GPMG gunner stands closed up on his weapon loaded with 7.62mm ball ammunition in sub-zero temperatures in readiness for any potential waterborne or airborne threat.

HMS Bulwark

Ship's Company from HMS BULWARK visit the Orlogsgasten Statue in Oslo during their Baltic tour. Captain Alex Burton, C.O. of HMS BULWARK lays a bouquet of flowers at the foot of the statue.

HMS Bulwark

Flagship HMS BULWARK alongside in Oslo. Berthed oposite the Famous Akershus Fortress which is still commissioned to this day. During the trip to Oslo, the Captain of HMS BULWARK Alex Burton RN made an official call to the Kommandant of the Fortress.

HMS Bulwark

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton and 20 or so selected Ships Company are invited to the film premiere - Into The Night at the Folke Teateret in Oslo. The film featured Rupert Grint (from Harry Potter) who plays the part of a Liverpudlian junior NCO in the RAF and Lachlan Nieboer who plays the part of Royal Marines Captain. Ship's Company lined the red carpet as the VIP's arrived and were later invited into the after viewing party where they mixed with the cast and production team. Here, HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton RN meets Actor Rupert Grint on the red carpet on the way into the film premiere.

HMS Bulwark

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton and 20 or so selected Ships Company are invited to the film premiere - Into The Night at the Folke Teateret in Oslo. The film featured Rupert Grint (from Harry Potter) who plays the part of a Liverpudlian junior NCO in the RAF and Lachlan Nieboer who plays the part of Royal Marines Captain. Ship's Company lined the red carpet as the VIP's arrived and were later invited into the after viewing party where they mixed with the cast and production team. Here, Ship's Company line the entrance to the after viewing reception tent to which they were invited to afterwards.

HMS Bulwark

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton and 20 or so selected Ships Company are invited to the film premiere - Into The Night at the Folke Teateret in Oslo. The film featured Rupert Grint (from Harry Potter) who plays the part of a Liverpudlian junior NCO in the RAF and Lachlan Nieboer who plays the part of Royal Marines Captain. Ship's Company lined the red carpet as the VIP's arrived and were later invited into the after viewing party where they mixed with the cast and production team. Here, Rupert is pictured with several Ship's Company.

HMS Bulwark

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton and 20 or so selected Ships Company are invited to the film premiere - Into The Night at the Folke Teateret in Oslo. The film featured Rupert Grint (from Harry Potter) who plays the part of a Liverpudlian junior NCO in the RAF and Lachlan Nieboer who plays the part of Royal Marines Captain. Ship's Company lined the red carpet as the VIP's arrived and were later invited into the after viewing party where they mixed with the cast and production team. Here, Rupert and the Bear! The bear being of course Prince Bishop, who seems to get everywhere these days.

HMS Bulwark

HMS BULWARK's CO Captain Alex Burton and 20 or so selected Ships Company are invited to the film premiere - Into The Night at the Folke Teateret in Oslo. The film featured Rupert Grint (from Harry Potter) who plays the part of a Liverpudlian junior NCO in the RAF and Lachlan Nieboer who plays the part of Royal Marines Captain. Ship's Company lined the red carpet as the VIP's arrived and were later invited into the after viewing party where they mixed with the cast and production team. Here a member of the ship's company with the two actors.

Film Premiere in Oslo

HMS Bulwark and HMS Illustrious in Exercise Cold Response

PHOTEX of BULWARK & ILLUSTRIOUS in Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Cougar helo from aft perspective to include BULWARK super-structure.

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

HMS Bulwark in Exercise Cold Response

PHOTEX of BULWARK & ILLUSTRIOUS in Harstad, Norway during Exercise Cold Response.

Cold steel in cold weather as Bulwark lands commandos in the Arctic

Dutch Wader drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

HMS Bulwark - Exercise Cold Response

Dutch WADER drills on Red Beach in the military exercise area of Harstad, Norway. The marines were practicing landing and extraction routines on Exercise Cold Response.

Flagship Bulwark lays on action-packed Arctic demonstration for Norway’s king

King Harald V of Norway visits the exercise area of Exercise Cold Response 12 and is treated to an amphibious capability display by HMS BULWARK and Royal Marines Commandos from 4 ASRM and K Company 42 Commando Royal Marines. COMUKTG Commodore P A McAlpine and Captain Alex Burton RN were both present. The king was introduced to the key players in the display with whom he chatted freely and asked if they were cold.

