On #AppreciateADragonDay we share some of our top photos from the last deployment!
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Filming 847 Naval Air Squadron heading off from RAF Akrotiri for #LRGX #wildcats #cyprus #reporterlife #defence
Expeditionary Diving Group continues to provide round the clock deployed Maritime EOD expertise to HMS Albion, this time alongside in Alexandria. Maintaining operational advantage by ‘Owning the Night’ keeps FDS ahead of the adversary... #bombfrog 💣🐸 #divenavy #LRGX Royal Navy
#ThrowbackThursday
Just before our return to HMNB Portsmouth, we managed to squeeze in an Air Defence exercise with Arma Mod France Rafales. Great way to end #LRGX deployment with HMS Albion and RFA LYME BAY that’s been full of joint working!
Bravo Company from 40 Commando Royal Marines conduct Live Fire Tactical Training in #Κύπρος #Cyprus during #LRGX
#futurecommandoforce #TrainHardFightEasy #UnitedWeConquer
From sun to snow...
45 Commando RM have been using a powerful All Terrain Vehicle in the Arctic on #WinterDeployment21 , building on 40 Commando Royal Marines's experience with it on #LRGX . The wheels and tracks can be swapped quickly and easily, making this a really useful bit of kit.
Providing maritime EOD support to the Fleet, XDG’s divers are embarked in HMS Albion in support of Commander Littoral Strike Group (COMLSG). While the Ship’s Company and Royal Marines take care of security above, XDG Deter and Detect below the surface. #bombfrog 💣🐸 #divenavy #LRGX Royal Navy
In time honoured fashion, naval families and friends welcome back HMS Dragon to #Portsmouth 🇬🇧 after her adventures with the #LRGX Littoral Strike Group in the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
PO Hub Royal Navy Commander Littoral Strike Group (COMLSG) @HMS_Albion Naval Families Federation HMNB Portsmouth Navy Lookout
🇬🇧UK forces are in direct support to NATO #OpSeaGuardian in the #Mediterranean 🌊
Flying the #NATO flag & carrying out the Allied mission in the region 💪
📽️Commodore Rob Pedre, Commander UK Littoral Strike Group Royal Navy
#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #LRGX
In the final leg of #LRGX , HMS Albion and RFA LYME BAY trained with Marina Militare, conducting close-quarters manoeuvring, anti-submarine exercises, plus air-defence exercises with Italian AV-8Bs.
At 'ENDEX', the 🇬🇧 & 🇮🇹 ships conducted a ceremonial sail past.
Arrivederci amici!
Whether by land, air or sea, we are ready to deploy in response to crises worldwide. To maintain that readiness, training and rehearsal is critical.
Recently, elements of our team put this to the test on the #LRGX with HMS Albion
#AlwaysReady #LandAirSea #CrisisResponse
The Ship’s Company from HMS Albion has raised over £9000 while deployed on the #LRGX deployment to the #Mediterranean 🌊
This money is going to go on to support Claire House, Movember UK, Royal British Legion and NHS Charities Together 💙.
A huge well done to all onboard!🤗
Exercising with the Italian Navy Carrier Task Group in the Mediterranean. Commander Littoral Strike Group (COMLSG) RFA LYME BAY NATO #LRGX #globalnavy
B Company, with our Royal Marine exchange Officer, getting ready to work with the Commando Force as part of the #LRGX BFBS Cyprus BFCyprus 3CommandoBrigade Regt Sec, RHQ PWRR