History was made on both sides of the Channel.

The UK and France celebrated 120 years of the Entente Cordiale and the close Defence alliance between the two nations with historic Guard Change ceremonies at both Buckingham Palace and the Elysée Palace in Paris. 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Many serving sailors, soldiers and aviators can trace their military heritage back to the D-Day beaches. 🇬🇧

As we mark 80 days until the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Padre Robbie Boyle remembers his father.

👉 Find out more about D-Day 80: ow.ly/aNWP30sAV3Y

Although there has been a pause on elements of policy related to SFA which formed part of the MAO. On the 11 March we launched the SLA Waiver and Refund of Legal Expenses for more information please see link below:
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Oh, it's just the The Bands of HM Royal Marines rockin with Iron Maiden rock royalty Nicko McBrain!🤘🏻

A fantastic night at the Mountbatten Festival of Music 🎶
As ever, the Band were incredible!

1/Great visit to New Zealand and Australia. Exciting discussions with our FVEY Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSEL) about Professional Military Education, Leadership, and further development of Senior NCOs.

On the 15th of February, #FVEY Senior Enlisted Leaders participated in the Aust War Memorial ‘Last Post Ceremony’ commemorating the life & service of PTE Timothy O’Mara, 2/19th 🇦🇺 Infantry Battalion, who lost his life in Malaya during the Second World War. #YourADF
#LestWeForget 🫡

Earlier this week I accompanied my #FVEY colleagues to the Australian Defence College to discuss #JPME and to be briefed on this year’s #YourADF Joint Warrant Officer Course which excitingly will include a significant international student cohort. ⚓️⚔️✈️📡🛰️🇦🇺

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The latest headlines from the Royal Navy come from frigate HMS Northumberland. She is back in Devonport after a year of operations across the Atlantic and High North. We also have updates on HMS Diamond and HMS Richmond in the Red Sea.

The New Accommodation Offer rolls out from the 11th March. Are you aware of some of the big changes to the accommodation policy?

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HMS DIAMOND, along with US warships, has repelled the largest attack by the Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea to date.

Destroying multiple attack drones with her guns and sea viper missiles.

Recently, British Army 🇬🇧 soldiers took part in Exercise Vigilant Isles in Japan.

#ExVigilantIsles23 was the latest and largest joint exercise, marking a historic moment of international partnership and collaboration 🤝

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Christmas or not, the Royal Navy never stops...

In the last news update of 2023, we focus on the thousands of sailors and Royal Marines who will miss Christmas with their loved ones this year as they carry out crucial missions across the world.

This episode of the RAF 60 Second Update explores Ex Atlantic Trident, where RAF Typhoons trained with NATO fast jet partners at RAF Leeming 🛫

Plus much more ...

Baltic bound...

#RoyalMarines and RFA Mounts Bay have arrived in the Baltic Sea to play a pivotal role in amphibious operations as Finland leads its first major military exercise as a NATO member.

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On this week’s Royal Air Force 60 second update:

✈️ The humanitarian aid sent to Egypt for onward delivery to the citizens of Gaza.
🛠 National Engineering Day and our engineers.
⚽ The 2023 RAF Sports Awards, where we celebrated 22 RAF Sportspeople from 15 sporting disciplines.

November's British Army 🇬🇧 news includes:

🛜 Ex Blunting Strike to test latest tech
🇯🇵 Soldiers are Japan-bound for Ex Vigilant Isles
🪖 Resubordination parade for 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team
🗓️ Army prepares for Remembrance services

359 years and still hoofing.

For 359 years the #RoyalMarines have stood ready to answer the call. To protect our nation, maintaining our place at the pinnacle of UK defence.

We stand united. Ready to fight wherever we're needed. Happy birthday, Royals.

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Latest 60 Second update from the Royal Air Force including ✈️ Recent Air Combat Training with
NATO allies

Watch episode 10 of the Royal Air Force 60 Second Update to find out about our Typhoons training in Malaysia, how a chinook helped restore a kiwi, what is happening with our next generation aircraft and how we support our personnel to become leaders.

October’s British Army 🇬🇧 News includes:

🪖 130 patrols compete in Cambrian competition test
🇰🇷 South Korea hosts gruelling Exercise Imjin Warrior
📱 ‘My Complaint’ app is 'one-stop shop' for soldiers
💪 'Land Combat Power' spectacular set for Salisbury