3 Commando Brigade

DEFENCE SECRETARY VISITS UK FORCES TRAINING MALIAN TROOPS

Photographer Cpl Lu Scott;DEFENCE SECRETARY VISITS UK FORCES TRAINING MALIAN TROOPS

DEFENCE SECRETARY VISITS UK FORCES TRAINING MALIAN TROOPS

Photographer Cpl Lu Scott; DEFENCE SECRETARY VISITS UK FORCES TRAINING MALIAN TROOPS

Royal Marines go back to school

Royal Marines go back to school

Royal Marines go back to school

Royal Marines to parade at Leith for rededication

Marines scoop honours at US Wounded Warrior trials

Marine Joe Townsend receives his gold medal in the 10km hand-bike, from Major General Ed Davies, Commandant General Royal Marines

Marines scoop honours at US Wounded Warrior trials

Marine Liam Brentley received a special award from the coaches for the most improved archer

Marines scoop honours at US Wounded Warrior trials

Captain Ed Porter picked up the bronze medal in the cycle race

Marines scoop honours at US Wounded Warrior trials

Major Matt Hood (right) with the archery bronze medal

ISM Award for RM Support Worker

Royal Marines host Swedish counterparts

Royal Marines host Swedish counterparts

Royal Marines host Swedish counterparts

Navy and Royal Marines take aim with new pistols in £9m deal

**THIS IMAGE IS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 FRIDAY 11th JANUARY** Close up of new Glock 17 pistol.The MOD has signed a £9m contract to provide the Armed Forces with more than 25,000 new Glock sidearms. Personnel across all three Services will begin to recieve the new Glock 17s in the coming weeks and troops deployed to Afghanistan will be among the first to use the new weapon. The Glock pistol will replace the Browning which after being used by the Armed Forces for more than 40 years.

Navy and Royal Marines take aim with new pistols in £9m deal

**THIS IMAGE IS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 FRIDAY 11th JANUARY** Sgt Steve Lord from the Royal Marine Training School, Lymstone gave a live demonstration of the new Glock pistol at todays media facility held at Woolwich Barracks.The MOD has signed a £9m contract to provide the Armed Forces with more than 25,000 new Glock sidearms. Personnel across all three Services will begin to recieve the new Glock 17s in the coming weeks and troops deployed to Afghanistan will be among the first to use the new weapon. The Glock pistol will replace the Browning which after being used by the Armed Forces for more than 40 years. (Written consent obtained copy held at DE&S Photography)

Navy and Royal Marines take aim with new pistols in £9m deal

**THIS IMAGE IS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 FRIDAY 11th JANUARY** Sgt Steve Lord from the Royal Marine Training School, Lymstone gave a live demonstration of the new Glock pistol at todays media facility held at Woolwich Barracks.The MOD has signed a £9m contract to provide the Armed Forces with more than 25,000 new Glock sidearms. Personnel across all three Services will begin to recieve the new Glock 17s in the coming weeks and troops deployed to Afghanistan will be among the first to use the new weapon. The Glock pistol will replace the Browning which after being used by the Armed Forces for more than 40 years. (Written consent obtained copy held at DE&S Photography)

Navy and Royal Marines take aim with new pistols in £9m deal

**THIS IMAGE IS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 FRIDAY 11th JANUARY** New Glock 17 pistol in its holster. The MOD has signed a £9m contract to provide the Armed Forces with more than 25,000 new Glock sidearms. Personnel across all three Services will begin to recieve the new Glock 17s in the coming weeks and troops deployed to Afghanistan will be among the first to use the new weapon. The Glock pistol will replace the Browning which after being used by the Armed Forces for more than 40 years.

Navy and Royal Marines take aim with new pistols in £9m deal

**THIS IMAGE IS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 FRIDAY 11th JANUARY** Sgt Steve Lord from the Royal Marine Training School, Lymstone gave a live demonstration of the new Glock pistol at todays media facility held at Woolwich Barracks.The MOD has signed a £9m contract to provide the Armed Forces with more than 25,000 new Glock sidearms. Personnel across all three Services will begin to recieve the new Glock 17s in the coming weeks and troops deployed to Afghanistan will be among the first to use the new weapon. The Glock pistol will replace the Browning which after being used by the Armed Forces for more than 40 years. (Written consent obtained copy held at DE&S Photography)

Navy and Royal Marines take aim with new pistols in £9m deal

**THIS IMAGE IS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 FRIDAY 11th JANUARY** Sgt Steve Lord from the Royal Marine Training School, Lymstone gave a live demonstration of the new Glock pistol at todays media facility held at Woolwich Barracks.The MOD has signed a £9m contract to provide the Armed Forces with more than 25,000 new Glock sidearms. Personnel across all three Services will begin to recieve the new Glock 17s in the coming weeks and troops deployed to Afghanistan will be among the first to use the new weapon. The Glock pistol will replace the Browning which after being used by the Armed Forces for more than 40 years. (Written consent obtained copy held at DE&S Photography)

Lorraine Kelly and The Royal Marines

Lorraine Kelly descends the zip line toward the royal marine saftey crew

Lorraine Kelly and The Royal Marines

Second times a charm! Much more relaxed now and enjoying the moment Lorraine poses atop the Wellington Arch in London ahead of her zip line.

Lorraine Kelly and The Royal Marines

Marine Tom Senior descends on a zip wire from Wellington Arch, London.

Lorraine Kelly and The Royal Marines

Marine Tom Petty descends on a zip wire from Wellington Arch, London.

Lorraine Kelly and The Royal Marines

TV Presenter Lorraine Kelly prepares for her zipwire descent at Wellington Arch

Lorraine Kelly and The Royal Marines

TV Presenter Lorraine Kelly is pictured with a UK4U Christmas box at todays launch

Lorraine Kelly and The Royal Marines

TV Presenter Lorraine Kelly joined members of the Royal Marines today on a zip wire

Lorraine Kelly and The Royal Marines

Lorraine Kelly and The Royal Marines

TV Presenter Lorraine Kelly joined members of the Royal Marines today on a zip wire

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Royal Marines and French Marines Operating together during Cougar 12

Meet the Marines

Meet the Marines

Memorial to Edinburgh's Royal Marine Hero

Veteran Marines restore memorial to Edinburgh’s Royal Marine hero. Royal Marines, past and present, gathered at a restored memorial to a fallen colleague outside Ocean Terminal in Leith recently. The memorial to Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC was rebuilt just a few months ago and is an important focal point for the Edinburgh Branch of the Royal Marines Association. The only Royal Marine winner of the Victoria Cross during the Second World War, Hunter is both an important historical Edinburgh figure and a significant part of Royal Marines history. Attending the event were representatives from the Royal Marines Association, the Royal Marines Reserves and the Royal Naval Regional Headquarters in Scotland.

