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HMS Argyll will also conduct counter narcotics patrols in conjunction with the US Coast Guard( @Hamartia Antidote , see we haven't forgot our american friends. lol) to enhance regional security and deter illicit activity.

Our very own Royal Navy’s drug busting warship HMS Argyll is heading home for Christmas having dealt another blow to the drugs trade in the North Atlantic, helping our American friends patrol their neighbourhood.

Special Sea Dutymen take in the sunrise

Lets not Forget HMS Lancaster who is never far behind HMS Argyll in the Carribean seas.

HMS Lancaster continues journey to overseas territories:Contingency plans have been discussed with the local services and authorities, meaning that if Lancaster has to return to any of the forty islands that make up the territory she can respond quickly and effectively, providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
HMS Lancaster paid a visit to the capital island Tortola where she followed a programme of working with officials and displayed her powerful capabilities to islanders and interested parties.

HMS Lancaster continues journey to overseas territories: Lancaster, affectionately nicknamed ‘The Queen’s Frigate’ after her sponsor Her Majesty The Queen, will visit all six of the British Overseas Territories in the region as well as numerous Commonwealth and Caribbean countries in order to conduct regional defence engagement.
These visits will provide the opportunity to train with other navies as well as demonstrate the Royal Navy’s continued commitment to the region.

HMS Lancaster continues her journey to overseas territories: HMS Lancaster’s Commanding Officer, Commander Steve Moorhouse, said:
“It was a great honour to visit Tortola and continue the long relationship the Royal Navy has had with the British Virgin Islands. We were made to feel very welcome by everyone upon our arrival and throughout our stay.
"I am delighted we had the opportunity to work with the Governor’s office and emergency services to share knowledge and also prepare for any natural disaster.”

Lnacaster Patrolling Virgin islands shores: During Lancaster’s stay the ship’s company hosted the Governor and the Premier as well as local dignitaries, officials and even the owner of Pusser’s Rum for a Reception and Capability Demonstration; the evening ended with the Royal Navy’s traditional ceremonial sunset accompanied by Lancaster’s very own bagpipes.
This visit not only saw Lancaster hosting the locals, but also the locals hosting Lancaster as several members of the ships company took part in ‘adopt a sailor’ day. Small groups from each messdeck spent the day with local families doing a range of things from island tours to experiencing local life.

On the rugby pitch Lancaster’s improving team put in a good performance against the BVI National side, losing 20-0; and the football team were once again victorious beating Wolves FC on penalties.
Anguilla will be the next port of call for HMS Lancaster, which will be the first time many of the sailors have arrived at this port.

Lancaster’s sailors also played a big part on the field of sport.
The Cricket team put in a sterling performance against the BVI Cricket association, which include former West Indies cricketers, but unfortunately lost by 40 runs.

 

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HMS Argyll anchored in Virgin islands

ABWS Thomas Knowles helps in the restoration of the Governor's Museum in British Virgin islands.

WO1 Hamlyn presents Charles Tobias with a ship's crest.

HMS Argyll deploys on Atlantic Patrol Tasking (North)

Unconfirmed reports says HMS Astute nuclear submarine paid a visit to british virgin islands in 2013 during her Patrols in the south Atlantic ocean.

 

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lets a take a Break from our overseas territories for now and go back to our commandos/special forces.

Royal Marine Commandos on Exercise in British Woodland.

Royal marines commandos

British SAS UK The Special Air Service trained to perform equally well in all the fields listed for the SEALs, but is also trained by MI-5 and MI-6 for in-depth counter-espionage, more so than the SEALs. Physical competency must be of equal stature to the SEALs, to the degree that both special forces work closely together when necessary (Iraq and Afghanistan) and have good camaraderie. They have the distinction of being the model on which almost all national commando units are base

Soldiers of the 45 Commando Royal Marines, attached to 3rd Infantry Division for the assault on Sword Beach, pass through a street of Colleville-sur-Orne, 10 Km NE from Caen, on their way to relieve forces at Pegasus Bridge. Normandy, France. 6 June 1944. by World War 2 Photos on Flickr.

