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  • Navy News March 2023

    Navy News March 2023 The March edition of Navy News is now on sale featuring Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel in Norway; HMS Spey and HMS Tamar in the Indian Ocean; HMS Medway in the Falkland Islands; New ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary; HMS Queen Elizabeth...
    • 1 Mar 2023
  • Celebrating Forces Families Awards - Meet the Judges

    Celebrating Forces Families Awards - Meet the Judges The Judging of the ten Celebrating Forces Families Awards happens today (1st March 2023) in London where the winners of each Award are selected. The 2023 Judging Panel: Nikki Scott (BEM) is the founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers – the c...
    • 1 Mar 2023
  • Kings Camps Easter Bookings Now Open

    Kings Camps Easter Bookings Now Open Easter bookings for Kings Camps are now open! See full list of venues and book here: https://www.rnrmc.org.uk/activity-camps You can also join the designated Facebook group and stay updated on http://facebook.com/groups/kcatmilitarybases
    • 1 Mar 2023
  • Escape to Cornwall Only £95.00 per night

    Escape to Cornwall Only £95.00 per night Escape to Cornwallat your favourite time of the year from Only £95.00 per night*Stay in one of China Fleet Country Club's 4-star self catering apartments (sleeps 2 adults, 2 children). Perfect for family fun (including your 4 legged friends...
    • 24 Feb 2023
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 143 - Kiwi in Cambodia

    News o’clock shipmates! This week our Royal New Zealand Navy exchange officer, Sub Lieutenant Emily Aull, takes us through the latest from HMS Spey after her milestone visit to Cambodia. We’ve also got news about crewless tech in the Gulf...
    • 21 Feb 2023
  • Sponsors for the 2023 Celebrating Forces Families Awards Announced

    Sponsors for the 2023 Celebrating Forces Families Awards Announced Within the many events and awards evenings that happen across the UK’s Armed Forces network the Celebrating Forces Families (CFF) Awards is the only one that focuses purely on the UK’s military families. Join the CFF Team in celebrating t...
    • 20 Feb 2023
  • Update For Sending BFPO Mail - 16.02.23

    Update For Sending BFPO Mail - 16.02.23 In January 2023, BFPO informed customers of important changes when sending mail and parcels via the BFPO system to EU member states. In this message they highlighted the importance that all BFPO mail should always be properly and clearly addressed, ...
    • 16 Feb 2023
  • Kings Camps - 2 Weeks Until Bookings Open

    Kings Camps - 2 Weeks Until Bookings Open 2 weeks until bookings open for the Easter camps! See all dates and venues here http://rnrmc.org.uk/activity-camps You can join the designated Facebook group and stay updated on http://facebook.com/groups/kcatmilitarybases
    • 15 Feb 2023
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 142 - Training and Type 31s

    HMS Queen Elizabeth hosts this week's news update. The aircraft carrier is training in UK waters with Merlin helicopter squadrons. We also have updates on HMS Spey in South Korea and the first steel cut of Type 31 frigate HMS Active. https://...
    • 7 Feb 2023
  • BFPO Update

    BFPO Update Important changes for sending BFPO mail and parcels from 1 March 2023 The European Union (EU) is strengthening safety and security at customs through a large-scale information system called Import Control System 2 (ICS2) on 1 March 2023. All goods be...
    • 6 Feb 2023
  • Latest Navy News - February 2023

    The February edition of Navy News is now on sale Featuring: HMS Lancaster in the Gulf; HMS Medway in the Caribbean; HMS Tamar in the Indian Ocean and HMS Protector in Antarctica. It also includes a pull-out and an Inside Fleet poster. Subs...
    • 1 Feb 2023
  • Royal Navy Forum Guide

    Royal Navy Forum Guide A guide to what the RN Forum can offer you as a Member of the Royal Naval Family, is available to view here .
    • 24 Jan 2023
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 141 - Tamar in the Indian Ocean

    Your latest headlines from around the Royal Navy come from HMS Tamar who has visited Bangladesh. The ship is starting the next phase of her patrols in the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, we also look to the future of the Fleet with the arrival and anno...
    • 24 Jan 2023
  • Celebrating Forces Families Awards - Closing Today

    Celebrating Forces Families Awards - Closing Today Your last chance to nominate somebody for a CFF award is today! The deadline is midnight tonight. Use the link below to see how to nominate: https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/activities-and-events/b/announcements/posts/celebrating-forces-f...
    • 18 Jan 2023
  • Celebrating Forces Families Awards – 2 Days Left to Nominate!

    Celebrating Forces Families Awards – 2 Days Left to Nominate! You only have today and tomorrow to tell Celebrating Forces Families Awards about someone special within the military community! Help to acknowledge the hardworking military families by nominating somebody for one of the awards The Celebrating Forces...
    • 17 Jan 2023
  • The Celebrating Forces Families Awards - Away From Home Award.

    The Celebrating Forces Families Awards - Away From Home Award. Have you seen our new award for 2023? This is for a family member or family who is/are based overseas and has/have gone above and beyond to help their local military community wherever they are based. Do you know anybody who fits the bill? Read mor...
    • 17 Jan 2023
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 140 – Volcanoes, Vikings and a Walrus

    This is your Royal Navy news update from HMS Protector as the ice breaker continues her scientific mission off the Antarctic Peninsula. Watch it here on the Royal Navy website: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/.../public.../60secondupdate o...
    • 10 Jan 2023
    • 1 Jan 2023
  • New Year's Honours

    New Year's Honours The old year ends with the first New Year's Honours list approved by King Charles III. 27 sailors, Royal Marines and Reservists have been singled out for their efforts including overcoming adversity, championing diversity, and tackling COVID ...
    • 31 Dec 2022
  • Navy News - January 2023

    Navy News - January 2023 The January edition of Navy News is now on sale, featuring: HMS Protector in Antarctica, HMS Defender and HMS Kent on OP Achillean HMS Spey and HMS Tamar in Japan HMS Medway in the Caribbean, and much more. Start the new year by subscribing he...
    • 29 Dec 2022
  • Love Can Travel Any Distance

    Over Christmas, many of you sacrifice being with loved ones to step up and protect the nation. Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication. Wherever you are, whoever you're with, have a very merry Christmas. https://youtu.be/m5b...
    • 22 Dec 2022
  • Seasonal Message from the First Sea Lord

    Seasonal Message from the First Sea Lord The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key KBE CBE: “Wherever you are this festive season, at home with loved ones, keeping watch on duty, in the UK, or deployed overseas, thank you for all you have done this year in service of our Royal Navy and o...
    • 21 Dec 2022
  • Seasonal Message from the Defence Secretary to Armed Forces Families

    Seasonal Message from the Defence Secretary to Armed Forces Families In his letter, The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP acknowledges the support families provide which allows personnel to undertake their duties: Dear Families, As we rapidly approach the festive season, I know it will be difficult for those of you who are sepa...
    • 21 Dec 2022
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 139 - NATO Duties and Christmas Operations

    It’s been a jam-packed 2022 and the operations continue... Here are your latest Royal Navy headlines. When you’re tucking into your Christmas dinner give a thought to those deployed on operations across the globe keeping you safe. h...
    • 20 Dec 2022