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‘Black day’ for Royal Marines – MPs react to decommissioning of Navy ships

Defence Secretary John Healey said two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and two support tankers will be decommissioned.

The Independent UK

UK politics - live: Backlash against £500m defence cuts on ‘sad day’ for Navy and Army

Defence secretary John Healey says savings would be worth £500 million over the next five years

The Independent UK

King returns to Royal Marines training base to meet recruits

He attended the training centre 50 years ago, completing three days commando training there as part of his pilot training in 1974.

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Ukraine war led my son to join the army, says defence secretary

It comes as the veterans minister revealed he has re-enlisted in the Royal Marines reserves in case a war breaks out in Europe

The Independent UK

Marine with 18 months to live issues warning after being told he was just dehydrated

James Greenwood was given a prognosis of 12 to 18 months

The Independent UK

‘They let us down’: mother of Royal Marines cadet who killed himself fights for change

‘Perfect storm of failings’ led to death of Connor MacKenzie Clark, 18, at Devon military training centre

The Guardian - UK

‘We need leadership’: Alistair Carns on leaving the military to become a Labour minister

A colonel and former marine has been appointed veterans’ minister five days after being elected as a Labour MP. Kim Sengupta talks to him about his decision to stand

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Royal Family Observes Defense Collaboration With Kenyan And British Forces

The Royal Family's visit to Mtongwe Naval Base in Mombasa showcased defense collaboration between Kenya and the UK, emphasizing joint military efforts and ...

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‘It was massive’: Raheem Sterling believes Southgate’s boot camp shook up England

Post-season training in 2017 ended up being a session with the Royal Marines but England profited from it in the long run

The Guardian - UK

UK moving to ‘sectarian politics’ with women excluded from inner cities, says Farage

President of Reform UK rejects accusations that comments made on Sunday were Islamophobic

The Guardian - UK

Former female trainee in Royal Marines says sexual assault was dismissed as ‘high jinks’

Marines ‘want to protect the chain of command’, she says. ‘They don’t want to protect women’

The Guardian - UK

'Dunkirk-style' rescue plan for Britons in Middle East if Iran attacks Israel

The Royal Marines are ready to lead a "Dunkirk-style" evacuation of thousands of Britons from the Middle East if Iran attacks Israel, according to reports.

Evening Standard

Princess Kate Just Dropped a Key Signal That She’s Doing Her Best to Return to Work As Soon As Possible, Royal Expert Says

“She will soon be back in control, better than ever.”

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King recalls own Royal Marines training as he watches Kenyan commandos perform beach landing

The King and Queen, on the third day of their state visit, watched as 18 Kenyan marines in inflatable boats landed on a beach at Mtongwe naval base

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The Independent UK

King reminisces about taking on infamous Royal Marines ‘sheep dip’

The King and Queen watched as 18 Kenyan Marines in inflatable boats landed on a beach at Mtongwe Naval Base near Mombasa.

The Guardian - UK

Ex-marine chosen by Labour to stand against Johnny Mercer in Plymouth

Fred Thomas hopes his time in elite commando force will boost campaign to unseat veterans minister

Daily Record

Drymen Royal Marine hailed for bravery set to auction off medals for veterans' support

The 37-year-old wants to build a Highland retreat for other soldiers to experience a new way of life.

The Guardian - UK

Former head of Royal Marines died by suicide, inquest concludes

Coroner said Maj Gen Matt Holmes struggled to cope after loss of senior role in military

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Daily Mirror

Prince Philip's pallbearer found dead after wife left him and he lost military job

Major General Matt Holmes, a pallbearer at Prince Philip's funeral in 2021, was found at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, days after saying he has "one last bullet to fire", an inquest has heard

The Independent UK

Ex-Royal Marines head took own life after experiencing ‘substantial stress’

Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester

Evening Standard

Former head of Royal Marines killed himself after marriage breakdown

Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester on October 2 2021

Wales Online

Former head of Royal Marines took his own life after 'substantial stress'

An inquest has concluded

The Independent UK

Ex-Royal Marines head died by suicide after experiencing ‘substantial stress’

Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester on October 2 2021.

The Independent UK

Roll call of the dead: The 179 British servicemen and women who paid ultimate price in Iraq

The invasion of Iraq led to the deaths of 179 British personnel between March 2003 and February 2009.

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