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

As Exercise Cold Response looms, 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines (ASRM) keep their fitness in check by doing a bracing squad-run around Kiel naval base in temperatures just above freezing.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service. Here, a Royal Marines Commando, a Royal Marines Bandsman and the ship's Padre paying respects.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

Teddy's Travels - Images of 'Teddy', a toy bear presented to HMS BULWARK by the Councillors of Durham County Council. The bear will appear in various locations around the ship and in various ports around the world from time to time.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK alongside in Keil naval base. Kiel was an impromptu visit in favour of the planned visit to Hamburg. The Hamburg stop had to be circumvented due to thick sea ice which hindered a safe passage into the port.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

Teddy's Travels - Images of 'Teddy', a toy bear presented to HMS BULWARK by the Councillors of Durham County Council. The bear will appear in various locations around the ship and in various ports around the world from time to time.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS Bulwark alongside in Keil naval base.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

‘Ice refugee’ HMS Bulwark pays unexpected visit to the home of the German Navy

HMS BULWARK's ship's company visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery outside Kiel naval base. The graveyard contains the graves of Royal Naval & Royal Marines Commandos who paid the ultimate price during WWII. The ship's captain Alex Burton RN laid a wreath and saluted the fallen during a short dignified service.

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HMS Bulwark carries out RAS approach training with two Polish Oliver Hazard Perry frigates: KOSCIUSZKO and PULASKI in the Baltic Sea just off the north coast of Poland.

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark carries out RAS approach training with two Polish Oliver Hazard Perry frigates: KOSCIUSZKO and PULASKI in the Baltic Sea just off the north coast of Poland.

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark carries out RAS approach training with two Polish Oliver Hazard Perry frigates: KOSCIUSZKO and PULASKI in the Baltic Sea just off the north coast of Poland.

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Wreath laying ceremony - Westerplatte HMS Bulwark's ship's company lay a wreath in memory of the fallen at Westerplatte at the start of WWII. Representatives from the Polish Navy attended the short service.

HMS Bulwark

Wreath laying ceremony - Westerplatte HMS Bulwark's ship's company lay a wreath in memory of the fallen at Westerplatte at the start of WWII. Representatives from the Polish Navy attended the short service.

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Wreath laying ceremony - Westerplatte HMS Bulwark's ship's company lay a wreath in memory of the fallen at Westerplatte at the start of WWII. Representatives from the Polish Navy attended the short service.

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Rugby against Sopot. Sopot are the second best team in the Polish League and gave HMS BULWARK a lesson in how to play rugby really really well

HMS Bulwark

Rugby against Sopot. Sopot are the second best team in the Polish League and gave HMS BULWARK a lesson in how to play rugby really really well

HMS Bulwark

Rugby against Sopot. Sopot are the second best team in the Polish League and gave HMS BULWARK a lesson in how to play rugby really really well

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HMS BULWARK opened the gangway to the public in Gdynia, Poland for two days during the ships visit to the Port.

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark opened the gangway to the public in Gdynia, Poland for two days during the ships visit to the Port.

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HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark opened the gangway to the public in Gdynia, Poland for two days during the ships visit to the Port.

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1st Sea Lord & Polish Chief of Naval Staff and other VIPs visit HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark

1st Sea Lord & Polish Chief of Naval Staff and other VIPs visit HMS Bulwark,

HMS Bulwark

1st Sea Lord & Polish Chief of Naval Staff and other VIPs visit HMS Bulwark

Royal Navy Marks Queen’s Accession To The Throne

Images of dress ship for Queens Accession Day. Image Shows: HMS Bulwark in HMNB Devonport with her dress ship glags flying proudly.

Royal Navy Marks Queen’s Accession To The Throne

Images of dress ship for Queens Accession Day. Image Shows: HMS Bulwark in HMNB Devonport with her dress ship glags flying proudly.

Royal Navy Marks Queen’s Accession To The Throne

Images of dress ship for Queens Accession Day. Image Shows: HMS Bulwark in HMNB Devonport with her dress ship glags flying proudly.

Cold Response

Ex Cold Response. HMS OCEAN conducted an amphibious demonstration involving HMS ALBION as the Command ship, RFA Mounts Bay and Johan De Witt. this is a show of force prior to any hostile actions. Element of 45 Cdo Royal Marines conducted the landings using LCVP's, ORC's and LSU's. By LA (PHOT) Bernie Henesy HMS Ocean.

