On Saturday 23th December the UK Armed Forces edition of CBeebies Bedtime Stories will feature multiple readers from the UK Armed Forces at their bases in the UK and around the world. A team from HMS Prince of Wales are featured alongside other Defen...

Please see below: Christmas Message to UK Armed Forces Families 2023 FROM THE RT HON GRANT SHAPPS MP forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/.../CHRISTMAS-MESSAGE-TO-UK-ARMED-FORCES-FAMILIES-2023.pdf

Christmas or not, the Royal Navy never stops... In the last news update of 2023, we focus on the thousands of Sailors and Royal Marines who will miss Christmas with their loved ones this year as they carry out crucial missions across the wor...

The Royal Navy Forum Guide has been updated and now includes lots more useful information, tips and answers to frequently asked questions. Follow the link to help you get the most from the Royal Navy Forum: RN Forum Guide (Version 2)

View the latest Winter edition of Homeport. The theme of this edition is differing family dynamics.Happy 20th Birthday to the NFFNews from the Royal Navy Head of Royal Fleet Auxiliary People, Operations and DeliveryAnnington Challenge – registe...

Should you need to get in touch with our Portal Team over the festive season our opening hours and contact details are available via the RN Forum Contact Page: https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/contact

Catch up on the latest from the Victory Services Club in London. VSC_2D00_Newsletter_5F00_November_5F00_2023.pdf

Enjoy a magical performance of Aladdin at the China Fleet Country Club on Saturday 6th January 2024. Full of humour, wonderful costumes, superb scenery and magical special effects, all combined to deliver an electric atmosphere and guarantee audience...

Let your Christmas adventure begin at the China Fleet Country Club! Our Woodland Adventure Golf course has been transformed into a winter wonderland! Experience the magic of Christmas throughout December. No need to book, just turn up, pay and play!...

Prize draw! The prize is a pair of front pitch standing tickets to see the legendary Bruce Springsteen in concert at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on May 5th 2024. All funds raised in the draw will go towards building a new Tickets For Troops ...

Individual family applications for Christmas Smiles ~ boxes for little troopers opens TOMORROW Thursday 7th at 3pm They will be sending the information out through their mailing list ONLY. The application form link wont be posted on social media. If...

Congratulations to HMS Northumberland which bagged a title at this year’s Women in Defence awards.The Devonport-based frigate collected the Inclusive Teamwork title after setting up an innovative forum which has improved the lives of all 190 cr...

The Advent Book Calendar is underway on Facebook and they are giving books away EVERY DAY until Christmas. They know Christmas can be challenging for Forces families and we’ll do their best to bring some festive cheer. You can c...

Need an escape from the approaching festive chaos? December's Navy News is now on sale. The last edition of the year is deep filled - like a mince pie - with operational news and stunning images from the Royal Navy's action across the globe. Fea...

Kids can help support Young Carers from anywhere within the UK, this is a complimentary service which goes alongside their current support groups. Young Carers/Parents/Guardians can access our Young Carers Hub by scanning the QR code fill out a shor...

Merlins and Marines This week’s news update comes from 846 Naval Air Squadron who are in Portugal training pilots and aircrew.We also have updates on Royal Marines in the Baltic and HMS Prince of Wales’ latest drone trials. https://yout...

ICYMI - Tickets are now on sale for our awards night next year! Join us at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City on Friday 26th April 2024 to celebrate the successes of our incredible armed forces families. Tickets are £155 per person. ...

Weekend book giveaway to celebrate the first ever National Illustration Day! This giveaway of books by some of our most wonderful illustrators is for serving, veteran, and ex-service (due to separation or divorce) families. We have... Winnie and...

Behind every uniform there’s a story to tell, moments of sacrifice, commitment, honour, and pride. These are our people, their dreams, passions and aspirations. The extraordinary lives of the men and women made in the Royal Navy, who go ab...

The Royal Navy's campaign ‘A Celebration of Duty’ launches this weekend across the UK! Starting with the gigantic digital billboard dominating London’s Piccadilly Circus on Saturday afternoon, the campaign highlights the sense o...

Winter Preparedness Announcement Earlier this week, Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps outlined the steps being taken to ensure DIO and our suppliers are prepared to provide the right level of service for families over the colder months, re...

Create your Naval family’s image and share it with us to win a prize! Simply:   Download your images (through the online form linked below) Get creative and send your completed picture using this online form Closing date is 8 Decembe...

HMS Queen Elizabeth brings you the latest headlines from the Royal Navy. The carrier has been under NATO command in the North Sea while we also have updates on HMS Dauntless in the Caribbean and sailors paying their respects on Remembrance Day. foru...

Little Troopers Christmas Smiles campaign was created six years ago with the aim to bring some happy memories and smiles to the children who are apart from their serving parent during the festive period. Read more about it and more HERE includin...

XFE is the overarching organisation representing the Armed Forces community in business and has supported thousands of military family members to start and grow their own businesses.Consequently, they are delighted to support the 2024 Celebrating For...