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
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 133 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 digitally, over several platform options (see below).
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 Jul/Aug 2025 edition, the cover of which is featured here.
The next edition, the Sep/Oct 2025 edition will be available from
1st October 2025
Digital Options
You are now able to read the Globe & Laurel via Pocketmags.com on your laptop, desktop and on your phone or tablet. Depending on your device, you can listen to your copy of the Corps Journal too.
The Globe & Laurel is also available direct from iTunes or Google Play.
Stay informed with your bi-monthly Corps Journal
Printed Edition
Printed Edition
Printed Edition
The Globe & Laurel magazine has been keeping our Corps Family informed for over 133 years. The printed edition remains a firm favourite with our readers often providing a talking point when spotted on coffee tables or in your office work spaces.
Digital Edition
Printed Edition
Printed Edition
The digital edition provides multiple options as to how you receive your Globe & Laurel and offers the ability to listen to your copy of the Corps Journal on the move, in the car, or maybe while cracking some phys.
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 Jan/Feb 2000 are available from PocketMags.co.uk with more being added all the time.
Contact the Globe & Laurel Team
Globe & Laurel Magazine
HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, England PO2 8ER, United Kingdom
Hours
Open today | 08:00 – 15:00 |
Because we are on a MOD establishment, we are occasionally closed for block periods which will be advised on our site.