40 Commando Royal Marines Cross Afghan Desert in Jackal Vehicles by Defence Images, via Flickr

Royal Marine Commandos from Lima Company wearing Multi Terrain Pattern camouflage, are pictured onboard an Armoured Raider Craft during amphibious training on Exercise in Djibouti, Horn of Africa.

 

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Britain army base for training in Canada, Alberta.

Canada
The British army's base training area in Alberta is equivalent in size to all the main training areas used by the British forces in the UK and Europe. Around 1000 tanks and armoured vehicles are kept there to train 7000 troops each year.

British Army Challenger 2 and FV107 Scimitar training in Alberta, Canada

The British Army's 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment Battlegroup pictured on exercise Prairie Storm in Alberta Canada

MBT Challenger 2 of the Royal Welsh Battle Group on Ex Prairie Storm at the British Army Trg Unit Suffield (BATUS) in Alberta, Canada

Exercise "Prairie Storm 3" In The British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) Vast Training Area In Alberta Canada

Photos showing Yorkshire soldiers practicing their dismounted close combat skills at the British Army Training Unit Suffield, in Alberta, Canada last month,(Sept 2014)

Canadian Forces Base Suffield & BATUS British Army Training Unit Suffield Alberta salute the coming of prince william and Duchess of Cambridge

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, pose with Canadian military personnel who escorted and flew them, upon their arrival in Britain's military training base in Calgary, Alberta, Canada July 7, 2013

 

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aIn Korea war 1951

British Royal Marines from 41 Commando, put ashore by a Royal navy special ops submarine deep in the heart of North Korea, plant demolition charges along an enemy rail track. They were attached to the 1st Marine Division and fought with them at the Chosin Reservoir.

In Brunei(Asia)

British military base/Garrison in Brunei is focus on training all British soldiers in Jungle warfare

Lieutenant Colonel J P Cross, the last Commandant of the Jungle Warfare School in Malaya who served in the British Army during a training with his comrades.

Man of action: Corporal C (face obscured) on patrol in Brunei

The use of helicopters is frequently practised - here soldiers from 131 Commando Squadron emplane in one of the British Army's Hueys based in Brunei

Gurkha Rifles , Fire Support Group Live Firing in Binturang Range , Brunei ( British Army ).

Soldiers test themselves in some of the harshest terrain in Brunei [Picture: Corporal Barry Lloyd, Crown copyright]

 

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Britain army base for training in Canada, Alberta.

Canada
The British army's base training area in Alberta is equivalent in size to all the main training areas used by the British forces in the UK and Europe. Around 1000 tanks and armoured vehicles are kept there to train 7000 troops each year.

British Army Challenger 2 and FV107 Scimitar training in Alberta, Canada

The British Army's 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment Battlegroup pictured on exercise Prairie Storm in Alberta Canada

MBT Challenger 2 of the Royal Welsh Battle Group on Ex Prairie Storm at the British Army Trg Unit Suffield (BATUS) in Alberta, Canada

Exercise "Prairie Storm 3" In The British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) Vast Training Area In Alberta Canada

Photos showing Yorkshire soldiers practicing their dismounted close combat skills at the British Army Training Unit Suffield, in Alberta, Canada last month,(Sept 2014)

Canadian Forces Base Suffield & BATUS British Army Training Unit Suffield Alberta salute the coming of prince william and Duchess of Cambridge

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, pose with Canadian military personnel who escorted and flew them, upon their arrival in Britain's military training base in Calgary, Alberta, Canada July 7, 2013

i have a question bro, does UK have divisions with former colonies. what i mean is like Canada-UK Unit, Australia-UK Unit?

British army in Afghanistan

Canadian Leopard 2 in Afghanistan. Germany helping a big brother

 

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i have a question bro, does UK have divisions with former colonies. what i mean is like Canada-UK Unit, Australia-UK Unit?

I'm not sure brother, don't think we have a joint Unit per se. But i do know we cooperate alot in many fields, since we have a long history marked by cultural, institutional and language ties, extensive people-to-people links, aligned security interests, sporting tournaments (notablyThe Ashes), and significant trade and investment cooperation and most of all together as commonwealth founding nations and her Majesty the of Queen of England is still 'offically' the head of State of both Canada and Australia.