Cold Response

Ex Cold Response. HMS OCEAN conducted an amphibious demonstration involving HMS ALBION as the Command ship, RFA Mounts Bay and Johan De Witt. this is a show of force prior to any hostile actions. Element of 45 Cdo Royal Marines conducted the landings using LCVP's, ORC's and LSU's. By LA (PHOT) Bernie Henesy HMS Ocean.

Cold Response

French Military embarked forces on HMS BULWARK on exercise JOINT WARRIOR. The French personnel were picked up in Brest and trained onboard by the Royal Marines during the transit to the Western Scottish coast. Here a platoon of French Marines are conducting a beach insertion exercise. Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Cold Response

Cold Response

Final preparations for 45 Commando's final exercise on CETUS 06. The men and officers of the group, seen here, embarking Rigid Raiders from HMS Ocean as they will be doing in the final Exercise of CETUS, Exercise Cold Response. The Marines will be assaultin beach heads and shore targets and then will enjoy a slow cruise home onboard Ocean, bringing to an end a three month training package which has seen the majorty of the personnel go from a novice to an expert at operating in the hars arctic enviroment.

Writer Michaela Tough (right) prepares to take a leap of faith

It's a long way up for one of HMS Bulwark's Leading Hands

Members of HMS Bulwark's ship's company training at height

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HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark and a landing craft

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark and a landing craft

Bulwark is given a thorough workout off the South Coast

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HMS BULWARK at anchor in Torbay. The ship stopped in Torbay to facilitate a busy weekend of Ship Open to Visitors (SOTV), VIP visits and to attend functions at the Grand Hotel Torbay, The Royal British Legion and the Torbay Yacht Club. Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Bulwark is given a thorough workout off the South Coast

HMS BULWARK undertaking a vessel tow off the coast of Plymouth which is part of the Operational Sea Training (OST) training program. After the event, the order to recover the tow was given which involved a clear lower deck of the whole ship's company who formed up in a line to heave the tow back in. Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Bulwark is given a thorough workout off the South Coast

A Warfare Specialist and an Aircraft Handler in a defensive posture durng a Ship Protection Organisation (SPO) Exercise during harbour week of Operational Sea Training (OST)Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Bulwark is given a thorough workout off the South Coast

Late evening shot of a Warfare Specialist (WS) closed up at a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) durng a Ship Protection Organisation (SPO) Exercise during harbour week of Operational Sea Training (OST)Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Bulwark is given a thorough workout off the South Coast

Royal Marines from Armoured Support Group Yeovil were onboard HMS Bulwark to 'test drive' a Viking armoured all terrain vehicle. The mission was to prove that it was capable of deploying straight from the ship to sea through the ship's well dock. It's the first time that a vehicle of this type has been deployed in this manner. The vehicle is fully amphibious and designed by BAE Systems, in collaboration with the Swedish Company Land Systems Hagglunds. The Viking vehicle can operated in temperatures from –46°C to +46°C and was selected for its multi-role and world-wide operational capability in jungle, desert and Arctic conditions and for rapid deployment.Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

848 NAS Visit

848 NAS visit - A PO Aircraft Handler with two Sea King helicopters. Taken during Operational Sea Traing (OST) on HMS BULWARK

A three man fire fighting team close up on a compartment door to fight a fire during a fire exercise.

Thursday War during Operational Sea Training (OST) on HMS BULWARK. A three man fire fighting team close up on a compartment door to fight a fire during a fire exercise.Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

A Merlin helicopter can be seen in through the door on the flight deck.

Thursday War on board HMS BULWARK. Here, A Petty Officer Aircraft Handler PO(AH) updates the threat state board in the 'belfing locker' at Action Stations in full anti flash. A Merlin helicopter can be seen in through the door on the flight-deck.Images: LA (PHOT) Martin Carney

A Petty Officer gives Brittania Royal Naval College students a lesson in shoring.

Thursday War on board HMS Bulwark. A Petty Officer gives Brittania Royal Naval College students a lesson in shoring.Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Distex Serial - OST 2011

Distex Serial - OST 2011. Simulated disaster i.e. bomb explosion in order to prove deployability as an effective pool of manpower, properly managed throughout with very little intelligence or brief to go on. It involved the management of site access, casualties and deceased. Then, once the primary objectives had been achieved, i.e. preservation of life, the aim shifted to preservation of evidence, as the area turned into a crime scene.Here, a first aider is receiving some training from a FOST doctor.

