Sailors of Royal Navy submarine singled out for their effort to promote diversity
Crew of the state-of-the-art hunter killer submarine HMS Artful have been singled out for their efforts to promote diversity on board. They say their efforts over the past 18 months – when the Faslane-based nuclear submarine has been heavily engaged on operations – have made it a better place to live and work… and a […]
Neptune building given facelift
HM NAVAL BASE CLYDE has a new centrepiece after graffiti artist “Barry the Cat” paid a visit to the military site. The interior of HMS Neptune Admin Building – the administrative hub of the Naval . Base -recently underwent a major refurbishment. The exterior, however, was a blank canvas and Base Executive Officer, Commander Peter […]
Bear hugs
It can be hard when mummy and/or daddy are away from home on a deployment. So the Submarine Family had some friends who needed new owners to look after them and take care of them. And who better than the amazing children; who are without their submariner parents or guardians this festive period. The Submarine […]
RN orders first non-crewed submarine
The Royal Navy today ordered its first crewless submarine to shape the future of underwater warfare. In just two years’ time Cetus – named after a mythological sea monster – will move stealthily through the oceans, monitoring hostile activity, listening out for ships or submarines which may pose a threat to the Fleet, or to […]
Forces Personnel Job Share Opportunitites
Defence has added Job Share to its Flexible Service offer, expanding its modern flexible working opportunities for Regular personnel and meeting a commitment it made in its response to the HCDC Women in the Armed Forces Inquiry. Job Share introduces a new way for Service personnel (SP) to serve during their careers, for a temporary […]
RNRMC reward and recognition breaks
The Royal Navy and RNRMC have extended their rewards and recognition breaks scheme for 2023. Some informoation about the project is below; however all details can be found in RNTM 09-27/22. Eligibility. The opportunity to apply for the award is open to all ranks and rates, regular, reservist personnel and families, within the Royal Navy. […]
HMNB Clyde Rehabilitation Centre Opening
INJURED SERVICE personnel are set to benefit from an upgrade to rehabilitation facilities at Scotland’s largest military establishment. The Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility at HM Naval Base Clyde was officially reopened on Thursday, November 24th, after a £230,000 refurbishment which will increase its capacity to help members of the armed forces to recover from injury […]
Free Career Coaching for spouses
Did you know that we offer free mentoring, as well as career coaching? We have mentors and coaches with Career Academy who are ready to start working with you helping you towards your goals and dreams today. Are you looking to: -Progress in your career? -Build your confidence? -Identify goals and objectives? -Look at your […]
Wraparound Childcare information sessions
Launched in the summer, the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme financially helps eligible service families with children aged 4 – 11 years old who are in school or being home schooled in the UK. Families can claim up to 20 hours per week of funding for each child attending before and after school care during term […]
HMS Urge families pay 80 years of respect
Families of those lost in HMS URGE in WW2 have completed a year of commemorations 80 years after the submarine was lost with participation in affiliated town Bridgend’s remembrance events. In April, the President of Malta and British High Commissioner unveiled an HMS URGE Memorial at Fort St Elmo, and wreaths were cast by families […]
