General Sir Gwyn Jenkins will lead the Royal Navy of the future as he takes up the mantle of First Sea Lord, becoming head of the nation’s Senior Service. A formal supersession took place today in the historic setting of HMS Victory’s...

2nd June 2025 Join Glasgow Helping Heroes for their Health & Wellbeing Fair. Part of their Apart Not Alone Project – open to all in the Serving Community. - Local health & wellbeing services - Free giveaways - Children’s activitie...

It is not too late to book/register your interest in attending one of the locations of theThe Naval Service Families Roadshow! We are inviting all Naval Service Families to join us in friendly welcoming spaces to connect learn and be heard. Find out ...

Smashing a bottle of whisky against the hull for good luck, Her Royal Highness formally named HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 frigates at the leading edge of naval warfare. To cheers from hundreds of friends, family, workers, VIP guests and t...

Little Troopers are so lucky to have some incredible fundraising support and they want to use this newsletter to say a big thank you. For example, the military children at Veritas Primary Academy raised £300 on their dress...

This June, Serve and Protect Credit Union are delivering a range of free educational webinars on the following financial topics: Thu 5th - Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money Thu 5th - People Over Profit: The Credit Union Movement Thu 12th - Budgeting 10...

This stakeholder brief includes: Early adopters of new online platform HomeHub Update on the summer safety campaign – including summer safety reminders Understanding the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP) Improvements ...

Sailors from across the Royal Navy will have the honour of guarding Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse for first time over the next six days. From today (May 16) until next Thursday (May 22), more than 100 sailors are involved in majo...

Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM is to be appointed as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval St...

Service Children and their peers are invited to take part in Monmouthshire County Council's Armed Forces Day 2025 artwork display Download the jigsaw artwork template here - https://tinyurl.com/3hvwjnm9 See SSCE Cymru Armed Forces Da...

Suicide prevention is everybody’s business “Research tells us that military personnel are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression as non-military civilians. A culture of self-sufficiency and not admitting ‘weakness&rsq...

Their brand new book is now available to buy! Dandelions is the latest title to join the Little Troopers book collection. A gorgeous read about moving home as a military family. Written by published children's author Donna David and illustrated by D...

One of the main points raised through FAMCAS is communication from Navy Command direct to Families. This year sees the start of a new initiative! The Naval Service Families Roadshow! We are inviting all Naval Service Families to join us in...

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has announced their Free from Fear Programme is once again accepting applications for funding. In 2024/25 the Trust awarded over £1M to seven major projects under their Free from Fear p...

Show your Defence Discount Service (DDS) Privilege Card, Armed Forces Personnel ID card (MOD90), and Veterans’ card at the checkout and save 10% in-store at Tesco, from 8-11 May. To help mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and t...

Celebrating our submariners... Unbroken and unseen for 56 years, a Royal Navy submarine has carried the nation’s ultimate weapon on patrol beneath the waves. The cornerstone of this remarkable national endeavour is the dedication and profession...

Thrilled to be able to share the latest issue of the MLG (Education) Newsletter with you for interest. Its packed full this quarter with updates, information and resources and importantly highlighting some of the things our Children and Young People ...

The ‘Your Offer’ campaign aims to improve and enhance the way Defence promotes and communicates about the Armed Forces Offer. A core pilar of the campaign is delivery of a steady rhythm of communications on the Offer – spotlighting ...

As nation prepares to celebrate VE Day, the Government announces new UK-wide veteran support system, called VALOUR. New VALOUR network will deliver easier access to care and support with new regional networks connecting housing, emp...

The SSCE Cymru monthly school bulletin for May is available here . This month’s bulletin includes: A message from the SSCE Cymru team May’s SSCE Cymru Seren of the Month Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru SSCE Cymru website and Tool...

Milspo Business Network are running a free online event to support military spouses in building thriving, flexible businesses. Are you a military spouse or partner running a business (or dreaming of starting one)? Join us on 13 May f...

Pleasure Beach Resort and the Mirror Newspaper have joined forces to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day by giving all Armed Forces staff FREE entry. All you have to do is show your military ID and you will get free eTicket to the park. That&r...

One of the main points raised through FAMCAS is communication from Navy Command direct to Families. This year sees the start of a new initiative! The Naval Service Families Roadshow! We are inviting all Naval Service Families to join us in...

Just in case you aren't aware, there are two massive matches being played at the Allianz (formerly known as Twickenham) Stadium this Saturday 3rd May. The Men and Women matches form a clash of the titans for the Inter Service Rugby Champions...

The Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is leading warships, aircraft and a submarine of the UK Carrier Strike Group into the Mediterranean ahead major allied exercises. View the pictures and full story HERE