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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
SUBMARINERS GATHER IN LONDON FOR ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
SERVING AND VETERAN Royal Navy Submariners travelled to London last weekend (November 2-3) for the annual Submariner Remembrance Service. The Service is held the week before the nation’s main Remembrance commemorations to allow Submariners to attend both and was first held over 100-years ago in 1923, following the establishment of the National Submarine War Memorial. Hundreds of members of the Silent Service attended events at Westminster Abbey on the Saturday, and Middle Temple Gardens on Sunday, paying their respects to
HMS Agamemnon Launched: A New Era for the Royal Navy’s Silent Service
The Royal Navy’s latest and most advanced hunter-killer submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has been officially launched today at BAE Systems’ facility in Barrow. This significant milestone marks the first time the 7,400-tonne vessel has entered the water, following a carefully planned operation to move her from the construction hall to the basin. HMS Agamemnon is the sixth of seven Astute-class submarines built for the Royal Navy over the past 25 years. Nicknamed ‘Awesome Aggie,’ she is named after the legendary Greek
TWIN REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL FOR CLYDE SPORTSDROME
PHYSICAL TRAINING staff at HM Naval Base Clyde had twin reasons to celebrate recently with the opening of a newly upgraded gymnasium and the presentation of a prestigious award to one of their staff. Naval Base Commander Clyde, Commodore Sharon Malkin, cut the ribbon to officially open the refurbished SASH Gymnasium within the site’s Sportsdrome facility on Monday, August 26th. The gym revamp was coordinated by Warrant Officer Physical Trainer (WOPT) Vercoe, with assistance from OP HIND – the Royal
Kylesku Submarine Memorial Surfaces with Submarine Family Support
Honouring WWII Submarine Heroes at Kylesku A new memorial dedicated to the courageous men of the WWII midget submarine operations around Kylesku has been unveiled, thanks in part to a grant of £2,619 from The Submarine Family. This significant project remembers the training and daring missions that took place between 1942 and 1945, including the iconic raid to damage the German battleship Tirpitz. The area around Kylesku played a crucial role in the preparation of midget submarine and chariot crews.
Hermitage Primary’s Head to Heart Hub: A New Haven for Forces Families’ Children
Helensburgh, UK – Hermitage Primary School has proudly unveiled its newly refurbished Head to Heart Hub, a project made possible through joint funding by The Submarine Family and the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. The Hub provides a safe, calming environment designed to support children from armed forces families, offering them emotional guidance and mindfulness practices during their time at school. The Head to Heart Hub is filled with specially selected resources, including emotion toys, books to help children
