Afghanistan Done – the 700 men of 40 Commando RM marched through Taunton (Somerset) to mark to end of their dozen year campaign in Afghanistan - The parade was followed by a medals presentation back at base in Norton Manor Camp, where the HRH Duke of Edinburgh was guest of honour.   HRH Duke of Edinburgh is of course the honorary head of the Royal Marines.       The unit is now on eight weeks’ leave before resuming training.      In the last dozen years 40 Commando RM has deployed four times to Afghan a cost of 18 lives, while the parent 3 Commando Brigade RM has suffered 61 deaths – and many more wounded.