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Operators from the British SBS, US Special Forces, and CIA SAD during the Battle of Qala-i-Jangi in 2001.

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Congratulations to @AlistairCarns who has been appointed new Veterans Minister. Al served 24 years in the Royal Marines and reached the rank of Colonel, left the military in May this year to run in the general election. He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in

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Today we remember Cpl Danny Winter RM, killed 14 January 2009 in Afghanistan. We will remember.

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Today, we remember Cpl Danny Winter RM, killed 14 January 2009 in Afghanistan. We will remember.

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13 years ago today we lost a brother. Lance Corporal Martin "Fish" Gill died whilst deployed with his Multiple as part of a patrol in the area of Adensee in the Nahr-e Saraj (South) district in Helmand province. The aim of the patrol was to assess the atmospherics, meet and

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Today we remember LCpl Mathew Ford, who was killed in Afghanistan 15 January 2007. Gone but not forgotten Royal.

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Today, we remember LCpl Mathew Ford, who was killed in Afghanistan on 15 January 2007. Gone but not forgotten Royal. No man is left behind, and you might remember the story of lads strapping themselves to the wings of an Apache and flying into hostile territory. That was look

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45 Commando in the Falklands. Legends and heroes. 💪💪💪

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Today, we remember Elmsy. Corporal Liam Elms, 45 Commando Royal Marines, Zulu Company, died as a result of an enemy IED explosion during operations in southern Helmand on 31st December 2008. The Company was conducting a local area patrol alongside Afghan National Army troops in

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“When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today” 40 Commando in Afghanistan. Photo from Dale Hardiman.

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This is Matthew Massey. Don't be like Matthew, he's an idiot. Matthew attempted to steal expensive watches from a jeweller. Matthew went to court. He told the judge he had served in the Army in an attempt to be treated favourably. Matthew was lying. Matthew then returned

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14 years ago today, we lost Marine Matthew Harrison. Matt, of 40 Commando Royal Marines, was wounded by small arms fire at Patrol Base Sealab Doo and sadly died of his wounds at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan 13th July 2010 aged 23. Gone but not forgotten Royal.

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16 years ago today we lost Mne Dale Gostick. Marine Dale Gostick was serving as a Viking operator in 3rd Troop of the Armoured Support Company, Royal Marines, when he was killed in action at the Sangin crossing of the Helmand River, southern Helmand province, Afghanistan. His

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A Royal Marines sniper during the Falklands. Ready to build that character by sitting in the barren wasteland of the Falklands, seeing the friendly jets shooting overhead as he plays his part down on the ground. He will be cold, wet, and tired but still ready to take the enemy

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15 years ago today we lost a brother. Royal Marine Lance Corporal Rob Richards was serving as Second-in-Command of a Viking All-Terrain Vehicle Section in 3rd Armoured Support Troop of the Armoured Support Group Royal Marines (ASGRM) when he was mortally wounded in the Nad

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Former Royal Marines Captain @FredThomasUK has taken Johnny Mercer's Plymouth Moor View seat in the general election. Fred, who represents the Labour Party, won 17,665 votes to Mercer's 12,061. I know we all have our differences when it comes to politics, and I think we all

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15 years ago today, we lost Mne Travis Mackin RM. Never forgotten Royal. #Bootneck #royalmarine #lestweforget

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British SBS during the early days of Afghanistan.

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Royal Marines from 45 Commando Recce Troop in 2018 not only completed the gruelling Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye but shaved nearly one third off the time it normally takes expert climbers. They completed the arduous route in 21 hrs 45 mins.

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14 years ago today we lost a brother. Corporal Stephen Paul Curley, aged 26, lived in Exeter and of 40 Commando Royal Marines, was killed by an IED blast whilst on foot patrol in the southern Green Zone, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Steve left behind wife Kiki and son Wills.