Memorial to Edinburgh's Royal Marine Hero

Veteran Marines restore memorial to Edinburgh’s Royal Marine hero. Royal Marines, past and present, gathered at a restored memorial to a fallen colleague outside Ocean Terminal in Leith recently. The memorial to Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC was rebuilt just a few months ago and is an important focal point for the Edinburgh Branch of the Royal Marines Association. The only Royal Marine winner of the Victoria Cross during the Second World War, Hunter is both an important historical Edinburgh figure and a significant part of Royal Marines history. Attending the event were representatives from the Royal Marines Association, the Royal Marines Reserves and the Royal Naval Regional Headquarters in Scotland.

Memorial to Edinburgh's Royal Marine Hero

Veteran Marines restore memorial to Edinburgh’s Royal Marine hero. Royal Marines, past and present, gathered at a restored memorial to a fallen colleague outside Ocean Terminal in Leith recently. The memorial to Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC was rebuilt just a few months ago and is an important focal point for the Edinburgh Branch of the Royal Marines Association. The only Royal Marine winner of the Victoria Cross during the Second World War, Hunter is both an important historical Edinburgh figure and a significant part of Royal Marines history. Attending the event were representatives from the Royal Marines Association, the Royal Marines Reserves and the Royal Naval Regional Headquarters in Scotland. *** Local Caption *** Pictured is Captain Chris McGinley RMR thanking the members of the Royal Marines Association, Royal Marines Reservists and Regulars in attendance for their efforts and support in the renovation of the memorial.

Memorial to Edinburgh's Royal Marine Hero

Veteran Marines restore memorial to Edinburgh’s Royal Marine hero. Royal Marines, past and present, gathered at a restored memorial to a fallen colleague outside Ocean Terminal in Leith recently. The memorial to Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC was rebuilt just a few months ago and is an important focal point for the Edinburgh Branch of the Royal Marines Association. The only Royal Marine winner of the Victoria Cross during the Second World War, Hunter is both an important historical Edinburgh figure and a significant part of Royal Marines history. Attending the event were representatives from the Royal Marines Association, the Royal Marines Reserves and the Royal Naval Regional Headquarters in Scotland.

Memorial to Edinburgh's Royal Marine Hero

Veteran Marines restore memorial to Edinburgh’s Royal Marine hero. Royal Marines, past and present, gathered at a restored memorial to a fallen colleague outside Ocean Terminal in Leith recently. The memorial to Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC was rebuilt just a few months ago and is an important focal point for the Edinburgh Branch of the Royal Marines Association. The only Royal Marine winner of the Victoria Cross during the Second World War, Hunter is both an important historical Edinburgh figure and a significant part of Royal Marines history. Attending the event were representatives from the Royal Marines Association, the Royal Marines Reserves and the Royal Naval Regional Headquarters in Scotland.

Major Adam Whitmarsh RM Receiving his Commendation

Major Adam Whitmarsh RM

Major Adam Whitmarsh RM

Major Adam Whitmarsh RM

Pictured - Major Whitmarsh RM. Home town stories of Royal Navy, Royal Marine and Royal fleet Auxillary ratings and officers after the apprehension of Yemeni 18 capturing 14 Pirates On Friday 13th Janurary 2012.

Royal Marines honour the men who paved the way for D-Day

HEAD OF BRITISH ARMED FORCES PAYS TRIBUTE TO SECRET FORCES Pictured: Veteran members of the COPP arrive at the memorial service held at Hayling Island. The head of the Armed Forces has praised a band of once-secret commandos at a memorial unveiling in Hampshire. Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, lauded veterans from the elite Combined Operations Pilotage Party (COPP) after Countess Mountbatten of Burma had unveiled a granite monument at Hayling Island. The unit was created by Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1943 after the failed Dieppe raid of 1942 and was based at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The two-metre high granite monument was officially unveiled by Lord Louis Mountbatten’s daughter, Lady Mountbatten. She said: “It’s a really wonderful occasion, with a large crowd marking the bravery and courage of the COPPists. Hundreds of people attended the event, which was presented by Four Weddings and a Funeral actress Anna Chancellor and Wendy Adams-Evans. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Royal Marines honour the men who paved the way for D-Day

HEAD OF BRITISH ARMED FORCES PAYS TRIBUTE TO SECRET FORCES Pictured: Countess Mountbatten, VIPs and serving members of the Armed Forces listen on attentively during a talk at the memorial service held at Hayling Island. The head of the Armed Forces has praised a band of once-secret commandos at a memorial unveiling in Hampshire. Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, lauded veterans from the elite Combined Operations Pilotage Party (COPP) after Countess Mountbatten of Burma had unveiled a granite monument at Hayling Island. The unit was created by Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1943 after the failed Dieppe raid of 1942 and was based at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The two-metre high granite monument was officially unveiled by Lord Louis Mountbatten’s daughter, Lady Mountbatten. She said: “It’s a really wonderful occasion, with a large crowd marking the bravery and courage of the COPPists. Hundreds of people attended the event, which was presented by Four Weddings and a Funeral actress Anna Chancellor and Wendy Adams-Evans. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Royal Marines honour the men who paved the way for D-Day

HEAD OF BRITISH ARMED FORCES PAYS TRIBUTE TO SECRET FORCESPictured: Members of the armed forces lay wreaths at the memorial service held at Hayling Island.The head of the Armed Forces has praised a band of once-secret commandos at a memorial unveiling in Hampshire. Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, lauded veterans from the elite Combined Operations Pilotage Party (COPP) after Countess Mountbatten of Burma had unveiled a granite monument at Hayling Island. The unit was created by Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1943 after the failed Dieppe raid of 1942 and was based at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The two-metre high granite monument was officially unveiled by Lord Louis Mountbatten’s daughter, Lady Mountbatten.She said: “It’s a really wonderful occasion, with a large crowd marking the bravery and courage of the COPPists. Hundreds of people attended the event, which was presented by Four Weddings and a Funeral actress Anna Chancellor and Wendy Adams-Evans.Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Royal Marines honour the men who paved the way for D-Day

