Maj Gen Matt Holmes: Firearm seized at ex-Royal Marines chief's home before his death
An inquest heard that the 54-year-old died after having "concerns" about his career and his marriage.
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UK Maj Gen Matt Holmes: Military chiefs among hundreds of mourners at funeral
More than 700 people were in Winchester for the funeral of the former head of the Royal Marines.
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Royal Marines Maj Gen Matt Holmes: Ex-Royal Marines chief had 'concerns over marriage and career'
The former Commandant General Royal Marines, who died earlier this month, was found in a bedroom at his home, an inquest heard.
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Royal Marines 'Once A Marine, Always A Marine': Tributes Paid To Major General Matthew Holmes
The former Commandant General Royal Marines, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, has died at the age of 54.
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Royal Marines Major General Matthew Holmes: Former Royal Marines Chief Dies, Aged 54
Tributes have been paid to Maj Gen Holmes, with the head of the Royal Navy describing him as "a dear friend to many".
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An overview of the Royal Marines and the equipment they use.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Pen Farthing Turned Away At Airport Due To 'Changed Paperwork'
In a tweet this morning the former marine said his team and animals were turned away into the "chaos" of "devastating explosions".
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Veteran Pen Farthing 'Targeted' By Gunman Amid Kabul Airport Explosions
The former marine said "everything is chaos" with at least two explosions confirmed.
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Paralympics JJ Chalmers Reunited With Life-Saver Pilot On Flight To Paralympics
Royal Marines veteran was flown out of Afghanistan following a bomb blast in 2011, and is now part of the Paralympics TV team in Tokyo.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines Row Length Of UK Coast For Charity Challenge
The team rowed on machines for 56 hours and 47 minutes to cover 3,200km.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Animal Charity Staff Get Visas For UK Return
Former Royal Marine Paul Farthing said he would not leave the staff of his Nowzad animal charity until their safety was confirmed.
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Forces Charities Charities Launch Campaign To Give Royal Marines Veteran 'Funeral He Deserves'
Former serviceman Ian Campbell, also known as John Harley, died alone in the Queen Alexandra Hospital, aged 78.
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Ex-Royal Marine Refuses To Leave Country And Abandon His Charity Staff
Paul Farthing said he will not leave the staff of his Nowzad animal charity to the "absolutely horrendous fate" they are faced with.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines Recruit Death: 'Deviation' From Protocol A Factor In Beach Incident
The MOD published an inquiry report into the death of Recruit Ethan Jones after a training exercise on a Cornish beach last year.
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Royal Marines Former Marine First To Complete Gruelling Lake District Challenge Barefoot
'Disney RM' completed 66 miles, covering 42 fells and ascending 26,900ft – which is nearly the height of Everest.
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Royal Marines F-35s, B-52s And Howitzers: Royal Marines Take On Australia's Biggest Military Exercise
Exercise Talisman Sabre saw the Royal Marines fight on the ground alongside American, Australian and Japanese personnel and hardware.