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Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force

@commanderukmcmf

The UK @RoyalNavy's Mine Counter Measures Force Command team. A continuous expeditionary MCM Force at the highest state of readiness.

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UKMCC Middle East (@ukmccmiddleeast) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Santa made a surprise visit to deliver gifts and Christmas cheer to everyone at UKMCC, HMS Bangor, HMS Chiddingfold, HMS Middleton and across our Naval Support Facility! ๐ŸŽ… We wish everyone at home a very merry #Christmas๐ŸŽ„ #OperationChristmasBox ๐ŸŽ

Santa made a surprise visit to deliver gifts and Christmas cheer to everyone at UKMCC, <a href="/HMSBangor/">HMS Bangor</a>, <a href="/HMSChiddingfold/">HMS Chiddingfold</a>, <a href="/HMSMiddleton/">HMS Middleton</a> and across our Naval Support Facility! ๐ŸŽ… 

We wish everyone at home a very merry #Christmas๐ŸŽ„

#OperationChristmasBox ๐ŸŽ
Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force (@commanderukmcmf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After a busy week meeting the force, the MWBS #Elf snapped a selfie before heading home! ๐Ÿ“ธ A Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us in the Middle East! ๐ŸŽ„ ๐ŸŽ… Royal Navy UKMCC Middle East HMS Bangor HMS Chiddingfold HMS Middleton #Christmas #ElfOnTheShelf

After a busy week meeting the force, the MWBS #Elf snapped a selfie before heading home! ๐Ÿ“ธ 

A Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us in the Middle East! ๐ŸŽ„ ๐ŸŽ… 

<a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> <a href="/UKMCCMiddleEast/">UKMCC Middle East</a> <a href="/HMSBangor/">HMS Bangor</a> <a href="/HMSChiddingfold/">HMS Chiddingfold</a> <a href="/HMSMiddleton/">HMS Middleton</a> 

#Christmas #ElfOnTheShelf
HMS Middleton (@hmsmiddleton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐ŸŽถ Driving home for Christmas ๐ŸŽต HMS Middleton conducted her pilotage into Bahrain to enjoy Christmas alongside after a busy period at sea. Crew 6 will enjoy a little downtime before returning to sea for operations. Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„ #GlobalModernReady #Christmas #OpKipion

Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force (@commanderukmcmf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Double the Trouble HMS Chiddingfold and HMS Middleton departing Bahrain together for a period at sea after their Christmas celebrations. These Mine Counter Measures Vessels perform a vital role within the region to support enduring maritime security operations #OpKipion

Double the Trouble

<a href="/HMSChiddingfold/">HMS Chiddingfold</a> and <a href="/HMSMiddleton/">HMS Middleton</a> departing Bahrain together for a period at sea after their Christmas celebrations.

These Mine Counter Measures Vessels perform a vital role within the region to support enduring maritime security operations

#OpKipion
Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force (@commanderukmcmf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were delighted to visit HM-15, a U.S. Navy Helicopter Mine Hunting Squadron of Blackhawks, to better understand the capabilities of our partner nation. An interesting comparison of how our counterparts in the US conduct mine disposal ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Royal Navy U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet

We were delighted to visit HM-15, a <a href="/USNavy/">U.S. Navy</a> Helicopter Mine Hunting Squadron of Blackhawks, to better understand the capabilities of our partner nation.

An interesting comparison of how our counterparts in the US conduct mine disposal ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 

<a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> <a href="/US5thFleet/">U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet</a>
Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force (@commanderukmcmf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐Ÿ’ช Fighting Fit! ๐Ÿƒ The Mine Warfare Battle Staff Red Team successfully completed the Bahrain Half Marathon, raising an incredible ยฃ2200 for their chosen charity Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. An impressive demonstration of their hard training, teamwork and dedication, Congratulations! #FightingFit

๐Ÿ’ช Fighting Fit! ๐Ÿƒ 

The Mine Warfare Battle Staff Red Team successfully completed the Bahrain Half Marathon, raising an incredible ยฃ2200 for their chosen charity <a href="/RNRMC/">Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity</a>.

