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  • Little Troopers Monthly Newsletter - February 2026

    Little Troopers Monthly Newsletter - February 2026 All the latest news from Little Troopers including: Dates for the Diary Dandelion Dash Squad Podcast - Season 2 Looking for Budding Journalists Little Trooper of the Month View the newsletter HERE
    • 1 Mar 2026
  • Give Us Time - Welfare Breaks - Latest Spring Update

    Give Us Time - Welfare Breaks - Latest Spring Update Give Us Time takes accommodation donated by owners of holiday groups, hotels and holiday homes and matches them with military families in need of rest, rehabilitation and reconnection with their families. Give Us Time provides families wi...
    • 1 Mar 2026
  • February Updates from Motorfinity

    February Updates from Motorfinity This month, Motorfinity bring fantastic savings across a wide range of brand-new cars, with exclusive discounts available to the Armed Forces Community, Veterans and their families. Whether you’re looking for something stylish, practical, or co...
    • 23 Feb 2026
  • Volunteer to support Naval Service Community Delivery

    Volunteer to support Naval Service Community Delivery Royal Navy Family & People Support (RN FPS) are proud to be supported by our registered volunteers who arrange, support and deliver various events /sessions across our Naval Service shore establishments. RNRMC Volunteer Coordinators, support thos...
    • 21 Feb 2026
  • RN FPS Deployed Asset Team (DAT)

    RN FPS Deployed Asset Team (DAT) Since May 2025, the newly established RN FPS Deployed Asset Team (DAT), formerly known as the Deployed Support Team, has hit the ground running, providing dedicated welfare support to personnel deployed across the globe. In just a few months the...
    • 20 Feb 2026
  • The National Transition Event 2026

    For the first time ever, the National Transition Event has partnered with RAFA Kidz to provide a free, professionally staffed crèche service for members of the Armed Forces Community with children aged 2&ndas...
    • 19 Feb 2026
  • Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 218

    Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 218 Your latest Royal Navy headlines from the Arctic, where mission rehearsals continue ahead of a major NATO operation. This and previous updates can be viewd via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update
    • 18 Feb 2026
  • Are you part of a Naval Service Family with Children under the age of 18?

    Are you part of a Naval Service Family with Children under the age of 18? Naval Families Federation (NFF) are seeking your views and feedback on how you book medical appointments for your children and access their digital medical records. Whilst many Non-serving Parents are able to book appointments and access their c...
    • 11 Feb 2026
  • Still Time to Apply for the Rise Programme - AFCFT

    Still Time to Apply for the Rise Programme - AFCFT There's still time to get your application in for the Rise programme. Grants of up to £30,000 are available to help small and medium armed forces charities become stronger and more resilient. Apply by midday on 18 February 2026. Find out mo...
    • 11 Feb 2026
  • First Defence Finance - Refer a Friend Offer - February 2026

    First Defence Finance - Refer a Friend Offer - February 2026 First Defence Finance have just launched a new Refer a Friend offer for First Defence Finance members. Invite friends, family, or colleagues to join First Defence Finance, and you’ll both get £5 added to your Regular Saver accou...
    • 11 Feb 2026
  • Give Us Time - Welfare Breaks - Spring 2026

    Give Us Time - Welfare Breaks - Spring 2026 Give Us Time takes accommodation donated by owners of holiday groups, hotels and holiday homes and matches them with military families in need of rest, rehabilitation and reconnection with their families. Give Us Time provides families wi...
    • 9 Feb 2026
  • Kings Camps Easter Bookings Open Next Week

    Kings Camps Easter Bookings Open Next Week Kings Camps bookings for the Easter period open Monday 9th February To make the booking process as smooth as possible, bookings will open at staggered times: From 10:00 Fareham – Cams Hill (7–10 April) Helston – RNAS Culdrose (13&n...
    • 7 Feb 2026
  • RN Forum Lowdown - Jan 2026