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Gone but not forgotten Royal. 🙏

Remember the fallen

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Remembering Lance Corporal Peter McKay, 45 Commando Royal Marines, killed in an air raid whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands on the 27th May 1982 aged 19. #Falklands @falklands_utd

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14 years ago today we lost a brother. Marine Steven James Birdsall from Bravo Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, died in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, on 14 June 2010, as a result of a gunshot wound he suffered in Afghanistan. During the late afternoon of Sunday 13

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14 years ago today we lost Cpl Chris Harrison of Bravo Coy, 40 Commando in Afghanistan. Chris was hurt in an explosion south of Patrol Base Shuga and sadly died of his injuries. Gone but not forgotten Royal, see you at the reorg.

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14 years ago today we lost a brother. Marine Anthony (Tino) Hotine, Alpha Company, died during the early morning of 2 June 2010 as a result of an explosion which occurred when Alpha Company was conducting a joint reassurance patrol with the Afghan National Army in the area

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13 years ago today we lost two brothers. Lieutenant Oliver Richard Augustin and Marine Samuel Giles William Alexander MC, both 42 Commando Royal Marines, were killed in Afghanistan on Friday 27 May 2011. Lieutenant Augustin and Marine Alexander were killed by an improvised

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On 21 June 2010, we lost Marine Paul Warren in Afghanistan. Paul, from 40 Commando, was killed in an explosion when insurgents attacked Patrol Base Airport Lounge. Gone but not forgotten Royal. See you at the reorg.

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27 June 2006. Sergeant Paul Bartlett, SBS., died along with Captain David Patton of the SRR whilst taking part in operations in the Sangin valley, northern Helmand Province. A 16 strong elite soldier group were capturing four Taliban leaders when they were ambushed by 70 Taliban

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Let's send the Bootnecks and the Para's in to tag team this riff raff. That'll soon put a stop to it.

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Royal Marine sniper of 40 Commando on patrol, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 2010.

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Yesterday was the day that 14 years have passed since losing Marine David Hart in Afghanistan. Dave, of 40 Commando Royal Marines, was killed the day before his 24th birthday. He was killed by an explosion while on foot patrol in the Sangin area. Gone but not forgotten

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Remembering LCpl Ben Whatley of @42_commando , killed 15 years ago today in Afghanistan. We will remember. #royalmarine #legend #wewillrememberthem #lestweforget

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On 14th June 1982 the Argentinian's surrendered, meaning victory was ensured for British forces in the Falklands, but at the cost of over 900 lives from both sides.

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1 July 2010 we lost a brother. Corporal Seph Stephens, S.B.S., died during operations in Southern Afghanistan. He was hit by enemy small arms fire while he was protecting and inspiring his British and Afghan comrades. He made a conscious decision to move to provide more

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L/Cpl Kit Blencoe L Coy 42 Commando Royal Marines on patrol in Forkhill, South Armagh 1978.

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17 years ago today, we lost Lance Corporal Michael Jones RM. Mike was killed in action in Afghanistan on 29 July 2007, at the age of 26, whilst serving with the SBS. Raised in Newbald, Yorkshire, he joined the Royal Marines aged 18. Through eight years of meritorious service,

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You know you've messed up when your troop has to recreate their bedspace on the train station platform! #royalmarines #messed -up

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A Royal Marines sniper during the Falklands. Ready to build that character in the barren wasteland of the Falklands, seeing the jets shooting overhead as he plays his part on the ground. He will be cold, wet & tired but ready to take the enemy down when he can.

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15 years ago today, we lost Marine Jason Mackie in Afghanistan. Jason was killed instantly when his vehicle hit an IED. Gone but not forgotten Royal. See you at the reorg.

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On 20th June 2010 we lost a brother. Marine Richard Hollington of 40 Commando was killed from injuries sustained in an explosion. During the late afternoon of Saturday 12 June 2010, Bravo Company was conducting a reassurance patrol in Afghanistan for the local nationals in an

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14 years today we lost Mne Travis Mackin RM.

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14 years ago today, we lost LCpl Mike Taylor in Afghanistan. Mike, from 40 Commando, was killed during an exchange of fire with insurgent forces in the Sangin district of Helmand province. He was manning one of the sangars in the patrol base when the incident occurred. Gone

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On 21st December 2008, we lost Cpl Robert Deering. Corporal Robert Christopher Deering was born on 16 October 1975 in Solihull and joined the Royal Marines in March 1998. Specialising as a Vehicle Mechanic, he spent the majority of his career at the Commando Logistic Regiment

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A young Ollie (24) during his time in the SBS.

