Category Archives: Royal Marines

A Royal Marine found guilty of murdering an injured Afghan fighter has lost his battle to overturn his conviction. The bid by Sergeant Alexander Blackman was rejected by Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas, Sir Brian Leveson and Lady Justice Hallett … Continue reading →

Royal Marine Profile…….  

Marine “A” Criminal or Casualty of War? Good morning, Though you might well have spotted it in your ‘Radio Times’, other Radio and TV listings ARE available (who said that?), may I draw your attention to the programme at 10.35pm … Continue reading →

  Welcome to The 1664 Challenge In 2014 the Corps of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will celebrate their 350th anniversary.  To commemorate this date, Royal Marines Commandos will ski, sail, cycle, canoe and run 6656km (circa 4136 miles). The aim … Continue reading →

  Royal speak (Service Slang) A Aimer A military driver All Clips Swear a dit/story is true Anchor Faced To be totally intoxicated by the Royal Navy Ankle biters Children The Andrew The Royal Navy B Bang-box The gun turret … Continue reading →

I have been inundated with emails concerning Alex directed to supporting funds for his family. Re advice given to me this morning from the south coast… Plus… This extract from the RMCTF website… Throughout the investigation and subsequent trial of … Continue reading →

H4H must be proud His Honor Judge Jeff Blackett, Judge Advocate General – Graduated in law from University College London and was selected to read for the bar before completing a Master of Studies in Legal Research 2000 at Oxford. … Continue reading →

    Kenya shopping mall attack: Hero former Royal Marine re-entered Westgate shopping centre 12 times to save 100 people from terrorists A former Royal Marine has emerged as one of the heroes of the Kenyan shopping mall terror attack … Continue reading →

What has Happened to Training in the Corp?!?!? This Story is Unbelievable and just Shows the “Nanny State” has Reached our Birthplace in the Drill Sheds of CTCRM in Lympstone. I Believe that over the past 30 years the Shiny … Continue reading →

THE ROYAL Navy’s Freedom of the City of Plymouth was cemented yesterday in a “highly significant and iconic” ceremony. First bestowed upon Plymouth Command in September 1963, the honour was renewed in front of thousands of people who cheered the … Continue reading →

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  1960`s Corp Humour……. “no more print runs” Last chance so do the Author proud (a note from the author, Robert “Bob” Carr) Any serious readers still interested in 1960s Corps humour and who are able to take a joke … Continue reading →

Marines recruits look like they need a good wash Front crawl … Royal Marines training MATT AUSTIN By TOM EDWARDS Published: 03rd May 2013 THESE Marines recruits look like they’re going to need a good shower after this muddy mission. … Continue reading →

  Our very own Stephen Anthony Searle (ex RM) is running for “UKIP” in the Suffolk County Elections and is hoping to get voted as Councillor for Stowmarket (Near Ipswich). If ever you wanted someone who will support ex/retired/serving soldier, … Continue reading →

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Royal Marine Rules: 1. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one. 2. Decide to be aggressive enough, quickly enough. 3. Have a plan. 4. Have a back-up plan, because the first one probably won’t work. 5. Be polite. Be … Continue reading →

MESSAGE FROM CGRM……. Ladies and Gentlemen, Please find below from CGRM – grateful if you can pass to all RM`s in your area. “Following their arrest by the RMP, 5 Royal Marines have been charged with murder on the direction … Continue reading →

New £25m landing craft home takes shape in Devonport A £25m new complex for Royal Marines landing craft and assault boats in Devonport is well on the way to completion. When it’s finished at the end of the year, 539 … Continue reading →

YOUR SUPPORT is NEEDED Sirs, Gents, can I please draw your attention to a charity event that my middle lad has organized. Along with 2 former RM and 1 former USMC, they leave Plymouth on 01 Sept and will run, … Continue reading →

  Spinks & Lush meet again to confirm their vows exactly 1 year later at the same location. It always makes Darells Day that little bit brighter And their rings are oh, so shiney

43 Commando Resurrected as historic Royal Marines unit returns One of the most famous names in Royal Marines history has returned with the re-formation of 43 Commando at Faslane. The new unit – officially 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal … Continue reading →

Royal Marines Arnold Schwarzenegger was a Royal Marines Commando The Royal Marines are the greatest fighting force on earth, so much so that each marine is an honorary King of England (hence royal). They were invented by the British government … Continue reading →

DEAL BARRACKS 2000 Thanx to “Marcel 911” for posting them on “Derelict Places” (and Danny Shepherd) for rescuing them…….

War veteran: After eight years serving my country I face life in a doss house while criminals get new homes ROYAL Marines war veteran Michael Glen has challenged David Cameron over a housing scandal which could leave him homeless. Father-of-three … Continue reading →

Many would be interested to hear your views and comments on this subject. I know that there are some hard hitting views out there on differences for instance “training in the early 70`s compared to now” I would like to … Continue reading →