RMA - The Royal Marines Charity’s Post

Royal Marines ‘Bandies’ often get asked, “What’s your day job?”. They may also find themselves answering other popular questions such as, “Is being in the Royal Marines Band Service voluntary?” As Beating Retreat draws nearer, audiences are excited as ever to see The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines perform on Horse Guards Parade. The band has always played a crucial role in the military, providing musical support to phase one training, through to freedom parades, remembrance parades and state ceremonial events, ensuring that music is an integral and valued part of military identity. However, there are numerous misconceptions about the life of a Royal Marines Bandy and the unique life they lead. A common misconception is that members of the Royal Marines Band Service do not work in the band full-time, and therefore must have a ‘day job’ on the side. This is untrue – their role within the band is their full-time career. Bandies are regular service Royal Marines the same way that Commandos are – not reservists or cadets. Musicians and Buglers are fully trained and operational military personnel. Last year, three different Royal Marines Bands were involved in various exercises and deployments. https://lnkd.in/eKJ6F4wi #armedforcescommunity Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗽: 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 "𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆" Every year, I see a common communication mistake that makes me cringe: people and businesses saying "Happy Memorial Day" or promoting "Happy Memorial Day sales." Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died in service to our country. For those remembering and mourning fallen heroes, "Happy Memorial Day" can feel out of place and insensitive. Instead, consider using more appropriate phrases such as: "Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day" "Honoring our fallen heroes this Memorial Day" "Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice" By choosing your words carefully, you show respect and understanding for the true significance of this solemn day. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 If you're promoting a sale, focus on the event without using the phrase "Happy Memorial Day." Here are some examples: "Memorial Day Weekend Sale: Honoring Our Heroes with Special Discounts" "Memorial Day Sale: Great Deals This Weekend" "Commemorate Memorial Day with Our Exclusive Offers" This approach allows you to acknowledge the significance of the holiday while promoting your sale respectfully. Let's honor their memory appropriately. #CommunicationTips #MemorialDay #Respect #HonoringOurHeroes #MarketingTips #smithmarketinggroup

This year marks the 360th anniversary of the creation of The Band of the HM Royal Marines (aka “The Blue Band”) created by the order of King Charles II in 1644. You can imagine that recounting hundreds of years of history and tying all of it into an inspirational and aspirational promotion video would be a big challenge. So did this storied organization turn to Hollywood? Did they employ Saatchi & Saatchi? (the creators of the TEMU super bowl videos). Did they task some internal executive earning seven figures to lead the project? After all, storytelling is an art — and yes, even a science. So in this case, you needed someone even more talented with greater understanding of the majesty and history of such an iconic organization. Someone with keen insights and creative vision. Someone who had the perspective that Hollywood, giant PR/creative agencies and big shot executives lacked. Who possessed these unique capabilities? The answer was obvious: A Corporal. In this case, an exceptionally talented Royal Marine Band Corporal, James Dunlop. Two decades ago, my Hollywood producer brother, David A. Neuman told me that back then, the technology of the iPhone and iMac gave every kid, (back then) on a desktop and in their pocket, equipment that would have cost up to one-half million dollars when we were kids in High School. _______________________ On a side note, I had the great honor of being the patron of An Evening to Salute Military Service at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in February of 2016. The Band of Royal Marines headlined the program and they delivered wonderful performance for an audience of over 1,000 guests, including a large contingent of Midshipmen from the University of Illinois Naval ROTC Battalion. I hosted the Band’s senior enlisted leaders the day after their performance, showing them around the campus of my beloved Alma Mater the following day. It was an experience that I remember with great fondness. ______________________ I would bet that this video (certainly a superb recruitment tool for the @RoyalMarinesBandService ) cost about one-quarter of what a big US company would spend on a decent holiday video. And it was way better — with far more historical and emotional content. So I share a terrific video history of the Band of the Royal Marines, played with a beautiful live-performance accompaniment from the Mountbatten Festival at Royal Albert Hall in 2022. Bravo Zulu BdCpl James Dunlop! Hope the Palace takes notice. Perhaps the Corporal deserves a MBE for this.

So great in so many ways

What can we learn about cheerfulness from the Royal Marines? Lindsay MacDuff has written a blog about why cheerfulness (a core value of the Royal Marines), kindness, and getting your team off to the right start this year are so important. Read it here and let me know what you think - https://lnkd.in/eNuJ9qfd

Reena Strehle the city of my birth is Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa. Lagos City, Nigeria was named after the city of Lagos, Portugal. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Lagos, Nigeria in the 15th century. They were drawn to the area because of its strategic location on the Gulf of Guinea, which made it a convenient port for trade and exploration. The Portuguese named the area "Lagos", which means "lakes" in Portuguese, because of the many lagoons and estuaries that surround the city. In the 16th century, Lagos was conquered by the Benin Empire. The Benis renamed the city "Eko", which means "camp" in the Yoruba language. However, the Portuguese name of "Lagos" continued to be used by Europeans, and it eventually became the official name of the city. In 1861, Lagos became a British colony. Under British rule, Lagos grew rapidly and became the most important port in Nigeria. After Nigeria gained independence in 1960, Lagos became the country's capital city. Today, Lagos is the most populous city in Africa and one of the largest cities in the world. It is a major financial and commercial center, and it is also home to a diverse range of cultures and languages.

“What can we do to serve those that serve us that are less fortunate than us, and give back?” -Robert Irvine ___ Robert’s “service above self” mentality stems from his upbringing and background as a cook in the British Royal Navy.⚓️ Check out this clip, and don’t forget to view the full episode at the 🔗link in our bio. #GivingLegendsPodcast #GivingIsLegendary #RobertIrvine #GiveBack #ServiceAboveSelf #Vetrans #RoyalNavy ZOA Energy

Do you live in a nation that does not exist? If so, please have a listen to this conversation with Pedro Senhorinha Silva II. We explore Pedro's uniquely American journey through his career across sectors (private, religion, military, non-profit), his struggles with faith and faith communities, and his quest to live in a nation that does not yet exist. https://lnkd.in/gKHvyT5Z

This post is essential reading. NZ has been on a pathway of increasing division for some years, and it is collective weakness. Defence veterans show NZ the way. Integration, dialogue, learning from history and setting a joint culture pathway to the future is essential. Do we want to continue the pathway we are on and reach the terrible outcomes that Bosnia, Germany, and Rewanda did in the past? OR shall we act on the Defence example. A society that stands together is a strong society. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou
ka ora ai te iwi (With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive)

Tell us, which military landmark leaves you absolutely mesmerized? 📌 Check out Jaimi's top picks for military landmarks that will leave a lasting impression on your family: https://hubs.ly/Q02dkqZQ0