HEAD OF BRITISH ARMED FORCES PAYS TRIBUTE TO SECRET FORCES Pictured: the Countess and VIPs stand for the Country's National Anthem. The head of the Armed Forces has praised a band of once-secret commandos at a memorial unveiling in Hampshire. Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, lauded veterans from the elite Combined Operations Pilotage Party (COPP) after Countess Mountbatten of Burma had unveiled a granite monument at Hayling Island. The unit was created by Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1943 after the failed Dieppe raid of 1942 and was based at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The two-metre high granite monument was officially unveiled by Lord Louis Mountbatten’s daughter, Lady Mountbatten. She said: “It’s a really wonderful occasion, with a large crowd marking the bravery and courage of the COPPists. Hundreds of people attended the event, which was presented by Four Weddings and a Funeral actress Anna Chancellor and Wendy Adams-Evans. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Royal Marines honour the men who paved the way for D-Day

HEAD OF BRITISH ARMED FORCES PAYS TRIBUTE TO SECRET FORCES Pictured: The memorial stone towers over speakers during the memorial service at Hayling Island. The head of the Armed Forces has praised a band of once-secret commandos at a memorial unveiling in Hampshire. Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, lauded veterans from the elite Combined Operations Pilotage Party (COPP) after Countess Mountbatten of Burma had unveiled a granite monument at Hayling Island. The unit was created by Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1943 after the failed Dieppe raid of 1942 and was based at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The two-metre high granite monument was officially unveiled by Lord Louis Mountbatten’s daughter, Lady Mountbatten. She said: “It’s a really wonderful occasion, with a large crowd marking the bravery and courage of the COPPists. Hundreds of people attended the event, which was presented by Four Weddings and a Funeral actress Anna Chancellor and Wendy Adams-Evans. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Royal Marines honour the men who paved the way for D-Day

HEAD OF BRITISH ARMED FORCES PAYS TRIBUTE TO SECRET FORCES Pictured: The memorial that was unveiled on Hayling Island on the 27th September 2012. The head of the Armed Forces has praised a band of once-secret commandos at a memorial unveiling in Hampshire. Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, lauded veterans from the elite Combined Operations Pilotage Party (COPP) after Countess Mountbatten of Burma had unveiled a granite monument at Hayling Island. The unit was created by Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1943 after the failed Dieppe raid of 1942 and was based at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The two-metre high granite monument was officially unveiled by Lord Louis Mountbatten’s daughter, Lady Mountbatten. She said: “It’s a really wonderful occasion, with a large crowd marking the bravery and courage of the COPPists. Hundreds of people attended the event, which was presented by Four Weddings and a Funeral actress Anna Chancellor and Wendy Adams-Evans. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Royal Marines honour the men who paved the way for D-Day

HEAD OF BRITISH ARMED FORCES PAYS TRIBUTE TO SECRET FORCES Pictured: Major General Ed Davies CBE makes a speech in honour of the COPP members of WW2. The head of the Armed Forces has praised a band of once-secret commandos at a memorial unveiling in Hampshire. Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, lauded veterans from the elite Combined Operations Pilotage Party (COPP) after Countess Mountbatten of Burma had unveiled a granite monument at Hayling Island. The unit was created by Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1943 after the failed Dieppe raid of 1942 and was based at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The two-metre high granite monument was officially unveiled by Lord Louis Mountbatten’s daughter, Lady Mountbatten. She said: “It’s a really wonderful occasion, with a large crowd marking the bravery and courage of the COPPists. Hundreds of people attended the event, which was presented by Four Weddings and a Funeral actress Anna Chancellor and Wendy Adams-Evans. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Royal Marines honour the men who paved the way for D-Day

HEAD OF BRITISH ARMED FORCES PAYS TRIBUTE TO SECRET FORCES Pictured: Anna Chancellor and Wendy Adam Evans look on whilst a VIP talks to the audience. The head of the Armed Forces has praised a band of once-secret commandos at a memorial unveiling in Hampshire. Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, lauded veterans from the elite Combined Operations Pilotage Party (COPP) after Countess Mountbatten of Burma had unveiled a granite monument at Hayling Island. The unit was created by Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1943 after the failed Dieppe raid of 1942 and was based at Hayling Island Sailing Club. The two-metre high granite monument was officially unveiled by Lord Louis Mountbatten’s daughter, Lady Mountbatten. She said: “It’s a really wonderful occasion, with a large crowd marking the bravery and courage of the COPPists. Hundreds of people attended the event, which was presented by Four Weddings and a Funeral actress Anna Chancellor and Wendy Adams-Evans. Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

AB Harriet Grant preps RN Rm cookery contest 2012

Chris Tanner, Ldg Chef Paul Evans, Chef Sam Tucker, Marine Chef Tom Hanson, James Tanner

L to R James and Chris Tanner taste RM cookery contest 2012

Lympstone team Chris Tanner L Chef Ollie Dugmore, AB Harriet Grant, Mne Jamie Selwood, James Tanner

Lympstone team Chris Tanner L Chef Ollie Dugmore, AB Harriet Grant, Mne Jamie Selwood, James Tanner_1

RM cookery 2012 Commando Logistics l2r Mne Anthony Grham, Mne Kevin Gills, LCpl Winston Kuva

RM winners 42Cdo l2r Chris Tanner, LCpl John McCormick Cpl Mark Johnson LCpl Jeremy Hooper James Tanner

Tanner Brothers R and WO Frankie Vaughan L & WO1 Chaz Talbot centre taste RM catering contest 2012

Medical Assistant Matt Rust on the final climb

Lance Bombardier Steve Chadwick on the qualifier

Surgeon Lieutenant Steve Glennie on the final climb

The Quay

Adm Zambellas & Parker Hall plaque 2012

Adm Zambellas chats to two recruits in rehab centre 2012

Adm Zambellas and poles rehab centre 2012

Admiral Sir George Zambellas opens Parker Hall 2012

Parker Hall CTC consultation booths 2012

Parker Hall outside built 2012

MtM display

the 400 team

deadlift

the band

CGRM award to NPFS workers Helen Howlett & Warrant Officer Jim Gilholm

Images captured are of Royal Naval community workers who support military families while spouses are on combat duty have been presented with Commandant General Royal Marines (CGRM) Commendation. The award recognises community support work with families of service personnel during the Afghanistan conflict last year when Plymouth-based 3 Commando Brigade headed UK forces. The ceremony took place in the officer’s mess in Stonehouse barracks, Plymouth