Fire fighting team closed up and about to make a re-entry on a hatch during operational sea training aboard HMS BULWARK

Fire fighting team closed up and about to make a re-entry on a hatch during operational sea training aboard HMS BULWARK. (OST)Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Here, a disaster relief team arrives

Distex Serial - OST 2011. Simulated disaster i.e. bomb explosion in order to prove deployability as an effective pool of manpower, properly managed throughout with very little intelligence or brief to go on. It involved the management of site access, casualties and deceased. Then, once the primary objectives had been achieved, i.e. preservation of life, the aim shifted to preservation of evidence, as the area turned into a crime scene.Here, a disaster relief team arrives.Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Here a Killick (AWW) instructs a 20mm Gambo operator on which arc of fire to cover.

Thursday War on board HMS BULWARK. Here a Killick (AWW) instructs a 20mm Gambo operator on which arc of fire to cover.Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Here, vehicles are being put ashore from a landing craft

Distex Serial - OST 2011. Simulated disaster i.e. bomb explosion in order to prove deployability as an effective pool of manpower, properly managed throughout with very little intelligence or brief to go on. It involved the management of site access, casualties and deceased. Then, once the primary objectives had been achieved, i.e. preservation of life, the aim shifted to preservation of evidence, as the area turned into a crime scene.Here, vehicles are being put ashore from a landing craft.Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

The reflection of a gun crew is caught in starboard signalling lamp as a Trafalgar class submarine is passed.

Thursday War on board HMS BULWARK. The reflection of a gun crew is caught in starboard signalling lamp as a Trafalgar class submarine is passed.Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Thursday War on board HMS BULWARK. Here, the Operations (OPS) Room team are closed up in full anti-flash during action stations.

Thursday War on board HMS BULWARK. Here, the Operations (OPS) Room team are closed up in full anti-flash during action stations.

Thursday War on board HMS BULWARK. Here, the Operations (OPS) Room team are closed up in full anti-flash during action stations.

Thursday War on board HMS BULWARK. Here, the Operations (OPS) Room team are closed up in full anti-flash during action stations.

HMS Bulwark 'Ready to Deliver' as Britain's flagship

HMS Bulwark pictured with an LCU (foreground) slipping away under the cover of darkness. Taken during an amphibious serial during Operational Sea Training. (OST)Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

HMS Bulwark 'Ready to Deliver' as Britain's flagship

Amphibious capability demo - DCT Serial during Phase III of Operational Sea Training. HMS BULWARK flexes her muscles at the 'Ginger' forces during an ongoing mock war. During the demonstration, BULWARK puts ashore wave after wave of Royal Marines Commandos and craft varying from Vikings to Challenger tanks.

HMS Bulwark 'Ready to Deliver' as Britain's flagship

Amphibious capability demo - DCT Serial during Phase III of Operational Sea Training in HMS BULWARK flexes her muscles at the 'Ginger' forces during an ongoing mock war. During the demonstration, BULWARK puts ashore wave after wave of Royal Marines Commandos and craft varying from Vikings to Challenger tanks. Pictured are Young Royal Marines Commando Officers (YOs) still in training conducting a beach insertion exercise. Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