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353 troop completed their 9 mile speed march this morning. One step closer lads. 💪

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14 years ago today. 21 May 2010. Gone but not forgotten, Whiskey. See you at the reorg.

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14 years ago today we lost a brother. Marine Scotty Taylor died after an explosion while he and Alpha Company were on foot patrol to help reassure the local population and to increase security around Sangin. Lt Col Paul James, commanding officer of 40 Commando Group, Combined

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13 years ago today we lost a brother. On 5 August 2011, Marine James Wright, 22, from J Company, 42 Commando, died during operations as part of Combined Force Nad ‘Ali (North), Helmand. His patrol was involved in a significant engagement with insurgents in the Shpazh Gerebian

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45 Commando in the Falklands.

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SBS Operators in the early days of Afghan.

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14 years ago today, we lost Marine Jonathan Crookes. Jon was serving with Charlie Coy, 40 Commando in Afghan, when he was hit by an explosion while searching for IEDs. Gone but not forgotten Royal. See you at the reorg.

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14 years ago today, we lost Sgt Steven "Darbs" Darbyshire of 40 Commando RM. Darbs was killed by small arms fire during a firefight with insurgent forces whilst on a security patrol in the Sangin district of Helmand province. Gone but not forgotten Royal. See you at the reorg.

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Today we remember Vinders, Mne Tom Curry, who was killed in Afghanistan on 13 Jan 2007. Marine Curry died when elements of 42 Commando Royal Marines were engaged in a deliberate offensive operation near Kajaki, in Northern Helmand, Afghanistan.

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Royal Marines using the new rifle and kit rolled out to the Commando Force, wielding the new KS-1 rifle with silencer and wearing new helmets.

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13 years ago today we lost Marine David Hart. Dave, of 40 Commando, was killed in an explosion when on patrol in the Sangin area of Afghanistan. Gone but not forgotten Royal.

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It's how we roll in the Royal Marines. 😂

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14 years ago today, we lost Marine Adam Brown. Adam, of Alpha Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, who was serving as part of Combined Force Sangin, died in an explosion as 3 Troop Alpha Company were conducting a local area reassurance patrol to provide security to the locals in

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Today, we remember Elmsy. Corporal Liam Elms, 45 Commando Royal Marines, Zulu Coy, died as a result of an enemy ied explosion during operations in southern Helmand on 31st December 2008.

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A Troop 45 Commando Royal Marines, July 1945. Steely eyed dealers of death.

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What's he thinking?

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It's OK. Your skin is waterproof.

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In 2022, Royal Marines and Army Commandos from 3 Commando Brigade marched across the Falklands to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the conflict. The 12-man team travelled to the Falklands to mark the liberation of the islands and in particular the arduous 56-mile march or

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Moscow accuses British Special Forces of operating in Ukraine Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has claimed the UK's Special Boat Service is operating in Ukraine and helping Ukrainian forces carry out attempted operations against Russian troops. The FSB, the main

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Never forgotten Royal!

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Join us in remembering D-Day veteran, Jack Quinn who passed aged 99. 🕯️🇬🇧 At just 19, Jack ferried a team of commandos to Gold Beach in Normandy the night before the full landings on June 6, 1944. Thank you for your service, Sir. 🕊️ Source: Daily Mail

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L/Cpl Kit Blencoe L Coy 42 Commando Royal Marines on patrol in Forkhill, South Armagh 1978.

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Royal Marines from 42 Commando on operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 2008.

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SBS training on the water.

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Jordy Phillips and Royal Marines from 42 Cdo pause in a ditch whilst on patrol in Afghanistan during cycle two of Operation Aabi Toorah.

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RIP Royal. In Arbroath.

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The security guard at Asda who lost his life yesterday

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RIP Royal. 🙏

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45 Commando Commanding Officer Lt Col Oliver Lee addresses the men with his Op Herrick 14 pre deployment speech.

