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The Submarine Family Help Fund JR’s Mess in Barrow-In-Furness

MESS MATTERS.   As the junior rates mess for HMS Agamemnon we wanted to take a positive and forward approach toward building an inclusive mess that everyone could enjoy for different reasons. This will continue to be utilised by all future generating platforms operating out of Barrow-in-Furness.   We received combined funding from RNRMC and The Submarine Family to enable us to create a relaxed environment where all junior rates can unwind.   From the funding we received, we have

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Submarine Family Sponsor RN Submariner Powerlifting Athlete

The Submarine Family are delighted to be sponsoring RN Submariner Powerlifting Athlete PO Wes McGuinness.   Wes began his Powerlifting journey at his early stages of his naval career. Over the last decade he has been selected to represent his country at the two IPF Commonwealth Championship’s 2017 & 2022, Arnold Classic Sports Festival 2019, two IPF World Championships 21 & 22 and European Bench Press Championships 2022. Now in his 12th year of proudly representing the Royal Navy as

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MEETING THE NEEDS RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT: GREENWICH HOSPITAL AND THE ROYAL AIR FORCE BENEVOLENT FUND

Greenwich Hospital and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund are undertaking a joint and large-scale research project to understand the scope of support required to meet the needs of serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel and their families. The research will deliver an up-to-date assessment of the size, shape and demographic profiles of both Services, with an equal focus on the serving and former serving populations to ensure future funding is directed towards anticipating and meeting

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RFA Stirling Castle arrives at the home of the RN Submarine Service

THE latest Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, RFA Stirling Castle, arrived on the River Clyde on January 28th to take her place at the forefront of supporting the next generation of the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasures capability. The 6,000-tonne vessel began life as MV Island Crown, before undergoing conversion at HM Naval Base Devonport last year. These adaptations will allow her to operate as a “mother ship” for the Royal Navy’s new autonomous mine countermeasures systems.  RFA Stirling Castle and her

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Smarter maintenance for Navy Fleet under £1.85 billion contract

UK security will be boosted through a vast new contract – worth nearly £2 billion – that will ensure the long-term availability and resilience of critical naval assets. £1.85 billion contract to sustain world-class leading sonar and sensors for Royal Navy ships and submarines Defence Secretary announces 450 UK jobs to be created or sustained across the UK AI and data management to analyse availability and reduce repair times and increase ship availability UK security will be boosted through a

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Government Announce more support for service leavers

More support for service leavers transitioning to civilian life Personnel leaving the military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed. Number of professional training courses for soon-to-be veterans more than doubled. New Career Transition Partnership (CTP) with Reed in Partnership will continue the award-winning work supporting service leavers. Training in areas ranging from transport to cyber security will give service leavers the best opportunity

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