HMS Bulwark

HMS Bulwark has sailed from her home port of Devonport to spearhead one of the Royal Navy’s largest deployments of recent years.Under drizzly skies, HMS Bulwark waved goodbye to family and friends for the six months she will spend as Flagship to Commander UK Amphibious Task Group, Commodore Peter Hudson CBE ADC COMATG on the TAURUS 09 deployment.TAURUS 09 has been 18 months in the planning. It aims to maintain the Royal Navy’s fighting capability as well as develop the UK’s capacity to operate with key partners and allies from NATO countries and other nations, enhancing interoperability and demonstrating the UK’s commitment to the stability and security of the Mediterranean, Middle East and South East Asia. In exercising its ability to deploy globally, the Task Force will conduct a wide range of activities, including maritime security operations, and exercising amphibious and anti-submarine warfare.The Task Force comprises 12 ships, including a US Navy destroyer and a French Navy frigate, two nuclear powered submarines, Royal Marines from 40 Commando in Taunton, the Fleet Diving Unit, Assault Squadron Royal Marines from Plymouth, elements of 820 and 857 Naval Air Squadrons (NAS) from RNAS Culdrose, 847 NAS and Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) Sea Kings based in Yeovil and Support Helicopter Force Chinooks from 18 Squadron, RAF Odiham. It will be joined by ships, troops and aircraft from other nations as it transits towards South East Asia.At its height, 3,300 personnel will take part in the 20,400 mile round-trip deployment, interacting, training and building relations with 17 nations.Speaking as the Task Force deployed, Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Rt Hon Bob Ainsworth MP said:“In addition to the Royal Navy’s contribution to current operations, exercising its open ocean and amphibious capability is vital to demonstrating its global reach and maintaining its capacity to deliver maritime security. This deployment illustrates the Navy’s versatility. It is a world class service and deploying this task group will hone its warfighting skills.”TAURUS 09 will be split into two phases: Phase One will involve amphibious training with nations in the Mediterranean. In Cyprus the amphibious ships will rehearse the insertion of landing forces ashore. This gives the ships and troops practice in moving Royal Marines through the ship, collecting kit and weapons, through to embarkation of their landing craft and departure for shore. Cont…. Phase Two will see part of the Task Group deploy through the Suez Canal, culminating in a multi-national training package in the primary jungles of Brunei. Riverine training will also be conducted with the Bangladeshi Navy, the first such interaction in more than a decade. The UK-mandated deployment will remain available for a range of potential missions as required, such as humanitarian aid and disaster relief.Speaking as his Flagship sailed, Commodore Hudson said:“TAURUS is a great opportunity for the Royal Navy to demonstrate and practice a wide range of skills, specifically anti-submarine and amphibious warfare. Everybody involved is looking forward to this deployment, which has real opportunities for all. Deploying a maritime force across the globe for prolonged periods defines a premier Navy’s capability. It is what we do and we do it well. It is important for UK defence that we can take such a commitment in our stride”.The Task Force is expected to return in August 2009.Images by LA Phot Shaun Barlow.contact Lt Lindsey Ashwood RN embarked in HMS Bulwark on 07717 727227 email 243-comatgmedia@a.dii.mod.uk

French marines ashore during Joint Warrior in October 2011

French marines in a Zodiac during Joint Warrior in October 2011

HMS Bulwark during Joint Warrior in October 2011

French marines are landed ashore by a landing craft from 4ASRM during Joint Warrior in October 2011

Exercise Joint Warrior draws to an end as the French marines deploy from HMS BULWARK in Loch Eriboll

Exercise Joint Warrior draws to an end as the French marines deploy from HMS BULWARK in Loch Teriboll and into the Scottish hills for a protracted exercise. Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Exercise Joint Warrior

JOINT WARRIOR - 2nd job card

Exercise Joint Warrior

Exercise Joint Warrior draws to an end as the French marines deploy from HMS BULWARK in Loch Teriboll and into the Scottish hills for a protracted exercise. This image shows the beach where the troops and kit were put ashore. Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Exercise Joint Warrior draws to an end as the French marines deploy from HMS Bulwark in Loch Eriboll

Exercise Joint Warrior draws to an end as the French marines deploy from HMS BULWARK in Loch Teriboll and into the Scottish hills for a protracted exercise. Here, BULWARKS three LCUs on task. Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Maritime Combat Power Visits, Solent, 24-27 Oct.HMS Bulwark takes the lead role in a multi-platform Visit

MCPV - Maritime Combat Power Visits, Solent, 24-27 Oct 11. HMS BULWARK takes the lead role in a multi-platform Maritime Combat Power Visit involving HMS BULWARK, RFA MOUNTS BAY, HMS SUTHERLAND, RFA BLACK ROVER along with supporting land bases which included FPGRM (Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines) A Company, 539 Sqd, JSATO YEOVILTON, NAS YEOVILTON, HMS RAIDER, CHF. The week consisted of a rehearsal day, a VVIP influence day and two sea days for students on advanced command and staff course (ACSC) 15. The week culminated in an amphibious demonstration onto Browndown Beach. The MCPV was identified as a perfect opportunity to deliver the core Naval message and show off the utility of the Royal Navy to a group of hand picked, influential individuals who will begin to advocate the Naval narrative in areas we wish to be prevalent. Here a viking showing its prowess over shale.