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9 May 2010 we lost Cpl Christopher Harrison of 40 Commando. During a deliberate operation, Bravo Coy was conducting a patrol alongside the ANA in order to help provide local security. At around 0620 hours, south of Patrol Base Shuga, Chris was fatally wounded in an explosion.

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13 Years ago today we lost Marine Nigel Mead of 42 Commando. During the morning of 15 May 2011, Lima Coy were conducting a cordon and search operation, partnered with the Afghan National Security Forces, of compounds suspected of being associated with improvised explosive

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Keir Starmer has cancelled the appointment of General Gwyn Jenkins as the UK's national security adviser, a decision that has raised eyebrows within the government. The original appointment of General Jenkins had been well-received, with Cabinet Secretary Simon Case noting that

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Commandos of No. 4 Commando, 1st Special Service Brigade, coming ashore from LCI(S) landing craft on Queen Red beach, Sword area, 6 June 1944. 80 years on, we live with the freedoms we have because of this generation. They fought for the man next to them, they fought for their

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16 years ago today we lost both Mne Jonathan "Dutchy" Holland and Mne Scott Summers in separate incidents in Afghanistan. Gone but not forgotten Royals.

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Royal Marine Commandos planting demolition charges along enemy railroad tracks near Songjin South Korea, April 13th 1951.

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I'm unsure of the story behind this picture, but I love it.

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45 Commando during a yomp in the Cairngorms, Scottish Highlands.

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Members of 2 Troop, Whiskey Company, 45 Commando Royal Marines in FOB Jackson after a patrol in the green zone, January 2009.

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Yesterday was also the 13th anniversary of the death of Orlando Rogers, who died when the small plane he was travelling in crashed. When Orlando passed out, he was the youngest Royal Marines Officer for five years, aged just 19. He served for six years before leaving and

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13 years ago today we lost Marine Paul Warren in Afghanistan. Paul, from 40 Commando, was killed in an explosion when insurgents attacked Patrol Base Airport Lounge. Gone but not forgotten Royal. See you at the reorg.

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Royal Marines in action during the Falklands War, 1982.

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Staz (Thrudark) in Afghan during his time with the SBS.

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RIP Royal. See you at the reorg.

Veterans’ Foundation

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Join us in honoring the life of Thomas Foyle, a former marine who tragically lost his life in a recent crash. Our thoughts are with his loved ones. 🇬🇧🌺

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Royal Marines from 40 Commando in a Christmas firefight against the Taliban.

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Royal? Check. Snowdonia? Check. Threaders? Oh yes.

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A Royal Marine with 40 Commando pictured with a L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle on operations in Afghanistan. The L129A1 is a semi-automatic 7.62mmx51mm light sniper rifle designed to give British infantry squads the ability to accurately engage targets with rapid fire out to ranges

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Today we remember Marine Gary Wright of 45 Commando. Mne Wright died from injuries sustained when a suicide-borne IED detonated next to the vehicle in which he was patrolling in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 19 October 2006. Gone but not forgotten Royal.

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14 years ago today we lost Marine Darren Smith to enemy fire in Afghanistan. Gone but not forgotten Royal.

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Kenny Simm with W Coy, 45 Commando on Herrick 14.

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@CrimeLdn Well done to the staff. We need to stop letting people just get away with things.

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Richie from HMG Clothing with 40 Commando in Afghanistan on Herrick 12. #RoyalMarines

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"What's that?" "Dirt Cpl" "Why is there dirt on your mess tin? Get on the flank." The training team, finding dirt where nobody else can since 1664.

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A legend and hero!

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Norman Rose, who passed away last month aged 98, was still a teenager but already an experienced Royal Marines Commando when, on June 6th 1944, he landed on Gold beach, west of Le Hamel. After the war, he became a leading nuclear physicist. #DDay80 #RM360

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14 May 2009 saw us lose Mne Jason Mackie. Marine Mackie was supporting IX Company of the Welsh Guards when his vehicle struck an explosive device in the Basharan area of central Helmand, Afghanistan. The explosion killed Marine Mackie instantly and also injured his crew mate.