An impressive demonstration of their hard training, teamwork and dedication, Congratulations!

#FightingFit
UKMCC Middle East (@ukmccmiddleeast) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we look forward to the year ahead, our whole force of forward-deployed ships, support units and headquarters came together on our jetty in Bahrain to mark Commodore Ben Aldous taking command of UKMCC ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ Royal Navy #OpKipion #GlobalModernReady

As we look forward to the year ahead, our whole force of forward-deployed ships, support units and headquarters came together on our jetty in Bahrain to mark Commodore Ben Aldous taking command of UKMCC ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ 

<a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> #OpKipion #GlobalModernReady
HMS Bangor (@hmsbangor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were honoured to welcome the Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE. During his visit he spoke to the Ship's Company about the importance of their work in the region and the wider fleet, concluding by signing our visitors book. Many thanks for your visit, Sir! ๐Ÿซก

We were honoured to welcome the Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE.

During his visit he spoke to the Ship's Company about the importance of their work in the region and the wider fleet, concluding by signing our visitors book.

Many thanks for your visit, Sir! ๐Ÿซก
HMS Middleton (@hmsmiddleton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were honoured to welcome the Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE on board during his visit to Bahrain. As he is in command of all operational elements, the Ship's Company enjoyed talking about the important role we play as part of #OpKipion. #GlobalModernReady

We were honoured to welcome the Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE on board during his visit to Bahrain.

As he is in command of all operational elements, the Ship's Company enjoyed talking about the important role we play as part of #OpKipion.

#GlobalModernReady
HMS Chiddingfold (@hmschiddingfold) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were honoured to welcome the Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE on board during his visit to Bahrain. He spoke with the Ship's Company about our operational achievements, resulting effects in the region and cooperation with regional partners #GlobalModernReady

We were honoured to welcome the Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE on board during his visit to Bahrain.

He spoke with the Ship's Company about our operational achievements, resulting effects in the region and cooperation with regional partners

#GlobalModernReady
HMS Middleton (@hmsmiddleton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During our visit to Abu Dhabi ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช for the International Defence Exhibition and Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition we opened our gangway to visitors and esteemed guests to showcase our capabilities ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Click here to read more ๐Ÿ‘‡ royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/febrโ€ฆ

During our visit to Abu Dhabi ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช for the International Defence Exhibition and Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition we opened our gangway to visitors and esteemed guests to showcase our capabilities ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 

Click here to read more ๐Ÿ‘‡ 

royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/febrโ€ฆ
UKMCC Middle East (@ukmccmiddleeast) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we marked the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, uniting with the nation to celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe, and to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. #VEDay80 Royal Navy #OpKipion

Today we marked the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, uniting with the nation to celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe, and to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom.

#VEDay80 <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> #OpKipion
HMS Middleton (@hmsmiddleton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to work together as part of CTF 152 alongside the ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Iraq Navy, ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ Kuwait Navy, Kuwait Coast Guard, Kuwait Police Flying Wing and the ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ U.S. Coast Guard during the recent exercise ensuring the safety of life at sea. Read more below ๐Ÿ‘‡ royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/may/โ€ฆ

Great to work together as part of CTF 152 alongside the ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Iraq Navy, ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ  Kuwait Navy, Kuwait Coast Guard, Kuwait Police Flying Wing and the ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ U.S. Coast Guard during the recent exercise ensuring the safety of life at sea.

Read more below ๐Ÿ‘‡ 

royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/may/โ€ฆ
Royal Navy (@royalnavy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Strategic Defence Review 2025. Following today's announcement of the Strategic Defence Review, the First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has issued a statement to the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and civilian staff.

Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force (@commanderukmcmf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Proud of ET(ME) Crank and the engineering team onboard HMS Middleton Hard graft, tight teamwork, and sharp skills keep our Mine Hunters afloat in the Gulf ๐Ÿ”ง #EngineeringExcellence #OpKipion

Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force (@commanderukmcmf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The adventure doesnโ€™t stop here! Find out more about our Royal Navy Mine Hunters on our website ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐Ÿ”— royalnavy.mod.uk/equipment/shipโ€ฆ