    RN Forum Lowdown - Jan 2026 Each month you will find a range of new posts added to the RN Forum but do you know they are there? Take a look at the new RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to most of the posts that have been published within the past month, plus highlights o...
    • 5 Feb 2026
  • Time to Talk Day 2026

    Time to Talk Day 2026 Time to Talk Day is an event in the annual health and wellbeing calendar. It aims to get individuals to talk to each other, to reach out if in need and to open the conversation around mental health. Support for your Mental Health Is&nbs...
    • 5 Feb 2026
  • LIVE - Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS) 2026

    LIVE - Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS) 2026 The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS) 2026 is now live! A career in the Royal Navy takes real commitment from the whole family. FAMCAS is an annual tri-service survey which gives the spouses and civil partners ...
    • 4 Feb 2026
  • Celebrating Ten Years of Joining Forces - Building Financial Resilience

    Celebrating Ten Years of Joining Forces - Building Financial Resilience RN FPS had the opportunity to celebrate a decade of partnership between three leading credit unions and Defence which has helped thousands of Armed Forces people save, borrow responsibly and build financial resilience. On Monday 19 January, at the Pa...
    • 4 Feb 2026
  • 60 Second Update - Episode 217

    60 Second Update - Episode 217 Your latest Royal Navy headlines brought to you from landmark drone trials with Wildcat helicopters... View the full 60 Second Update below or via the Royal Navy Website
    • 3 Feb 2026
  • Civvy Street Magazine - Feb / Mar 2026 Edition

    Civvy Street Magazine - Feb / Mar 2026 Edition Use the link below to access the latest Digital Version of Civvy Street Magazine. Civvy Street Magazine - Feb / Mar 2026 Edition Visit Website - For Previous Editions and More.....
    • 3 Feb 2026
  • DIO Stakeholder Briefing 30th January 2026

    DIO Stakeholder Briefing 30th January 2026 New Armed Forces Bill to drive the biggest renewal of Service Family housing in a generation Service families will benefit from the newly introduced Armed Forces Bill which promises better housing, better services and better protections for our fo...
    • 30 Jan 2026
  • Go Sailing - Free Adult Sailing Courses

    Go Sailing - Free Adult Sailing Courses Go Sailing is designed especially for the Partners of Serving Personnel in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. This exciting initiative offers FREE sailing courses—a perfect opportunity to experi...
    • 28 Jan 2026
  • Christmas with RN FPS

    Christmas with RN FPS This Christmas, RN FPS families across the UK came together for a season filled with sparkle, community spirit, and more festive cheer than even Santa could carry in one sleigh. From Scotland to the South Coast, our teams, volunteers, and partner cha...
    • 27 Jan 2026
  • RN Forum Update

    RN Forum Update 2026 will see the continuation of updates to the RN Forum to assist in the way information is uploaded and pushed to our 20,000+ members. We are aware that we are receiving more articles to add to our News Group, however not all items are news! ...
    • 26 Jan 2026
  • GIVE US TIME - WELFARE UPDATE WINTER/SPRING 2026

    GIVE US TIME - WELFARE UPDATE WINTER/SPRING 2026 2026 breaks are live on the website and the bookings are rolling in! They are ‘drip feeding’ breaks this year; this keeps the flow of bookings sustainable for our small team. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
    • 23 Jan 2026
  • Families’ Activity Breaks

    Families' Activity Breaks (FAB) provide fun and challenging activity camps around the UK for bereaved military families. FAB is a non-public funded, tri-service charity (registered charity no. 1178108, SC054207 ), providing a welcome break to...
    • 23 Jan 2026
  • Little Troopers Monthly Newsletter - January 2026

    Little Troopers Monthly Newsletter - January 2026 Read the latest from Little Troopers. Topics include: Dates for your dairy Little Troopers Clubs Fund Raising February Deployment Club Little Trooper of the Month View the newsletter HERE
    • 22 Jan 2026