Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force

The official account for the UK's Mine Countermeasures Force command team embarked in RFA Cardigan Bay.

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

For the latest on what the UK Mine Countermeasures Force is up to visit our website: https://t.co/tS5Bezigsd

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Putting on a show.

We thought as we are missing the #BournemouthAirFestival, why not do our own from @RFACardiganBay with @HMSArgyll’s Wildcat?

@RoyalNavy #flynavy

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

On this, the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day, we say to all of those that served in the Far East, thank you.

#VJ75 #thankyou #VJDay75

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

To the Chief Commandant of the Women's Royal Naval Service from COMUKMCMFOR: happy birthday and many happy returns to HRH the Princess Royal!

To celebrate, here are some of our inspirational women of the @RoyalNavy. #TopWRNS

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Don’t you, forget about me.

@HMSLedbury and @HMSBlyth meet up with @HMSShoreham and @HMSBrocklesby while on their way home, to have one final family photograph.

@RoyalNavy #family

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

We hate saying goodbye.

@HMSLedbury and @HMSBlyth leave #Bahrain one last time as they end their 3 year mission delivering 24/7 365 mine counter measures capability in the region and begin their journey back to the #UK. Fair winds and following seas.

@RoyalNavy #solongfarewell

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Who said we got rid of rum rations?

The daily ration of rum may have been abolished 50 years ago today, but we still enjoy the occasional toast.

@RoyalNavy @Pussers #drinkresponsibly

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Leading the way.

COMUKMCMFOR, Commander Talbot, and his Chief of Staff Lieutenant Commander Cooper, receive the @RoyalNavy Sea Command and Principle Warfare Officer badges in #Recognition of their respective career achievements.

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Today marks 85 years since the last @RoyalNavy ship was sunk in #WW2. HMS VESTAL was a minesweeper attacked off the coast of Phuket, Thailand.

Events like this help us to remember the sacrifices of those in the MCM community that have come before us.

#VJDay

(Image @I_W_M)

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

The U.K. Mine Countermeasures Force would like to wish each and every single member of HM Armed Forces deployed around the globe a happy and safe Armed Forces Day 2020. 🇬🇧
#AFD20 #ArmedForcesDay @RoyalNavy

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Following in your father’s footsteps. Taken quite literally by some of the @RoyalNavy personnel deployed in the Middle East.

We wish all father figures a happy Father’s Day and a massive thank you for supporting us while we are away. #FathersDay #FD20

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Dare to dream. Let’s raise £4000 for the Amelia Mae Foundation and @RNRMC.

Donate via justgiving at https://t.co/1jLrsbYzBN to support @AmeliaMaeDavies

#charity #challenge #triathlon #fitness #goals

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Taking care of business.

Practising the removal of underwater threats to merchant traffic is crucial to ensuring we are ready to protect the free flow of commerce. @RoyalNavy

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Her looks can be deceiving. Happy birthday to the longest serving ship in the @RoyalNavy!

39 years after commissioning, @HMSLedbury is as busy as she has ever been, on mine countermeasure duties in the Arabian Gulf.

#happybirthday #cake #wrinkles

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

And we are off!

Royal Navy Mine Countermeasures Vessel using its ‘SEAFOX’ system to investigate possible underwater threat while on Exercise @RoyalNavy

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Everyone loves hide and seek.

As it happens, a picture from @HMSBROCKLESBY lowering a drill mine for their counterparts to try and find. @RoyalNavy #hideandseek

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

You have the Con.

Only a week after taking Command and Commander Talbot and his team are already a few days into their first exercise as COMUKMCMFOR. A huge BZ to Commander Griffiths and his staff for a successful 6 months. @RoyalNavy #GoodLuck

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

Cat by name, cat by nature The Wildcat crew embarked on @HMS_MONTROSE is ready to pounce night or day, to protect our national interests. They are currently supporting our US/UK Mine Counter Measures Exercise in the Gulf @815NAS #wildcat #maritimesecurity #flynavy @RoyalNavy

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

It takes all kinds of vessels to make a successful harbour departure happen. @RoyalNavy is always grateful to work with our friends in the @US5thFleet who accompanied @HmsShoreham and @HmsBrocklesby in preparation for our Joint Mine Counter Measures Exercise #maritimesecurity

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

And we’re off! @HmsBrocklesby set sail this morning to join other ships already deployed for this month’s US/UK Joint Mine Counter Measures Exercise in the Gulf #together #maritimesecurity @RoyalNavy @US5thFleet #coalition

[Commander UK Mine Countermeasures Force @COMUKMCMFOR]

This week, @HmsShoreham conducted whole ship training in preparation for our exciting upcoming US/UK Joint Mine Counter Measures Exercise in the Gulf. “Fire Fighter, fight the fire!” #preparation #practice #firefighting #maritimesecurity @RoyalNavy @US5thFleet #coalition