Left to right: Becky Leslie, WO Jim Gilholm, lynda Pearson NPFS E, Helen Howlett, Brig Martin Smith

Images captured are of Royal Naval community workers who support military families while spouses are on combat duty have been presented with Commandant General Royal Marines (CGRM) Commendation. The award recognises community support work with families of service personnel during the Afghanistan conflict last year when Plymouth-based 3 Commando Brigade headed UK forces. The ceremony took place in the officer’s mess in Stonehouse barracks, Plymouth

Lynda Pearson (on the left) and Becky Leslie

Images captured are of Royal Naval community workers who support military families while spouses are on combat duty have been presented with Commandant General Royal Marines (CGRM) Commendation. The award recognises community support work with families of service personnel during the Afghanistan conflict last year when Plymouth-based 3 Commando Brigade headed UK forces. The ceremony took place in the officer’s mess in Stonehouse barracks, Plymouth

1SL and Liam Fox visit 3 Cdo

RT HON DR LIAM FOX MP, SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, VISITS 42 COMMANDO ROYAL MARINES IN AFGHANISTAN.On the16 June 2011 Right Honourable Doctor Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for Defence, and the 1st Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, Visited 42 Commando Royal Marines at Patrol Base Wahid, Nadi-e Ali North, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Here Dr Fox and the Admiral can be seen speaking to Afgan National Army Major Rahim Ali.Images taken by Leading Airman David Hillhouse.

1SL and Liam Fox visit 3 Cdo

RT HON DR LIAM FOX MP, SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, VISITS 42 COMMANDO ROYAL MARINES IN AFGHANISTAN.On the16 June 2011 Right Honourable Doctor Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for Defence, and the 1st Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, Visited 42 Commando Royal Marines at Patrol Base Wahid, Nadi-e Ali North, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Here the Counter Improvised Explosive Device Team (CIED) can be seen displaying and demonstrating their equipment.Images taken by Leading Airman David Hillhouse.

1SL and Liam Fox visit 3 Cdo

RT HON DR LIAM FOX MP, SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, VISITS 42 COMMANDO ROYAL MARINES IN AFGHANISTAN.On the16 June 2011 Right Honourable Doctor Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for Defence, and the 1st Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, Visited 42 Commando Royal Marines at Patrol Base Wahid, Nadi-e Ali North, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Here the Commanding Officer of 42 Commando Lt Col Murchison can be seen showing Dr Fox around the Patrol Base not long after his arrival.Images taken by Leading Airman David Hillhouse.

1SL and Liam Fox visit 3 Cdo

RT HON DR LIAM FOX MP, SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE, VISITS 42 COMMANDO ROYAL MARINES IN AFGHANISTAN.On the16 June 2011 Right Honourable Doctor Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for Defence, and the 1st Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, Visited 42 Commando Royal Marines at Patrol Base Wahid, Nadi-e Ali North, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Here the Counter Improvised Explosive Device Team (CIED) can be seen displaying and demonstrating their equipment.Images taken by Leading Airman David Hillhouse.

Royal Marines on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet where Mne York warms up on the archery practice range

Royal Marines on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet play basketball against Quantico

MA Alison Mills RN with the Royal Marines on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet play football against the USS Truman

The Royal Marines take on the US Marine Corps at shooting on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet

The Royal Marines take on the US Marine Corps at shooting on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet

The Royal Marines take on the US Marine Corps at shooting on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet

The Royal Marines take on the US Marine Corps at shooting on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet

The Royal Marines take on the US Marine Corps at shooting on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet

The Royal Marines take on the US Marine Corps at shooting on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet

The Royal Marines take on the US Marine Corps at shooting on Exercise Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines take on US teams in Ex Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines take on US teams in Ex Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines take on US teams in Ex Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines take on US teams in Ex Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines take on US teams in Ex Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines take on US teams in Ex Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines take on US teams in Ex Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines take on US teams in Ex Virginia Gauntlet

Royal Marines take on US teams in Ex Virginia Gauntlet

Commando Speed March

Commando Speed March

David Cameron visits 3 Commando Brigade

David Cameron visits 3 Commando Brigade

Royal Marines demonstrate some of their inventory of raiding craft – from foreground to background: a Jetski, Zodiac raider, Rigid Raider, 22ft RIB, 28ft and Offshore Raiding Craft

NEW ADJT PORTRAIT IMAGE

NEW ADJT PORTRAIT IMAGE

View of the damage on theSarie Marais

Images taken by Naval Photographers on display at the Imperial War Museum

Images taken by Naval Photographers on display at the Imperial War Museum

Images taken by Naval Photographers on display at the Imperial War Museum

Images taken by Naval Photographers on display at the Imperial War Museum

Ambulance Response Troop (ART)

Ambulance Response Troop (ART)

Ambulance Response Troop (ART)

SONY DSC

Ambulance Response Troop (ART)

SONY DSC

On Monday 31st October 2011 a reception was held in the Palace of Westminster for Armed Forces Personnel who had taken part in Op Herrick 14.

On Monday 31st October 2011 a reception was held in the Palace of Westminster for Armed Forces Personnel who had taken part in Op Herrick 14. The reception was hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Armed Forces to mark the successful conclusion of Op Herrick 14. Approximately 120 Armed Forces personnel marched from Wellington Barracks to Parliament Square and into the grounds of the Palace of Westminster.

On Monday 31st October 2011 a reception was held in the Palace of Westminster for Armed Forces Personnel who had taken part in Op Herrick 14.

