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  • 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
  • China Fleet Trust Marks Affiliation with 47 Commando Royal Marines

    China Fleet Trust Marks Affiliation with 47 Commando Royal Marines The China Fleet Trust is delighted to announce the affiliation of the Trust with 47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines. The Royal Navy’s Fleet Commander having approved the affiliation request on the 7th of November. The affiliation was f...
    • 16 Dec 2022
  • RN FPS Christmas and New Year Contact Details

    RN FPS Christmas and New Year Contact Details RN FPS would like to wish you all a Festive Christmas and a Happy New Year. Below are our contact details over the festive period. Friday 23rd Dec 0800-2000 (Portal Number) - 0800 145 6088 Saturday 24th – Tuesday 27th December – Via...
    • 16 Dec 2022
  • China Fleet Trust Welcomes New Chairperson.

    China Fleet Trust Welcomes New Chairperson. The China Fleet Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of their new Chair of the Trustees, Rear Admiral John Weale CB OBE. John accepted the role from Rear Admiral Mike Wood CBE DL at a short ceremony during a meeting of the Trustees on Frida...
    • 6 Dec 2022
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 138 – When in Rome

    Are you not entertained? This week’s news updates is from The Colosseum in Rome during HMS Albion’s five-day visit to Italy. We’ve also got headlines from HMS Queen Elizabeth and have the latest on our new Type 26 frigates. &...
    • 6 Dec 2022
  • Navy News - December 22

    Navy News - December 22 The December edition of Navy News is now on sale Featuring HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Albion on Operation Achillean HMS Montrose handing over to HMS Lancaster in the Gulf Royal Marines in Oman New ships for the Royal Navy and RFA, and lots more. Su...
    • 1 Dec 2022
  • Civvy Street Magazine

    Civvy Street Magazine View the December 2022 latest issue of Civvy Street Magazine here . Website
    • 30 Nov 2022
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 137 - In the Mountains of Oman

    It’s news time shippers… From the mountains and coastlines of Oman, Royal Marines of 40 Commando bring you your latest Royal Navy news, including headlines on HMS Montrose and game-changing drones. Keep watching for some bonus f...
    • 22 Nov 2022
  • Royal British Legion - Recycle your Poppy.

    Royal British Legion - Recycle your Poppy. Looking to recycle your paper poppy? Take your paper poppy to Sainsbury's until 24 November. Just look out for a poppy recycling box in your local store.
    • 16 Nov 2022
  • RN Peregrine Trophy Competition - Navy News People's Choice Award - Vote for your Favourite!

    RN Peregrine Trophy Competition - Navy News People's Choice Award - Vote for your Favourite! Do you want a chance to vote for your favourite Royal Navy picture? Have your say in the Peregrine Trophy competition.The Navy News have shortlisted six photographs for the Navy News People's Choice Award, sponsored by Greenwich Hospital, wh...
    • 16 Nov 2022
  • China Fleet Country Club - Escape to Cornwall

    China Fleet Country Club - Escape to Cornwall Exclusive offer for all Serving / Ex Serving RN, RM & RAF personnel. For details and QR code see the posters below
    • 11 Nov 2022
  • Local Coworking Hubs for Military Spouses Shortlisted for National Wellbeing Award.

    Local Coworking Hubs for Military Spouses Shortlisted for National Wellbeing Award. Armed Forces family-friendly Military Coworking Network (MCN) has been named a finalist for the 2023 Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards ahead of the national final in March. The MCN is shortlisted in the Best Support for Remote Workers c...
    • 11 Nov 2022
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 136 - Montenegro, Medway, Marathons

    Here are your Royal Navy headlines shipmates... Forging closer bonds with NATO allies in Montenegro A drugs bust in the Caribbean A Royal Marine completes 60 marathons in 60 days View the episode here.
    • 8 Nov 2022
  • Navy News November 2022

    Navy News November 2022 The November edition of Navy News is now on sale featuring Royal Marines aboard HMS Albion in the Eastern Med, NATO uncrewed kit trials with HMS Lancaster and HMS Montrose achieving another drugs bust, and much more. Subscribe now at: http...
    • 1 Nov 2022
  • Free Travel To And From Services Of Remembrance Nov 2022

    Free Travel To And From Services Of Remembrance Nov 2022 Train companies will be offering Free Travel for Serving Military Personnel and Veterans to and from Services of Remembrance across Great Britain. Find out more here
    • 30 Oct 2022
  • China Fleet Club Winter Offers

    China Fleet Club Winter Offers The latest China Fleet Club Newsletter linked here. Website link
    • 27 Oct 2022
  • New Logo - Defence Discount Service

    New Logo - Defence Discount Service A lot has changed since Defence Discount Service was launched way back in 2012, so they decided it was about time for a makeover. The new shield icon is divided into three elements to represent the land, sea and air – the unique triumvirate...
    • 27 Oct 2022
  • Latest Recommended Posting Dates for Christmas 2022 & Santa

    Latest Recommended Posting Dates for Christmas 2022 & Santa BFPO Christmas Mail Services Here are the recommended latest dates of posting for Christmas 2022 for airmail and surface mail from BFPO to UK addresses, UK to Operational/ Static BFPOs and for BFPO to BFPO addresses. The dates set in the table ...
    • 26 Oct 2022
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 135 - Caribbean Patrols, Drugs Busts and Missile Trials

    Here’s your latest Royal Navy headlines from HMS Medway as she continues operations across the Caribbean. View it here
    • 25 Oct 2022
  • Free travel for Serving Personnel - Remembrance Sunday 13 November 2022

    Free travel for Serving Personnel - Remembrance Sunday 13 November 2022 Train Operating Companies will be offering free travel for serving military personnel and veterans to and from Services of Remembrance across Great Britain. For further details please visit National Rail Enquiries...
    • 20 Oct 2022
  • HaPpY BiRtHdAy RN Forum!

    HaPpY BiRtHdAy RN Forum! The RN Forum one year on! 24,191 Interactions 5,920 Members 200 Groups 4,536 Items of Information.
    • 12 Oct 2022
  • 60 Second Royal Navy News Update - Episode 134

    In the Eastern Mediterranean with the Royal Marines Royal Marines from 45 Commando deliver you this week’s Royal Navy news headlines from the Eastern Mediterranean. See the video here
    • 11 Oct 2022