TSF Fund HMS Vanguard Xmas day dinner

The Submarine Family were delighted to support HMS Vanguard on their States Side deployment. Being deployed away fromyour family can be hard enough, but over the festive period can be even more challenging. The Submarine Family were only too happy to provide funding towards the Xmas day dinner. The following email was sent from WO1ET […]

HMS Oardacious win the World’s Toughest Row

***35 DAYS, 4 HOURS, 30 MINUTES!!!***•Please welcome the WINNERS of the World’s Toughest Row and the NEW military record holders! •HMS OARDACIOUS HAVE DONE IT!!! •What an emotional landing that was…just incredible to watch the guys step on to land for the first time, and into the arms of their loved ones. •Matt, Ian, Rob, […]

His Majesty the King, Royal Portrait

In a momentous revelation, the Cabinet Office has recently disclosed a new official portrait capturing the regal presence of His Majesty The King. The photograph, skillfully taken by photographer Hugo Burnand during an exclusive session at Windsor Castle last year, offers a majestic glimpse of His Majesty donning the distinguished Royal Navy uniform of an […]

HMS Oardacious Crew answer Questions

If you watch one video today…make it this one.   George Simpson rowed across the Atlantic in 2005, he is also the brother of submariner Captain Jim Simpson. Unfortunately, in 2020 we lost James, to suicide. The crew’s boat ‘Captain Jim’, is named in his honour.   The aim of this ocean rowing expedition is […]

King Charles first New Years Honors list ( Military Division)

Armed Forces personnel and Defence Civil Servants have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list. His Majesty The King has recognised over 180 service personnel and civil servants in the 2024 New Year Honours list for their outstanding acts of service to protect national security. From delivering His […]

Agamemnon Uses the Forge

There’s a formal bond between Britain’s newest nuclear submarine and the steel city of Sheffield. HMS Agamemnon – No.6 of seven Astute-class hunter-killer boats built for the Royal Navy Submarine Service – has shaken hands with Sheffield Forgemasters, which traces its history back to before Nelson, signing a Bond of Friendship. The South Yorkshire firm, […]

HMNB Clyde Xmas Dinner

STAFF at HM Naval Base Clyde put on their Santa hats and running shoes to join in some festive fun on Tuesday, December 12.In spite of the cold, wet, weather, around sixty people, both military and civilian, met at the HMS Neptune Sportsdrome to run in the Santa Dash.Everyone ran together in a group with […]

TSF Christmas Period Closure

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2 days until HMS Oardacious commence their 2023 Cross Atlantic Row

On the 13th December Five Royal Navy Submariners will set off on an epic 3,000 mile rowing adventure, competing in the ‘World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic’ event with 37 other teams from 15 countries. The HMS Oardacious team will attempt to row their Rannoch RX45 Ocean Rowing Boat named ‘Captain Jim’ from La Gomera in […]

CLYDE STAFF COME TOGETHER TO SING CHRISTMAS CAROLS

MILITARY and civilian staff from across HM Naval Base Clyde gathered in St Mungo’s church on Thursday, December 7, to spread a bit of Christmas cheer by singing carols and collecting for local charities. After everyone had enjoyed a hot drink and some mince pies, the carol service was led by the Chaplaincy team all […]