On Monday 31st October 2011 a reception was held in the Palace of Westminster for Armed Forces Personnel who had taken part in Op Herrick 14. The reception was hosted by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Armed Forces to mark the successful conclusion of Op Herrick 14. Approximately 120 Armed Forces personnel marched from Wellington Barracks to Parliament Square and into the grounds of the Palace of Westminster.The Parade was lead by Brigadier Ed Davis, Commander of 3 Commando Brigade Royal MarinesPicture: LA(Phot) Gary Weatherston

On Monday 31st October 2011 a reception was held in the Palace of Westminster for Armed Forces Personnel who had taken part in Op Herrick 14

BRAVE personnel back from Afghanistan have been honoured after parading through central London. Servicemen and women from units which deployed to Operation Herrick marched from Wellington Barracks to the Palace of the Westminster. There a reception was hosted yesterday (31/10/11) by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Armed Forces to mark the conclusion of Op Herrick 14. In all 120 personnel took part, from the Royal Marines’ 3 Commando Brigade, 45 and 42 Commando, 30 Commando Group, 29 Commando Royal Artillery, Commando Logistics Regiment, 24 Commando Engineering Regiment, the Medical Group and 101 Engineering Regiment. The Parade was lead by Brigadier Ed Davis, Commander of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, accompanied by the Royal Marines Band. Lt Col Ewen Murchison, Commanding Officer of 42 Commando Royal Marines which was deployed to Nad-e Ali District in Helmand Province, talked about their main role which was to accelerate the development of the Afghan Security Forces. The aim was to empower the Police and the Army so that in the near future they can take sole responsibility for providing security for the people of Helmand. A quarter of the checkpoints in the area were handed over to them; a clear indication of their increased capability and confidence. He paid tribute to the Service personnel who had been a part of Herrick 14. He said: “I am extremely proud of the achievements of everyone in the unit for the courage, bravery and determination they displayed in the course of discharging their duties.” Images taken by LA(Phot) David Hillhouse.

On Monday 31st October 2011 a reception was held in the Palace of Westminster for Armed Forces Personnel who had taken part in Op Herrick 14.

BRAVE personnel back from Afghanistan have been honoured after parading through central London. Servicemen and women from units which deployed to Operation Herrick marched from Wellington Barracks to the Palace of the Westminster. There a reception was hosted yesterday (31/10/11) by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Armed Forces to mark the conclusion of Op Herrick 14. In all 120 personnel took part, from the Royal Marines’ 3 Commando Brigade, 45 and 42 Commando, 30 Commando Group, 29 Commando Royal Artillery, Commando Logistics Regiment, 24 Commando Engineering Regiment, the Medical Group and 101 Engineering Regiment. The Parade was lead by Brigadier Ed Davis, Commander of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, accompanied by the Royal Marines Band. Lt Col Ewen Murchison, Commanding Officer of 42 Commando Royal Marines which was deployed to Nad-e Ali District in Helmand Province, talked about their main role which was to accelerate the development of the Afghan Security Forces. The aim was to empower the Police and the Army so that in the near future they can take sole responsibility for providing security for the people of Helmand. A quarter of the checkpoints in the area were handed over to them; a clear indication of their increased capability and confidence. He paid tribute to the Service personnel who had been a part of Herrick 14. He said: “I am extremely proud of the achievements of everyone in the unit for the courage, bravery and determination they displayed in the course of discharging their duties.” Images taken by LA(Phot) David Hillhouse.

RM Band

Pictured here are Marines and Soldiers of 3 Commando Brigade parading to Westminster after completing a successful six month tour of Afghanistan during Operation Herrick 14.The Parade, led by the Royal Marines Band, left Wellington Barracks and marched down Bird Cage Walk and into Parliament Square where the crowds cheered and clapped as they entered the gates of Westminster.

3 Cdo Parade

Pictured here are Marines and Soldiers of 3 Commando Brigade parading to Westminster after completing a successful six month tour of Afghanistan during Operation Herrick 14.The Parade, led by the Royal Marines Band, left Wellington Barracks and marched down Bird Cage Walk and into Parliament Square where the crowds cheered and clapped as they entered the gates of Westminster.

3 Cdo Parade

Pictured here are Marines and Soldiers of 3 Commando Brigade parading to Westminster after completing a successful six month tour of Afghanistan during Operation Herrick 14.The Parade, led by the Royal Marines Band, left Wellington Barracks and marched down Bird Cage Walk and into Parliament Square where the crowds cheered and clapped as they entered the gates of Westminster.

RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS MARK ARMISTICE DAY IN PLYMOUTH

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE HOME COMING PARADEARMISTICE DAY PARADE FOR RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS More than one thousand Plymouth-based Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade, will parade through Plymouth on Armistice Day to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand, Afghanistan.Hundreds of loved ones and well-wishers are expected to gather on Plymouth Hoe and along Royal Parade on Friday, 11 November, as troops from 3 Commando Brigade Headquarters, 30 Commando IX Group, 42 Commando, 29 Commando Royal Artillery and 24 Commando Royal Engineers mark their homecoming with a Remembrance Service and marching parade.Pictured here are Royal Marines marching down the Royal Parade, Plymouth. Pictures by LA(Phot) James CrawfordFRPU(W) *** Local Caption *** Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar

RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS MARK ARMISTICE DAY IN PLYMOUTH

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE HOME COMING PARADE ARMISTICE DAY PARADE FOR RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS More than one thousand Plymouth-based Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade, will parade through Plymouth on Armistice Day to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand, Afghanistan. Hundreds of loved ones and well-wishers are expected to gather on Plymouth Hoe and along Royal Parade on Friday, 11 November, as troops from 3 Commando Brigade Headquarters, 30 Commando IX Group, 42 Commando, 29 Commando Royal Artillery and 24 Commando Royal Engineers mark their homecoming with a Remembrance Service and marching parade. Pictured here is the Royal Marines band leading the parade down the Royal Parade, Plymouth. Pictures by LA(Phot) James Crawford FRPU(W) *** Local Caption *** Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar

RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS MARK ARMISTICE DAY IN PLYMOUTH

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE HOME COMING PARADE ARMISTICE DAY PARADE FOR RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS More than one thousand Plymouth-based Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade, will parade through Plymouth on Armistice Day to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand, Afghanistan. Hundreds of loved ones and well-wishers are expected to gather on Plymouth Hoe and along Royal Parade on Friday, 11 November, as troops from 3 Commando Brigade Headquarters, 30 Commando IX Group, 42 Commando, 29 Commando Royal Artillery and 24 Commando Royal Engineers mark their homecoming with a Remembrance Service and marching parade. Pictured here is Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar inspecting the troops. Pictures by LA(Phot) James Crawford FRPU(W) *** Local Caption *** Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar

RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS MARK ARMISTICE DAY IN PLYMOUTH

