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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! 🎅 We wish everyone at home a very merry #Christmas🎄 #OperationChristmasBox 🎁

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! 🎅 

We wish everyone at home a very merry #Christmas🎄

#OperationChristmasBox 🎁
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! 📸 A Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us in the Middle East! 🎄 🎅 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! 📸 

A Merry Christmas to everyone from all of us in the Middle East! 🎄 🎅 

<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

🎶 Driving home for Christmas 🎵 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! 🎄 #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
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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 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 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 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 

<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

💪 Fighting Fit! 🏃 The Mine Warfare Battle Staff Red Team successfully completed the Bahrain Half Marathon, raising an incredible £2200 for their chosen charity Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. An impressive demonstration of their hard training, teamwork and dedication, Congratulations! #FightingFit

💪 Fighting Fit! 🏃 

The Mine Warfare Battle Staff Red Team successfully completed the Bahrain Half Marathon, raising an incredible £2200 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 🇬🇧 🇧🇭 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 🇬🇧 🇧🇭 

<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! 🫡

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! 🫡
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 🇦🇪 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 🇬🇧 Click here to read more 👇 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/febr…

During our visit to Abu Dhabi 🇦🇪 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 🇬🇧 

Click here to read more 👇 

royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/febr…
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 🇮🇶 Iraq Navy, 🇰🇼 Kuwait Navy, Kuwait Coast Guard, Kuwait Police Flying Wing and the 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard during the recent exercise ensuring the safety of life at sea. Read more below 👇 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/may/…

Great to work together as part of CTF 152 alongside the 🇮🇶 Iraq Navy, 🇰🇼  Kuwait Navy, Kuwait Coast Guard, Kuwait Police Flying Wing and the 🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard during the recent exercise ensuring the safety of life at sea.

Read more below 👇 

royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/may/…
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 🔧 #EngineeringExcellence #OpKipion