Maritime Combat Power Visits, Solent, 24-27 Oct.HMS Bulwark takes the lead role in a multi-platform Visit

MCPV - Maritime Combat Power Visits, Solent, 24-27 Oct 11. HMS BULWARK takes the lead role in a multi-platform Maritime Combat Power Visit involving HMS BULWARK, RFA MOUNTS BAY, HMS SUTHERLAND, RFA BLACK ROVER along with supporting land bases which included FPGRM (Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines) A Company, 539 Sqd, JSATO YEOVILTON, NAS YEOVILTON, HMS RAIDER, CHF. The week consisted of a rehearsal day, a VVIP influence day and two sea days for students on advanced command and staff course (ACSC) 15. The week culminated in an amphibious demonstration onto Browndown Beach. The MCPV was identified as a perfect opportunity to deliver the core Naval message and show off the utility of the Royal Navy to a group of hand picked, influential individuals who will begin to advocate the Naval narrative in areas we wish to be prevalent. Here, the terrorists are overpowered and a guard formation is deployed. Location - Port bridge wing of HMS BULWARK. Image: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Maritime Combat Power Visits, Solent, 24-27 Oct.HMS Bulwark takes the lead role in a multi-platform Visit

MCPV - Maritime Combat Power Visits, Solent, 24-27 Oct 11. HMS BULWARK takes the lead role in a multi-platform Maritime Combat Power Visit involving HMS BULWARK, RFA MOUNTS BAY, HMS SUTHERLAND, RFA BLACK ROVER along with supporting land bases which included FPGRM (Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines) A Company, 539 Sqd, JSATO YEOVILTON, NAS YEOVILTON, HMS RAIDER, CHF. The week consisted of a rehearsal day, a VVIP influence day and two sea days for students on advanced command and staff course (ACSC) 15. The week culminated in an amphibious demonstration onto Browndown Beach. The MCPV was identified as a perfect opportunity to deliver the core Naval message and show off the utility of the Royal Navy to a group of hand picked, influential individuals who will begin to advocate the Naval narrative in areas we wish to be prevalent.

Maritime Combat Power Visits, Solent, 24-27 Oct.HMS Bulwark takes the lead role in a multi-platform Visit

MCPV - Maritime Combat Power Visits, Solent, 24-27 Oct 11. HMS BULWARK takes the lead role in a multi-platform Maritime Combat Power Visit involving HMS BULWARK, RFA MOUNTS BAY, HMS SUTHERLAND, RFA BLACK ROVER along with supporting land bases which included FPGRM (Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines) A Company, 539 Sqd, JSATO YEOVILTON, NAS YEOVILTON, HMS RAIDER, CHF. The week consisted of a rehearsal day, a VVIP influence day and two sea days for students on advanced command and staff course (ACSC) 15. The week culminated in an amphibious demonstration onto Browndown Beach. The MCPV was identified as a perfect opportunity to deliver the core Naval message and show off the utility of the Royal Navy to a group of hand picked, influential individuals who will begin to advocate the Naval narrative in areas we wish to be prevalent.

RFA Wave Knight provides fuel for the French patrol ship FS Commandant Birot off Cyprus during the Cougar 11 deployment

CDT Birot and RFA Wave Night conducting Replenishment at Sea.

French marines are put ashore in Scotland from HMS Bulwark's landing craft during the Joint Warrior exercise earlier this month

French Military embarked forces on HMS BULWARK on exercise JOINT WARRIOR. The French personnel were picked up in Brest and trained onboard by the Royal Marines during the transit to the Western Scottish coast. Here a platoon of French Marines are conducting a beach insertion exercise. Images: LA(PHOT) Martin Carney

Amiral Rogel and Admiral Stanhope at the recent International Sea Power Symposium in the USA

Newport, R.I. (October 20, 2011) Chief of Naval Staff of the United Kingdom, ADM Sir Mark Stanhope and Chief of Staff, French Navy, ADM Bernard Rogel sign an agreement during the International Seapower Symposium in the Mahan reading room at the US Naval War College. More than 170 senior officers from more than 100 countries around the globe attend the twentieth International Seapower Symposium (ISS), a biennial event hosted by the Chief of Naval Operations at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I., Oct. 18-21. Participants include many of the senior-most officers from their nation's navy or coast guard. First held in 1969, ISS has become the largest gathering of the world's maritime leaders in history and provides a forum to discuss common challenges and promote international maritime security cooperation. This year's theme is "Security and Prosperity through Maritime Partnerships." (U.S. Navy photo by Logistics Specialist First Class John Stone, USN)

Highlands Challenge

Highlands Challenge

Highlands Challenge

Bulwark visits Scotland