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A Royal Engineer from 59 Commando RE are pictured as they prepare to destroy a disused taliban sanger during Operation Ptarmigan in the Afghanistan mountains. They are deployed as part of the Operation Jacana Taskforce in the region, based at Bagram Airbase. They are deployed into the mountains by chinook helicopters from 27 Squadron RAF and supported by Soldiers from 59 Commando Royal Engineers and 29 Commando Royal Artillery...Please credit Royal Navy
Pictured: 17 Feb 2026 - Royal Marines from 40 Commando on the ground after being inserted on a joint raid by 847 Naval Air Squadron Wildcat HMA Mk2 Helicopter at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp, Norway.
Royal Marines from 40 Commando were inserted on a joint raid with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp using Wildcats from 847 Naval Air Squadron and a Dutch NH90 from 820 Squadron.
Aircraft from Commando Helicopter Force have deployed to Northern Norway to Royal Norwegian Air Force base, Bardufoss, in Northern Norway, for their annual workout in the Arctic Circle, Operation Clockwork.
The Commando Merlin and Wildcat operators will master their environment – testing themselves and their machines against the extreme cold.
Personnel will carry out survival training, ensuring they can live and move in the wilderness – learning to navigate, ski and build shelters and forage for food – before conducting sorties over Norway’s fjords and mountains.
Intensive flying operations will ensure the Commando Helicopter Force is able to effectively operate their aircraft in the Arctic – testing pilots, observers and engineers alike.
All of this work will lead up to Exercise Cold Response – the largest military exercises in the country in 2026, which will demonstrate the unity of NATO and the ability of the alliance to deter threats in the high north.
Photographer: POPhot Lee Blease
An Afghan National Army commando from 6th Commando Kandak provides security during a firefight in Gelan district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, March 22. The ANA commandos conduct counterinsurgency operations throughout Afghanistan to provide stability in the region.
An Afghan Commando from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak prepares his automatic weapon for use during convoy live fire training in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors, review these firing techniques to increase accuracy and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
A Marine commando with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit communicates with a fellow Marine during a patrol in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011. Most of these Senegalese Marines are new to the service and have joined their unit within the past three months. These Senegalese Marines are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011, a U.S. Africa Command maritime security assistance program that is designed to strengthen participating nations’ maritime security capacity through multilateral collaboration and cross-border cooperation. Marine Corps Forces, Africa is supporting APS 11 with a security assistance force based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Latest Images of Para-Commandos during training in Vehicle Anti-Ambush and Debussing Drills while serving with BELU-ISAF 11_06: Afghanistan 17th September 2011
Afghan National Army Commandos from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak fire their weapons at targets while moving during a range in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 22, 2013. The Commandos reviewed proper use and safety procedures to increase safety, accuracy, combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
An Afghan National Army Commando instructor from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak gives commands to other Commandos to begin firing at targets during a range in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 22, 2013. The Commandos reviewed proper use and safety procedures to increase safety, accuracy, combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak communicate while and firing with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 26 Jan. 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Pictured: 17 Feb 2026 - Royal Marines from 40 Commando on the ground after being inserted on a joint raid by 847 Naval Air Squadron Wildcat HMA Mk2 Helicopter at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp, Norway.
Royal Marines from 40 Commando were inserted on a joint raid with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp using Wildcats from 847 Naval Air Squadron and a Dutch NH90 from 820 Squadron.
Aircraft from Commando Helicopter Force have deployed to Northern Norway to Royal Norwegian Air Force base, Bardufoss, in Northern Norway, for their annual workout in the Arctic Circle, Operation Clockwork.
The Commando Merlin and Wildcat operators will master their environment – testing themselves and their machines against the extreme cold.
Personnel will carry out survival training, ensuring they can live and move in the wilderness – learning to navigate, ski and build shelters and forage for food – before conducting sorties over Norway’s fjords and mountains.
Intensive flying operations will ensure the Commando Helicopter Force is able to effectively operate their aircraft in the Arctic – testing pilots, observers and engineers alike.
All of this work will lead up to Exercise Cold Response – the largest military exercises in the country in 2026, which will demonstrate the unity of NATO and the ability of the alliance to deter threats in the high north.
