Comparing kit: Royal Marines and US Marines gear up for mountain warfare
Members of 45 Commando have been working with their US Marine Corps counterparts – we take a look at their gear to see how it stacks up
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Royal Marines Beautiful but punishing: Filming the Commandos' tough mountain warfare exercise
Sian Grzeszczyk Melbourne explains what it was like on Exercise Green Dagger, which saw members of both the UK and US Marines take part
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Royal Marines Exclusive: British and US Marines take on dual gruelling trial in heat and high altitude
BFBS Forces News was granted special behind-the-scenes access as members of 45 Commando tested their mountain warfare tactics in California
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Royal Marines In pictures: Mural of iconic Falklands Yomper image unveiled to inspire future Royal Marines
The mural has been unveiled at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon
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Feature Black Tot Day: The end of the rum ration
The commemorative day is a salute to the historic practice of issuing Royal Navy sailors with a daily tot of rum
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Royal Marines First Distinguished Service Order bearing King's cypher awarded to Veterans Minister Al Carns
While he was the one to receive the decoration, Col Carns described the award as recognition of the courage and determination of his team
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Tri-Service Forces support Lionesses' Euro victory open-bus parade and homecoming celebration
The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth led the open-top bus procession down the Mall after the Lionesses' win over Spain
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CSG25 Exercise Talisman Sabre in full swing on land, sea and in the air in northern Australia
Carrier Strike Group 25 has made its way towards Australia for the multinational exercise
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Navy Royal Marines fast-rope from Merlins and assault fort as they hone skills for Nato role
Exercise Neptune Storm tested the Commandos' abilities ahead of their transition to the new UK Special Operations Maritime Task Group
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Royal Marines From Helmand to the House of Lords: Former Royal Marines boss named new Black Rod
As the new usher of the Black Rod, Lieutenant General Ed Davis is responsible for maintaining order within the House of Lords
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Royal Marines Making a splash: Commandos beat the heat by jumping into the sea from a Merlin
Troops from 42 Commando practised leaping from the helicopter into the water to link up with marines from 47 Commando
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Rugby League Army senior men's rugby league team deliver impressive display against Crosfields
It was a step in the right direction for the Army in their annual Armed Forces Day clash
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Veterans Tri-Service Rehabilitation Triathlon proves injuries are no barrier to sporting success
Organisers says the public event helps promote the recovery of injured service personnel as well as encouraging sporting success
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Royal Marines 'An example to us all': Tributes mount for Royal Marines musician Sophie Ward
Sophie died following an 18-month battle with Motor Neurone Disease, during which she inspired an extraordinary fundraising campaign
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Navy Special delivery: Commandos practise fast-roping onto HMS Prince of Wales
Meanwhile, personnel aboard HMS Richmond went in the opposite direction, being extracted at pace into a Merlin flying overhead.
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Boxing Royal Marine Kyle Shaw-Tullin wins bronze at Feliks Stamm World Boxing Cup in Poland
Royal Marine Kyle Shaw-Tullin settled for bronze after ending up on the wrong side of a split points decision against Uzbekistan's Fazlidden ...