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE HOME COMING PARADE ARMISTICE DAY PARADE FOR RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS More than one thousand Plymouth-based Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade, will parade through Plymouth on Armistice Day to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand, Afghanistan. Hundreds of loved ones and well-wishers are expected to gather on Plymouth Hoe and along Royal Parade on Friday, 11 November, as troops from 3 Commando Brigade Headquarters, 30 Commando IX Group, 42 Commando, 29 Commando Royal Artillery and 24 Commando Royal Engineers mark their homecoming with a Remembrance Service and marching parade. Pictured here is Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar presenting a medal. Pictures by LA(Phot) James Crawford FRPU(W) *** Local Caption *** Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar

RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS MARK ARMISTICE DAY IN PLYMOUTH

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE HOME COMING PARADEARMISTICE DAY PARADE FOR RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS More than one thousand Plymouth-based Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade, will parade through Plymouth on Armistice Day to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand, Afghanistan.Hundreds of loved ones and well-wishers are expected to gather on Plymouth Hoe and along Royal Parade on Friday, 11 November, as troops from 3 Commando Brigade Headquarters, 30 Commando IX Group, 42 Commando, 29 Commando Royal Artillery and 24 Commando Royal Engineers mark their homecoming with a Remembrance Service and marching parade.Pictured here is Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar Pictures by LA(Phot) James CrawfordFRPU(W) *** Local Caption *** Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar

RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS MARK ARMISTICE DAY IN PLYMOUTH

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE HOME COMING PARADE ARMISTICE DAY PARADE FOR RETURNED AFGHANISTAN TROOPS More than one thousand Plymouth-based Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade, will parade through Plymouth on Armistice Day to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand, Afghanistan. Hundreds of loved ones and well-wishers are expected to gather on Plymouth Hoe and along Royal Parade on Friday, 11 November, as troops from 3 Commando Brigade Headquarters, 30 Commando IX Group, 42 Commando, 29 Commando Royal Artillery and 24 Commando Royal Engineers mark their homecoming with a Remembrance Service and marching parade. Pictured here is Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar presenting a medal. Pictures by LA(Phot) James Crawford FRPU(W) *** Local Caption *** Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Sir Trevor Soar

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE WELCOME HOME PARADE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

More than 650 servicemen and women who have just returned from a 6 month mission in Afghanistan will proudly parade through the centre of Exeter at 1100 on Wednesday 16 November to commemorate the homecoming of Task Force Helmand from Op HERRICK 14. The parade will involve members of PlymouthÕs 42 Commando Royal Marines, 30 Commando Royal Marines and 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery; ChivenorÕs 24 Commando Engineer Regiment and Commando Logistics Regiment, GloucestershireÕs 1st Battalion The Rifles (1RIFLES) as well as elements of 7 Armoured Brigade, 101 Logistics Brigade and 45 Commando Royal Marines. Many of those taking part are either based in the West Country or were born here. Following the parade, a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Exeter Cathedral. More than 1,000 people will attend the ticket only event, including families of those who have served in Afghanistan. Thousands more men, women and children from the local community are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral during the Thanksgiving Service to show their thanks and support for the achievements of 3 Commando Brigade. In all, more than 6,500 servicemen and women from all three branches of the Armed Services deployed on the 3 Commando Brigade led Op HERRICK 14 mission; 50% came from units which are part of 3 Commando Brigade itself. These servicemen and women have been steadily returning home to all four corners of the West Country and beyond over the past six weeks. The last contingent only returned home a week ago, when ÔAÕ Company 1RIFLES returned to Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire. While in Afghanistan, 3 Commando Brigade served under the name ÔTask Force HelmandÕ. Its mission was to bring stability and security to Helmand Province by building on the successes of previous Brigades in protecting local people and preventing the country from once again being used as a safe haven for international terrorists. Another key part of this mission was t

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE WELCOME HOME PARADE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

More than 650 servicemen and women who have just returned from a 6 month mission in Afghanistan will proudly parade through the centre of Exeter at 1100 on Wednesday 16 November to commemorate the homecoming of Task Force Helmand from Op HERRICK 14. The parade will involve members of PlymouthÕs 42 Commando Royal Marines, 30 Commando Royal Marines and 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery; ChivenorÕs 24 Commando Engineer Regiment and Commando Logistics Regiment, GloucestershireÕs 1st Battalion The Rifles (1RIFLES) as well as elements of 7 Armoured Brigade, 101 Logistics Brigade and 45 Commando Royal Marines. Many of those taking part are either based in the West Country or were born here. Following the parade, a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Exeter Cathedral. More than 1,000 people will attend the ticket only event, including families of those who have served in Afghanistan. Thousands more men, women and children from the local community are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral during the Thanksgiving Service to show their thanks and support for the achievements of 3 Commando Brigade. In all, more than 6,500 servicemen and women from all three branches of the Armed Services deployed on the 3 Commando Brigade led Op HERRICK 14 mission; 50% came from units which are part of 3 Commando Brigade itself. These servicemen and women have been steadily returning home to all four corners of the West Country and beyond over the past six weeks. The last contingent only returned home a week ago, when ÔAÕ Company 1RIFLES returned to Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire. While in Afghanistan, 3 Commando Brigade served under the name ÔTask Force HelmandÕ. Its mission was to bring stability and security to Helmand Province by building on the successes of previous Brigades in protecting local people and preventing the country from once again being used as a safe haven for international terrorists. Another key part of this mission was t

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE WELCOME HOME PARADE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

More than 650 servicemen and women who have just returned from a 6 month mission in Afghanistan will proudly parade through the centre of Exeter at 1100 on Wednesday 16 November to commemorate the homecoming of Task Force Helmand from Op HERRICK 14. The parade will involve members of PlymouthÕs 42 Commando Royal Marines, 30 Commando Royal Marines and 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery; ChivenorÕs 24 Commando Engineer Regiment and Commando Logistics Regiment, GloucestershireÕs 1st Battalion The Rifles (1RIFLES) as well as elements of 7 Armoured Brigade, 101 Logistics Brigade and 45 Commando Royal Marines. Many of those taking part are either based in the West Country or were born here. Following the parade, a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Exeter Cathedral. More than 1,000 people will attend the ticket only event, including families of those who have served in Afghanistan. Thousands more men, women and children from the local community are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral during the Thanksgiving Service to show their thanks and support for the achievements of 3 Commando Brigade. In all, more than 6,500 servicemen and women from all three branches of the Armed Services deployed on the 3 Commando Brigade led Op HERRICK 14 mission; 50% came from units which are part of 3 Commando Brigade itself. These servicemen and women have been steadily returning home to all four corners of the West Country and beyond over the past six weeks. The last contingent only returned home a week ago, when ÔAÕ Company 1RIFLES returned to Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire. While in Afghanistan, 3 Commando Brigade served under the name ÔTask Force HelmandÕ. Its mission was to bring stability and security to Helmand Province by building on the successes of previous Brigades in protecting local people and preventing the country from once again being used as a safe haven for international terrorists. Another key part of this mission was t

