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Curtis C-46F Commando- "China Doll" of the CAF- Southern California Wing- Camarillo Airport. N53594 44-78663
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
The Commando Memorial is a Category A listed monument in Lochaber, Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it is one of Scotland’s best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.
126 Signal Squadron, 1 Commando Regiment, Australian Special Forces.
I received this plaque whilst serving with the Regiment in the early 1990s.
Royal Marines of 45 Commando and Swedish Coastal Rangers on a Stridsbåt 90 H (Combat Boat 90 Half – CB90H) fast military assault craft during a joint Swedish/UK exercise involving raiding a small Swedish island.
Royal Marines of X-Ray Company, 45 Commando and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines conducted Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) in Sweden.
Working alongside the Swedish Coastal Rangers (Kustjägarna) from their Berga Naval Base home, X- Ray Company showcased their strengths on the archipelagic Swedish terrain conducting interoperability training, Live Fire Tactical Training and littoral raiding alongside their Swedish partners. This is the first time the Swedish have taken part in BALTOPS as a member of NATO.
Photos: LPhot Finn Stainer-Hutchins
Sailors from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., sample fruits and vegetables from the commissary’s produce department during a store tour in May. The tour was as part of Commissary Commando, an event that judged the ability of military single service member groups to expose their members to the commissary benefit. Whidbey Island placed third in the competition.
A guy sitting on the stairs during the No Pants Metro Ride after-party. Cobalt, 1639 R St NW, Washington, DC.
EXperimental Commandos
Most special forces tend to operate in small, closely knit groups, but the CBU is experimenting with assigning certain high-level missions to superbly trained and motivated individuals to carry out entirely alone. These independent, lone-wolf types are given the most cutting edge equipment; and then sent off to wreak havoc among the foe through sabotage, assassination and espionage.