Photographer: POPhot Lee Blease
Pictured: 17 Feb 2026 - Royal Marines from 40 Commando on the ground after being inserted on a joint raid by 847 Naval Air Squadron Wildcat HMA Mk2 Helicopter at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp, Norway.
Royal Marines from 40 Commando were inserted on a joint raid with the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps at Elvegårdsmoen military training camp using Wildcats from 847 Naval Air Squadron and a Dutch NH90 from 820 Squadron.
Aircraft from Commando Helicopter Force have deployed to Northern Norway to Royal Norwegian Air Force base, Bardufoss, in Northern Norway, for their annual workout in the Arctic Circle, Operation Clockwork.
The Commando Merlin and Wildcat operators will master their environment – testing themselves and their machines against the extreme cold.
Personnel will carry out survival training, ensuring they can live and move in the wilderness – learning to navigate, ski and build shelters and forage for food – before conducting sorties over Norway’s fjords and mountains.
Intensive flying operations will ensure the Commando Helicopter Force is able to effectively operate their aircraft in the Arctic – testing pilots, observers and engineers alike.
All of this work will lead up to Exercise Cold Response – the largest military exercises in the country in 2026, which will demonstrate the unity of NATO and the ability of the alliance to deter threats in the high north.
Photographer: POPhot Lee Blease
A British Royal Marine commando, assigned to the 42 Commando simulates providing cover during a boarding training exercise aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), July 30, 2024.
The Royal Marines were aboard New York conducting joint visit, board, search and seizure training with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC).
New York is conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th MEU (SOC).
The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Turner
An Afghan Commando from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak waits to move while other Commandos and fire with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 26 Jan. 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Belgian Pathfinders and Para-Commandos serving with QG Lt Bde (Marche en famenne) : Démo FCOS à BEAUVECHAIN (démo dynamique)
An Afghan Commando from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak receives instruction before conducting convoy live fire training in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 11, 2013. The commandos, along with their coalition force mentors, review these firing techniques to increase accuracy and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Commando Marines with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit patrol the hot dusty trail in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011. Most of these Senegalese Marines are new to the service and have joined their unit within the past three months. These Senegalese Marines are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011, a U.S. Africa Command maritime security assistance program that is designed to strengthen participating nations’ maritime security capacity through multilateral collaboration and cross-border cooperation. Marine Corps Forces, Africa is supporting APS 11 with a security assistance force based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak practice moving and firing with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 31, 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
That big flag would seem to defeat the purpose of this vessel's camouflage paint job. On Boston Harbor near the Fort Point Channel.
Belgian Para-Commandos during a live fire training exercise at the Grafenwöhr Training Area (Germany) – March 2013
Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak practice moving and firing with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 26 Jan. 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery medals parade.
After completion of a 6 month tour of duty in Afghanistan, gunners based in Plymouth, 29 Regiment Royal Artillery receive their medals.
MOD Crown Copyright 2011
Sgt Adrian Harlen
100121-F-1020B-052 Kabul - Afghan National Army commandos proudly display their new red berets during their graduation ceremony. More than 920 commandos graduated the 12-week course, which is modeled after U.S. Army Ranger training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brown/RELEASED)
An Afghan National Army Commando instructor from 1st Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak gives commands to other Commandos to fire at targets during a range in Washer district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 22, 2013. The Commandos reviewed proper use and safety procedures to increase safety, accuracy, combat effectiveness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)
Commando Marines with Senegal's Company Fusiliers Marine Commando unit patrol the hot dusty trail in Army base Center Training Tactics Zone 3, here, during Africa Partnership Station 2011. Most of these Senegalese Marines are new to the service and have joined their unit within the past three months. These Senegalese Marines are participating in Africa Partnership Station 2011, a U.S. Africa Command maritime security assistance program that is designed to strengthen participating nations’ maritime security capacity through multilateral collaboration and cross-border cooperation. Marine Corps Forces, Africa is supporting APS 11 with a security assistance force based out of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Afghan Commandos from 3rd Company, 7th Special Operations Kandak communicate while and firing with weapons between stationary objects in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 26 Jan. 2013. Commandos use these techniques to improve familiarity with weapons systems, to maintain communication, and to be more agile and effective in combat. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck/Released)