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE WELCOME HOME PARADE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

More than 650 servicemen and women who have just returned from a 6 month mission in Afghanistan will proudly parade through the centre of Exeter at 1100 on Wednesday 16 November to commemorate the homecoming of Task Force Helmand from Op HERRICK 14. The parade will involve members of PlymouthÕs 42 Commando Royal Marines, 30 Commando Royal Marines and 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery; ChivenorÕs 24 Commando Engineer Regiment and Commando Logistics Regiment, GloucestershireÕs 1st Battalion The Rifles (1RIFLES) as well as elements of 7 Armoured Brigade, 101 Logistics Brigade and 45 Commando Royal Marines. Many of those taking part are either based in the West Country or were born here. Following the parade, a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Exeter Cathedral. More than 1,000 people will attend the ticket only event, including families of those who have served in Afghanistan. Thousands more men, women and children from the local community are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral during the Thanksgiving Service to show their thanks and support for the achievements of 3 Commando Brigade. In all, more than 6,500 servicemen and women from all three branches of the Armed Services deployed on the 3 Commando Brigade led Op HERRICK 14 mission; 50% came from units which are part of 3 Commando Brigade itself. These servicemen and women have been steadily returning home to all four corners of the West Country and beyond over the past six weeks. The last contingent only returned home a week ago, when ÔAÕ Company 1RIFLES returned to Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire. While in Afghanistan, 3 Commando Brigade served under the name ÔTask Force HelmandÕ. Its mission was to bring stability and security to Helmand Province by building on the successes of previous Brigades in protecting local people and preventing the country from once again being used as a safe haven for international terrorists. Another key part of this mission was t

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE WELCOME HOME PARADE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

More than 650 servicemen and women who have just returned from a 6 month mission in Afghanistan will proudly parade through the centre of Exeter at 1100 on Wednesday 16 November to commemorate the homecoming of Task Force Helmand from Op HERRICK 14. The parade will involve members of PlymouthÕs 42 Commando Royal Marines, 30 Commando Royal Marines and 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery; ChivenorÕs 24 Commando Engineer Regiment and Commando Logistics Regiment, GloucestershireÕs 1st Battalion The Rifles (1RIFLES) as well as elements of 7 Armoured Brigade, 101 Logistics Brigade and 45 Commando Royal Marines. Many of those taking part are either based in the West Country or were born here. Following the parade, a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Exeter Cathedral. More than 1,000 people will attend the ticket only event, including families of those who have served in Afghanistan. Thousands more men, women and children from the local community are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral during the Thanksgiving Service to show their thanks and support for the achievements of 3 Commando Brigade. In all, more than 6,500 servicemen and women from all three branches of the Armed Services deployed on the 3 Commando Brigade led Op HERRICK 14 mission; 50% came from units which are part of 3 Commando Brigade itself. These servicemen and women have been steadily returning home to all four corners of the West Country and beyond over the past six weeks. The last contingent only returned home a week ago, when ÔAÕ Company 1RIFLES returned to Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire. While in Afghanistan, 3 Commando Brigade served under the name ÔTask Force HelmandÕ. Its mission was to bring stability and security to Helmand Province by building on the successes of previous Brigades in protecting local people and preventing the country from once again being used as a safe haven for international terrorists. Another key part of this mission was t

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE WELCOME HOME PARADE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

More than 650 servicemen and women who have just returned from a 6 month mission in Afghanistan will proudly parade through the centre of Exeter at 1100 on Wednesday 16 November to commemorate the homecoming of Task Force Helmand from Op HERRICK 14. The parade will involve members of PlymouthÕs 42 Commando Royal Marines, 30 Commando Royal Marines and 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery; ChivenorÕs 24 Commando Engineer Regiment and Commando Logistics Regiment, GloucestershireÕs 1st Battalion The Rifles (1RIFLES) as well as elements of 7 Armoured Brigade, 101 Logistics Brigade and 45 Commando Royal Marines. Many of those taking part are either based in the West Country or were born here. Following the parade, a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Exeter Cathedral. More than 1,000 people will attend the ticket only event, including families of those who have served in Afghanistan. Thousands more men, women and children from the local community are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral during the Thanksgiving Service to show their thanks and support for the achievements of 3 Commando Brigade. In all, more than 6,500 servicemen and women from all three branches of the Armed Services deployed on the 3 Commando Brigade led Op HERRICK 14 mission; 50% came from units which are part of 3 Commando Brigade itself. These servicemen and women have been steadily returning home to all four corners of the West Country and beyond over the past six weeks. The last contingent only returned home a week ago, when ÔAÕ Company 1RIFLES returned to Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire. While in Afghanistan, 3 Commando Brigade served under the name ÔTask Force HelmandÕ. Its mission was to bring stability and security to Helmand Province by building on the successes of previous Brigades in protecting local people and preventing the country from once again being used as a safe haven for international terrorists. Another key part of this mission was t

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE WELCOME HOME PARADE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

