Tag: Royal Marines

• Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 07:01 UTC

  Historic, a Royal Marines General appointed First Sea Lord

  

  A Royal Marines General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has been appointed as the new First Sea Lord - the first time in centuries that a non-sailor has been in charge of the Royal Navy. Gen Sir Gwyn, who served as Vice-Chief of the Defense Staff from August 2022 to June 2024, was confirmed in the role by Defense Secretary John Healey.

• Tuesday, July 2nd 2024 - 09:01 UTC

  British Army and Royal Marines commandoes in central London exercise

  

  Royal Marines and British Army soldiers have taken to the streets of London to storm two underground stations, three tourist attractions and the Royal Albert Hall – but it was all part of a training operation called Exercise Felix Assault.

• Thursday, January 11th 2024 - 10:31 UTC

  UK Defense minister, “Royal Marines are absolutely essential”

  

  The UK Defense Secretary has told MPs he has asked the head of the Royal Navy to come up with a plan for future Royal Marines deployments. News reports have suggested that HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark could be retired to free up sailors for other vessels, amid a recruitment crisis.

• Thursday, June 2nd 2022 - 22:00 UTC

  Falklands' War: Royal Marines cadre clear Top Malo House of Argentine special forces

  

  Forty years ago, British troops were advancing towards Port Stanley in the Falklands – most of them on foot. Standing in the way of the advance was Top Malo House, a property suspected of containing Argentine special forces that sat in a compromising high ground position.

• Monday, December 24th 2018 - 08:49 UTC

  Thousands of sailors and Royal Marines on duty during Xmas and New Year

  

  Thousands of British sailors and Royal Marines stand ready to respond to events at home and abroad this festive season. While many enjoy a well-earned break over Christmas and New Year, nearly 2,000 men and women of the Naval Service are on active duty, while over 2,500 personnel are on standby at home in the UK.