Britain's only woman Royal Navy Commando

"It is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, in peacetime or in wartime." Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the UK Royal Navy.

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Publication date 03 November 2025
Filming date 14 February 2025
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Reference NATO961910
Music Challenge to Achievement (Backing Vocals) by Rebekah Ellen and Breakpoint (Underscore) by Theo Maximilian Goble and Paul Richard O'Brien

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Royal Navy Commandos are among the toughest soldiers, sailors and marines in the United Kingdom, having earned their badges only after completing an arduous qualification course. It takes physical endurance, mental toughness and no shortage of courage to qualify, and don the famous green beret of the UK Commandos. Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the Royal Navy. While training to be a pilot in the Commando Helicopter Force, Fisher completed the 16-week All Arms Commando Course (AACC), which culminated in a 30-foot rope climb and 30-mile run. She’s one of only seven women in the history of the United Kingdom’s armed forces to earn the badge. UK forces are currently deployed to Estonia, where they head NATO’s multinational battlegroup, and they regularly exercise alongside their NATO Allies throughout Europe. Fisher notes that she is serving during uncertain times, but for her, this only underscores the significance of staying strong, well-trained and ready: “It is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, in peacetime or in wartime”, she said.

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TRANSCRIPT (AUDIO AND TEXT ON SCREEN) “It's a massive privilege and a huge honour to serve my country.” — TEXT ON SCREEN — LIEUTENANT LILY-MAE FISHER IS THE ONLY WOMAN ROYAL NAVY COMMANDO --VOICEOVER— “The body achieves what the mind believes. I love to test myself and challenge myself constantly.” --TEXT ON SCREEN-- BRITISH COMMANDOS TRAIN REGULARLY ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TO REINFORCE NATO’S NORTHERN FLANK --VOICEOVER-- “If the call was to ever come to go to war, you know, it is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, be it in peacetime or at wartime.”

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Britain's only woman Royal Navy Commando

Meet Lieutenant Lily Mae Fisher, the only woman serving Commando in the UK Royal Navy.

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Publication date 03 November 2025
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Royal Navy Commandos are among the toughest soldiers, sailors and marines in the United Kingdom, having earned their badges only after completing an arduous qualification course. It takes physical endurance, mental toughness and no shortage of courage to qualify, and don the famous green beret of the UK Commandos. Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the Royal Navy. While training to be a pilot in the Commando Helicopter Force, Fisher completed the 16-week All Arms Commando Course (AACC), which culminated in a 30-foot rope climb and 30-mile run. She’s one of only seven women in the history of the United Kingdom’s armed forces to earn the badge. Footage includes Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher navigating an obstacle course and checking her equipment, showcasing her dedication and strength.

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(00:00) VARIOUS SHOTS – Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher navigating the obstacle course. (00:21) VARIOUS SHOTS – Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher sprinting towards the water obstacle. (00:26) SLOW MOTION SHOTS – Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher sprinting towards the water obstacle. (00:45) SLOW MOTION SHOTS – Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher navigating the water obstacle course. (00:55) VARIOUS SHOTS – Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher sprinting towards the water obstacle. (00:55) VARIOUS DRONE SHOTS – Aerial views of Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher navigating the obstacle course. (01:31) SLOW MOTION SHOTS – Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher adjusting her uniform and checking her equipment. (01:56) CLOSE UP SHOT – The Royal Navy Commando patch on Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher’s uniform. (02:00) VARIOUS SHOTS – Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher adjusting her beret. (02:36) VARIOUS SHOTS – Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher looking at the camera. Footage used in this video is only representative of the Royal Marine Endurance course.

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Britain's only woman Royal Navy Commando

"It is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, in peacetime or in wartime." Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the UK Royal Navy.

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Publication date 03 November 2025
Filming date 14 February 2025
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Reference NATO961908
Music Challenge to Achievement (Backing Vocals) by Rebekah Ellen and Breakpoint (Underscore) by Theo Maximilian Goble and Paul Richard O'Brien

Synopsis

Royal Navy Commandos are among the toughest soldiers, sailors and marines in the United Kingdom, having earned their badges only after completing an arduous qualification course. It takes physical endurance, mental toughness and no shortage of courage to qualify, and don the famous green beret of the UK Commandos. Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the Royal Navy. While training to be a pilot in the Commando Helicopter Force, Fisher completed the 16-week All Arms Commando Course (AACC), which culminated in a 30-foot rope climb and 30-mile run. She’s one of only seven women in the history of the United Kingdom’s armed forces to earn the badge. UK forces are currently deployed to Estonia, where they head NATO’s multinational battlegroup, and they regularly exercise alongside their NATO Allies throughout Europe. Fisher notes that she is serving during uncertain times, but for her, this only underscores the significance of staying strong, well-trained and ready: “It is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, in peacetime or in wartime”, she said.

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TRANSCRIPT (AUDIO AND TEXT ON SCREEN) “It's a massive privilege and a huge honour to serve my country.” — TEXT ON SCREEN — LIEUTENANT LILY-MAE FISHER IS THE ONLY WOMAN ROYAL NAVY COMMANDO --VOICEOVER— “The body achieves what the mind believes. I love to test myself and challenge myself constantly.” --TEXT ON SCREEN-- BRITISH COMMANDOS TRAIN REGULARLY ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TO REINFORCE NATO’S NORTHERN FLANK --VOICEOVER-- “If the call was to ever come to go to war, you know, it is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, be it in peacetime or at wartime.”

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Britain's only woman Royal Navy Commando

"It is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, in peacetime or in wartime." Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the UK Royal Navy.

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Publication date 03 November 2025
Filming date 14 February 2025
Version Master-with-subs
Reference NATO961906
Music Challenge to Achievement (Backing Vocals) by Rebekah Ellen and Breakpoint (Underscore) by Theo Maximilian Goble and Paul Richard O'Brien

Synopsis

Royal Navy Commandos are among the toughest soldiers, sailors and marines in the United Kingdom, having earned their badges only after completing an arduous qualification course. It takes physical endurance, mental toughness and no shortage of courage to qualify, and don the famous green beret of the UK Commandos. Meet Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, the only woman currently serving as a Commando in the Royal Navy. While training to be a pilot in the Commando Helicopter Force, Fisher completed the 16-week All Arms Commando Course (AACC), which culminated in a 30-foot rope climb and 30-mile run. She’s one of only seven women in the history of the United Kingdom’s armed forces to earn the badge. UK forces are currently deployed to Estonia, where they head NATO’s multinational battlegroup, and they regularly exercise alongside their NATO Allies throughout Europe. Fisher notes that she is serving during uncertain times, but for her, this only underscores the significance of staying strong, well-trained and ready: “It is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, in peacetime or in wartime”, she said.

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TRANSCRIPT (AUDIO AND TEXT ON SCREEN) “It's a massive privilege and a huge honour to serve my country.” — TEXT ON SCREEN — LIEUTENANT LILY-MAE FISHER IS THE ONLY WOMAN ROYAL NAVY COMMANDO --VOICEOVER— “The body achieves what the mind believes. I love to test myself and challenge myself constantly.” --TEXT ON SCREEN-- BRITISH COMMANDOS TRAIN REGULARLY ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TO REINFORCE NATO’S NORTHERN FLANK --VOICEOVER-- “If the call was to ever come to go to war, you know, it is my responsibility and my duty to serve in the armed forces, be it in peacetime or at wartime.”

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