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Prime Minister Visits Nuclear Submarine Crew, Recognising Their Dedication and Sacrifice
In a significant show of support for the Silent Service, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer recently visited one of the Royal Navy’s nuclear deterrent submarines as it returned from patrol. His visit was a rare and meaningful gesture, acknowledging the immense dedication of the submariners who serve on these critical missions—often at great personal cost. For the families of submariners, the return of a boat is an emotional and long-awaited moment. Long separations, with no communication for extended periods, are
HMS Vanguard Returns Home: The End of One Chapter, The Start of Another
One of the longest deployments in Royal Navy history has finally come to an end. After months beneath the waves, HMS Vanguard’s crew has returned home to their families, marking the end of a journey that has tested the endurance, patience, and resilience of both those deployed and those waiting at home. For families, this deployment has been one of the toughest—limited contact, long months of uncertainty, and the daily challenges of life without their loved ones. For the submariners,
RNRMC Joins Royal Navy Family People and Support Team for an Evening with SMQ Trainees at HMNB Clyde
The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), which proudly holds the Submarine Family Fund, recently joined the Royal Navy Family People and Support (RNFPS) Team at HMNB Clyde for a special evening with the Submarine Qualification (SMQ) trainees. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for the next generation of submariners to learn about the support, activities, and community available to them both on base and in the surrounding areas. With around 100 trainees in attendance, the evening was a
Helensburgh Pub Worker Donates Christmas Tips to Support Submarine Families
A generous act of kindness has helped support the work of the Submarine Family, thanks to the thoughtful gesture of Amy Goodchild, the spouse of a Royal Navy submariner. Amy, who works at the Ashton pub in Helensburgh, chose to donate all of her Christmas tips—totalling an incredible £270—to the charity. Her donation will go towards supporting submariners, veterans, and their families, helping to provide vital welfare services, community initiatives, and financial assistance when needed. The Submarine Family is immensely
Royal Navy Valkyries Conquer the World’s Toughest Row
The Royal Navy Valkyries have achieved an extraordinary feat, successfully completing the World’s Toughest Row by rowing over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. This remarkable all-female team demonstrated the very best of Naval values – resilience, determination, and teamwork – as they took on one of the world’s most challenging endurance events. The Valkyries embarked on this epic journey not only to push their physical and mental limits but also to raise awareness and funds for vital causes. The
Gold for Royal Navy Submarine Service at Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships 2024
Petty Officer Wesley McGuinness of the Royal Navy Submarine Service has struck gold at the prestigious International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Commonwealth Championships, held this month in Sun City, South Africa. Representing the Royal Navy on the international stage, McGuinness not only competed at an elite level but also made an inspiring return after a major injury sidelined him just two years ago. In 2022, McGuinness suffered a complete tear of his distal bicep, an injury that many athletes would find
