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  • FAMCAS 2021 Results

    Let's look at some of the data collated from FamCAS 2021. See attached PDF. Want to know more, then visit: tri-service-families-continuous-attitude-survey-2021 Look out for FamCAS 2022 - due to be released Jan 2022!
    • 3 Oct 2021
  • October Edition of Navy News Out Now

    October Edition of Navy News Out Now The October edition of Navy News is now on sale, featuring F-35s being flown from both HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth; RFA Wave Knight's drugs bust in the Caribbean; an RN photographer tells of his work in Kabul during the evacuation...
    • 1 Oct 2021
  • Latest 60 Second RN News Round Up

    Latest 60 Second RN News Round Up Vaccines, Submarines and the Mountains | Episode 108 28.09.2021 Your 60 second update from across the Royal Navy is available to view here .
    • 28 Sep 2021
  • Exciting news for the University Royal Naval Units

    Exciting news for the University Royal Naval Units Exciting news for the University Royal Naval Units this summer. They are expanding! They now have Units in Belfast, East Midlands and Solent. If you are going to university in these regions in September and you want to experience life in the Roy...
    • 15 Sep 2021
  • 60 Second Royal Navy News Update 14.09.21

    60 Second Royal Navy News Update 14.09.21 In the latest 60 seconds of news from the Royal Navy: HMS Queen Elizabeth, CSG 21, HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Tamar and HMS Spey. See new batch of RN Reserves. RNRMC Amateur Photography Competition Back episodes available here: 60secondupdate
    • 14 Sep 2021
  • A Statement from First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radkin on Afghanistan

    First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radkin I wanted to recognise the sad and difficult scenes we have all been witnessing in Afghanistan and reflect on the Service’s role in Afghanistan alongside our Defence colleagues and international partners and allies. The last couple of...
    • 31 Aug 2021
  • The Latest Edition Of Navy News Is Out Now

    The August edition of Navy News is now on sale, featuring HMS Protector in the Arctic, the Carrier Strike Group deployment latest, Royal Marines testing the use of drones, HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Trent, and much, much more. Don't miss an edi...
    • 10 Aug 2021
  • 60 Second Royal Navy News Update 03.08.21

    60 Second Royal Navy News Update 03.08.21 In the latest 60 seconds of news from the Royal Navy, HMS Defender, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Trent all get a mention. We also have the Royal Marines, Trainee Royal Marines, and the link to watch the First Sea Lord’s Summer Address. See ...
    • 10 Aug 2021
  • Dive! Dive! Dive!

    Divers from HMS Shoreham plunged 60m to the bottom of the world's largest artificial pool...
    • 10 Aug 2021
  • Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)

    Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) The UK has launched a new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC). This ensures UK residents can continue to access emergency care in the EU. EHIC and GHIC cards offer equivalent protection and you only need to apply for a GHIC when your EHIC expires.&n...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • BFPO Announcement - Important International & EU Mail Import/Export Changes

    Changes to UK and international law will affect how mail and parcels will be cleared in the future and these new laws, which are driven by aviation security and fiscal requirements, will be getting much stricter throughout 2021. These changes start ...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • Password Protection - Secure Your Email

    Password Protection - Secure Your Email This guidance is courtesy of Team Portsmouth and BAE Systems.   Create a separate password for your email Your personal email account contains lots of important information about you and is the gateway to all your other online a...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • Royal Navy People Support Handbook 2021

    The People Support Handbook is now available - please see e-version attached.   This Handbook provides an overview of the support for the Royal Navy Community, including: Royal Navy Family & People Support TRiM RN ...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • Update to RN FPS Portal Access Hours

    As part of the RN FPS Transformation Change Programme and the effects of the current pandemic the RN FPS Portal phonelines will be open as follows:    Monday to Friday - 0800 to 2000 Saturday and Sunday (and Bank Holidays) 0900 to 160...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • What is it like being part of the UK Carrier Strike Group

    What is it like being part of the UK Carrier Strike Group Join Petty Officer Stansfield, Able Rate Castello and Lieutenant Tattersall as they discuss life onboard HMS Kent and what it is like being part of the UK Carrier Strike Group Follow the link to read more and listen to the podcast: Link
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • Commandos and the Carrier

    Submarines, frigates, destroyers and aircraft are the more prominent members of the 'ring of steel' around HMS Queen Elizabeth on the Carrier Strike Group deployment...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • 2021 Soldiering On Awards Finalists Announced.

    2021 Soldiering On Awards Finalists Announced. A hugely diverse and inspirational group of individuals and organisations from across the Armed Forces community are announced as Finalists in this year’s Soldering On Awards (SOA). At the start of Armed Forces Week the Prime Minister, Rt ...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • NHS Medical Director Thanks Military Colleagues.

    NHS Medical Director Thanks Military Colleagues. At the beginning of Armed Forces Week, Dr Jonathan Leach, the Medical Director for COVID vaccinations thanks military colleagues for their contribution to the NHS COVID Vaccine rollout. Watch his video message here: https://bit.ly/2TV23v3 &...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • CSG Jets Carrying Out First Combat Missions.

    The UK’s Carrier Strike Group has joined the fight against Daesh with F-35 Lightning jets carrying out their very first combat missions from HMS Queen Elizabeth. Stealth jets of the renowned 617 Squadron (The Dambusters) carried out operat...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • HMS Protector at the Top of The World

    HMS Protector at the Top of The World It’s a bit chilly for June… Icebreaker HMS Protector made history when she sailed closer to the North Pole than any surface ship in the Royal Navy.The Devonport-based scientific/research vessel got within 1,050 kilometres of the to...
    • 30 Jun 2021
  • Never Such Innocence Premier Welcome Home Song on Armed Forces Day

    Never Such Innocence celebrated Armed Forces Day by premiering 'Welcome Home'! Written by service children for service children and all forces families. The song Welcome Home, was written by two service children to ca...
    • 30 Jun 2021