The Journal of the Royal Marines
Bringing you all the news from across the Royal Marines Corps Family
The Journal of the Royal Marines
Globe & Laurel
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As we continually strive to keep the Corps' Journal relevant and packed full of all the activities carried out by our Corps Family, we ask for 5 minutes of your time to undertake a quick survey
The Journal of the Royal Marines
The Globe & Laurel Magazine (colloquially known as the 'Globe & Buster') is the official journal of the Royal Marines, keeping the entire Corps Family informed for over 132 years. We bring our readers all the full news stories and details of the Corps' activities across the globe in support of the Royal Navy, in a full colour quality magazine and digital edition.
Published bi-monthly, the Globe & Laurel Magazine is the only full record of Royal Marines activities and 'the' place to come for all things 'Bootneck'.
You DON'T have to be a serving member to subscribe, we have many former and family members, as well as Cadets, schools and fans of Royal Marines history, plus many other interested parties.
The latest edition available is the Mar/Apr 2025 edition, the cover of which is featured to the right.
The next edition, the May/Jun 2025 edition will be available from
4 June 2025
The Globe & Laurel is also available digitally from iTunes or Google Play.
From 9 April, you will also be able to read the Globe & Laurel via Pocketmags.com on your laptop or desktop and on your phone or tablet.
Catch up on all Royal Marine Unit activity across the globe
With Royal Marines deployed around the globe, there is always much to read on the training, deployments and exercises that our Commandos undertake throughout the year. Each Unit has there own section in the magazine along with the RM Band Service, the RMA-TRMC, sporting activities, Corps history and much much more.
Where Do You Read Yours?
Why not enter our Where Do You Read Yours competition, sponsored by our friends at Mentzendorff & Co. You could be the lucky winner and receive a limited edition bottle of Taylor's Port. Email us your photo of yourself or your friends/family reading the Globe & Laurel, preferably somewhere unusual or with someone special and we will enter you into the bi-monthly competition. Our independent adjudicator will choose the winner and we will notify you just prior to the next publication.
Stay informed with your bi-monthly Corps Journal
Printed Edition
Printed Edition
Printed Edition
The Globe & Laurel has been keeping our Corps Family informed for over 132 years. The printed edition remains a firm favourite with our readers often providing a talking point when spotted on coffee tables or office work space.
Digital Edition
Printed Edition
Printed Edition
The digital edition helps our readers receive their Globe & Laurel in more ways, providing direct web & email links to all of our Charity & Commercial partners, as well as making it easier to contact the team & submit articles.
Archive Copies
Printed Edition
Archive Copies
Many archive printed copies of the Globe & Laurel are available to purchase, please get in touch to enquire. Digital copies from 2014 are available from PocketMags.co.uk with more being added all the time.
Subscribe or Contact the Globe & Laurel Team
Click on the G&L Badge image to the right to visit our subscription and information web area
Or use the 'Drop Us a Line' option below to email us
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