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ROYAL NAVY TRAINING FACILITY MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE
THE ROYAL Navy’s Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment, Survival Training Facility (SMERAS TF) recently welcomed the 5000th Student since opening its doors in 2021. The state-of-the-art facility was officially opened by the Commodore in Chief Submarines, His Royal Highness Prince William on the 29th of June 2021, and since then has continually trained new and experienced submariners and civilian contractors, in the skills and techniques of surface abandonment, rescue by submersible and tower escape from submarines. This significant milestone
Family Days Aboard HMS Vengeance and HMS Anson: A Celebration by The Submarine Family
This past weekend, The Submarine Family, in partnership with the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), proudly supported two extraordinary family days aboard HMS Vengeance and HMS Anson. With a grant of just over £4,000, we aimed to create unforgettable experiences for the families of our brave submariners, celebrating the unique bond that unites the submarine community. Aboard HMS Vengeance HMS Vengeance, a Vanguard-class submarine, welcomed the families of its crew for a day filled with excitement and learning.
Nominations Now Open for the Dean Rogers MBE Submarine Family Award
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the prestigious Dean Rogers MBE Submarine Family Award. This distinguished award recognises outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the support and well-being of others within the Submarine community. About the Award The Dean Rogers MBE Submarine Family Award is named in honour of Dean Rogers MBE, whose dedication and service to the Submarine community have left an enduring legacy. The award aims to celebrate and acknowledge those
HMS ASTUTE (ASTU) elevated its status on a global stage in the form of Football
The Submarine Service is renowned worldwide as an Elite Force. But in the limelight this time was its prowess in a different field. HMS ASTUTE (ASTU) elevated its status on a global stage in the form of Football by taking itself International on a mission to build relations and raise awareness for its charity The Submarine Family (TFS). Recognised for their effort to support such a wonderful week was British Forces Gibraltar (BFG) who were to host ASTU for the
Royal Navy Submariners represent the Silent Service for British powerlifting
Last month, two Royal Navy Submariners represented the Silent Service at the first-ever British Powerlifting and World Para Powerlifting via British Weightlifting Bench Press Championships in Newark. Both uniting for the first time in an inclusive championship, bringing para and able-bodied athletes on one platform. World Para Powerlifting, under the governance of the International Paralympic Committee, acts as the international federation for the sport and is open to male and female athletes with eight eligible physical impairments, athletes compete in
2nd anniversary of the Submariners Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum
Over 250 members of The Submarine Family attended the 2nd anniversary of the Submariners Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum on Saturday the 25th of May 24. The service was conducted by SUBFLOT Chaplain, Rev Mark Street, supported by a quintet from The Royal Marines Band, with readings from Cdre Paul Dunn, Holly Tait ( TS Venomous), Steve Phillips, with the act of remembrance and Kohima Epitaph read by John Bradbury. The service, conducted in the Staffordshire sunshine, saw 14