New defence treaty between Australia and UK | SBS News
Australia–UK defence arrangements
Canada-United Kingdom joint declaration | Prime Minister of Canada
Further Strengthening the Canada-United Kingdom Partnership

 

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Canadian soldiers with a C3 howitzer (a upgraded M101 howitzer)

 

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Canadian Leopard 2 in Afghanistan. Germany helping a big brother

Nooooooo, Despite the fact that we have a far larger world military presence/influence/reach than Germany, Germany is still our Big Brother. Remember our ancestors are Germanic, since they migrated from Germany itself. We have the same genes/blood. So you are still the BIG BROTHER.

The Germanic invasions of Britain

 

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Nooooooo, Despite the fact that we have a far larger world military presence/influence/reach than Germany, Germany is still our Big Brother. Remember our ancestors are Germanic, since they migrated from Germany itself. We have the same genes/blood. So you are still the BIG BROTHER.

The Germanic invasions of Britain

still commonwealth and Germanic countries are Brothers

RAF Tornados

British Westland Gazelle

 

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still commonwealth and Germanic countries are Brothers

RAF Tornados
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lool well, its like a mum and her kid/child. The child/kid might grow up someday to be far bigger than the mum, but that doesn't means he is not the mum's son. So you are still the mum. Just like we are still the U.S Mum. @Hamartia Antidote

 

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lool well, its like a mum and her kid/child. The child/kid might grow up someday to be far bigger than the mum, but that doesn't means he is not the mum's son. So you are still the mum. Just like we are still the U.S Mum. @Hamartia Antidote

anyway bro its great to be friends then enemies like back in the old days

British army Stormer vehicle

British army Challenger 2 MBT

 

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In the Meditaranean sea

Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster arrives in Gibraltar

Provocative: The HMS Westminster arrived in the harbour at Gibraltar this morning for what authorities insist are long-planned exercises.

Royal Navy's Amphibious Assault Ship (Landing Platform Helicopter) HMS Ocean (L12) enters HM Naval Base, Gibraltar

A royal navy nuclear submarine in Gilbratar, Meditaranean sea: Gibraltar's strategic position provides an important facility for the Royal Navy and Britain's allies. During the Falklands War, an Argentine plan to attack British shipping in the harbour using frogmen (Operation Algeciras) was foiled. The naval base also played a part in supporting the task force sent by Britain to retake the Falklands in 1982

Aerial image of Dragon conducting a sovereignty patrol with Gibraltar, her first foreign visit, in the background.

HMS Dragon in Gilbratar during her routine patrol in the meditaranean sea.

HMS Illustrious in Gilbratar.

Keeping sealanes open and maintaining freedom of navigation.

 

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aIn Korea war 1951

British Royal Marines from 41 Commando, put ashore by a Royal navy special ops submarine deep in the heart of North Korea, plant demolition charges along an enemy rail track. They were attached to the 1st Marine Division and fought with them at the Chosin Reservoir.

In Brunei(Asia)

British military base/Garrison in Brunei is focus on training all British soldiers in Jungle warfare

Lieutenant Colonel J P Cross, the last Commandant of the Jungle Warfare School in Malaya who served in the British Army during a training with his comrades.

Man of action: Corporal C (face obscured) on patrol in Brunei

The use of helicopters is frequently practised - here soldiers from 131 Commando Squadron emplane in one of the British Army's Hueys based in Brunei

Gurkha Rifles , Fire Support Group Live Firing in Binturang Range , Brunei ( British Army ).

Soldiers test themselves in some of the harshest terrain in Brunei [Picture: Corporal Barry Lloyd, Crown copyright]

I thought Belize was the home of Jungle warfare training.

 

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lool well, its like a mum and her kid/child. The child/kid might grow up someday to be far bigger than the mum, but that doesn't means he is not the mum's son. So you are still the mum. Just like we are still the U.S Mum. @Hamartia Antidote

hmm....I'll have to think about that.. I'm leaning more towards multinational people who ran away from abusive extended families.
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