More than 650 servicemen and women who have just returned from a 6 month mission in Afghanistan will proudly parade through the centre of Exeter at 1100 on Wednesday 16 November to commemorate the homecoming of Task Force Helmand from Op HERRICK 14. The parade will involve members of PlymouthÕs 42 Commando Royal Marines, 30 Commando Royal Marines and 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery; ChivenorÕs 24 Commando Engineer Regiment and Commando Logistics Regiment, GloucestershireÕs 1st Battalion The Rifles (1RIFLES) as well as elements of 7 Armoured Brigade, 101 Logistics Brigade and 45 Commando Royal Marines. Many of those taking part are either based in the West Country or were born here. Following the parade, a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Exeter Cathedral. More than 1,000 people will attend the ticket only event, including families of those who have served in Afghanistan. Thousands more men, women and children from the local community are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral during the Thanksgiving Service to show their thanks and support for the achievements of 3 Commando Brigade. In all, more than 6,500 servicemen and women from all three branches of the Armed Services deployed on the 3 Commando Brigade led Op HERRICK 14 mission; 50% came from units which are part of 3 Commando Brigade itself. These servicemen and women have been steadily returning home to all four corners of the West Country and beyond over the past six weeks. The last contingent only returned home a week ago, when ÔAÕ Company 1RIFLES returned to Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire. While in Afghanistan, 3 Commando Brigade served under the name ÔTask Force HelmandÕ. Its mission was to bring stability and security to Helmand Province by building on the successes of previous Brigades in protecting local people and preventing the country from once again being used as a safe haven for international terrorists. Another key part of this mission was t

3 COMMANDO BRIGADE WELCOME HOME PARADE AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

More than 650 servicemen and women who have just returned from a 6 month mission in Afghanistan will proudly parade through the centre of Exeter at 1100 on Wednesday 16 November to commemorate the homecoming of Task Force Helmand from Op HERRICK 14. The parade will involve members of PlymouthÕs 42 Commando Royal Marines, 30 Commando Royal Marines and 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery; ChivenorÕs 24 Commando Engineer Regiment and Commando Logistics Regiment, GloucestershireÕs 1st Battalion The Rifles (1RIFLES) as well as elements of 7 Armoured Brigade, 101 Logistics Brigade and 45 Commando Royal Marines. Many of those taking part are either based in the West Country or were born here. Following the parade, a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving will be held at Exeter Cathedral. More than 1,000 people will attend the ticket only event, including families of those who have served in Afghanistan. Thousands more men, women and children from the local community are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral during the Thanksgiving Service to show their thanks and support for the achievements of 3 Commando Brigade. In all, more than 6,500 servicemen and women from all three branches of the Armed Services deployed on the 3 Commando Brigade led Op HERRICK 14 mission; 50% came from units which are part of 3 Commando Brigade itself. These servicemen and women have been steadily returning home to all four corners of the West Country and beyond over the past six weeks. The last contingent only returned home a week ago, when ÔAÕ Company 1RIFLES returned to Beachley Barracks in Gloucestershire. While in Afghanistan, 3 Commando Brigade served under the name ÔTask Force HelmandÕ. Its mission was to bring stability and security to Helmand Province by building on the successes of previous Brigades in protecting local people and preventing the country from once again being used as a safe haven for international terrorists. Another key part of this mission was t

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Aaron trying out gardening therapy as part of his rehabilitation at Headley Court

Photos by Sgt Ian Forsyth RLC - Consent forms signed and held by photographer. Royal Marine Aaron Moon, 24 from Wigan cuts turf as he spends time in the Headley Court gardens. A newly-refurbished greenhouse and allotment area in the grounds of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Headley Court have been refurbished with the help of a local charity, The Queen Elizabeth Foundation, for the patients to use as part of their rehabilitation while there. By using horticulture as occupational therapy the idea is that, from a physical point of view, patients will get used to working at different heights and levels, lifting and moving things around. In addition, there is a cognitive benefit to this as it will enable patients to learn to ÔthinkÕ again and undertake tasks in a logical fashion. NOTE TO DESKS: MoD release authorised handout images. All images remain crown copyright. Photo credit to read - Sergeant Ian Forsyth RLC Email: ianforsyth@mediaops.army.mod.uk richardwatt@mediaops.army.mod.uk shanewilkinson@mediaops.army.mod.uk Ian Forsyth - 07786 277299 Richard Watt - 07836 515306 Shane Wilkinson - 07901 590723

Lt Cdr 'Doc' Cox (left) and Lt Ed Moss-Ward on Scafell Pike during a practice climb

Aaron trying out gardening therapy as part of his rehabilitation at Headley Court

Photos by Sgt Ian Forsyth RLC - Consent forms signed and held by photographer. Royal Marine Aaron Moon, 24 from Wigan cuts turf as he spends time in the Headley Court gardens. A newly-refurbished greenhouse and allotment area in the grounds of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Headley Court have been refurbished with the help of a local charity, The Queen Elizabeth Foundation, for the patients to use as part of their rehabilitation while there. By using horticulture as occupational therapy the idea is that, from a physical point of view, patients will get used to working at different heights and levels, lifting and moving things around. In addition, there is a cognitive benefit to this as it will enable patients to learn to ÔthinkÕ again and undertake tasks in a logical fashion. NOTE TO DESKS: MoD release authorised handout images. All images remain crown copyright. Photo credit to read - Sergeant Ian Forsyth RLC Email: ianforsyth@mediaops.army.mod.uk richardwatt@mediaops.army.mod.uk shanewilkinson@mediaops.army.mod.uk Ian Forsyth - 07786 277299 Richard Watt - 07836 515306 Shane Wilkinson - 07901 590723

Team phot at Snowdon. L-R: Lt Ed Moss-Ward, NA Chris Ellors, Mel White, Ex-WO John White, Lt Cdr Michael Cox, former Mne Aaron Moon, SLt Matt Kitson, LS Will Cairns, Donna Brown. Photo courtesy of Geraint Ashton Jones

L-R Lt Ed Moss-Ward RN, NA Chris 'Cinders' Ellor, Cdr Iain Whyte RN, Mel White, Ex-WO John White, Lt Cdr Michael 'Doc' Cox RN, former Mne Aaron Moon, SLt Matt Kitson RN, LS Will Cairns, Donna Brown at the end of the successful RNRU 24 Hour 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of Blesma, Rugby for Heroes and RNRMC. Event organised by Doc Cox and Ed moss-Ward and brought together former RN U23 rugby team mates, coaches and support staff of Aaron who suffered IED blast injuries on Operation Herrick in 2007.

Team Photo, courtesy of Geraint Ashton Jones

Team Photo, courtesy of Geraint Ashton Jones

Aaron en-route to the summit of Snowdon, courtesy of Geraint Ashton Jones

Onwards and upwards, courtesy of Geraint Ashton Jones

Onwards and upwards, courtesy of Geraint Ashton Jones

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