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⚓ Regional Training Weekend at HMS Forward!⚓
Ships Company from HMS Forward, HMS Sherwood, HMS Eaglet & Birmingham URNU came together for a weekend of firefighting, seamanship, weapons training, drill, leadership & branch training! Preparing them for life at sea. 🚢⚓
New term, new XO. ⚓
We’re delighted to welcome Lt Cdr Dunn as the new XO at HMS Forward.
A huge thank you to Lt Cdr McLundie for two years of dedicated work as XO. We wish him all the best as he hands over the role and moves on to his next chapter in the RNR.
Game. Set. Steward. 🎾
For 80 years, Armed Forces personnel have helped steward Wimbledon.
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Reserve personnel were part of the team keeping the Championships running smoothly! ⚓
⚓ Proud of the Maritime Reserve Field Gun team today! Achieving a clean, PB run 💪
Great to see familiar faces from HMS Forward contributing to the strong, cross-unit team.
Outstanding effort from everyone involved.
BZ!👏
Not every day you meet HM The King 👑 then share the mats with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu royalty 🥋
S/Lt Natalie attended The King’s visit supporting REORG, a charity doing amazing work! Mauricio Gomes & Roger Gracie hosted a seminar where they presented The King with his white belt!
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
On Sunday HMS Forward paraded at the Service of Remembrance in Birmingham to remember the sacrifices that others made.
Earlier this week we hosted the West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association in aid of IWD, and celebrated the successes of women across the West Mids. #IWD25
Congratulations to Surg Lt Cdr Fenton and Mid Breakspear who have recently passed out from @DartmouthBRNC.
BZ!
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Members of HMS Forward commemorated Remembrance Sunday both in the UK and deployed overseas.
We recently celebrated FORWARD 40, marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the current HMS FORWARD.
We invited local dignitaries, family, friends and associations to mark the date, and FORWARD’s contribution to the local community.
We were honoured to host the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, the Mayors of Wolverhampton, Solihull and Dudley, and the West Midlands Deputy Lieutenant, showcasing the best of the RNR to them.
@BrumLordMayor @WolvesMayor @solihullmayor @dudleymbc @WMLieutenancy
Along with the celebrations we showed our guests some of the equipment and facilities we use to deliver training in the unit, while our RMR, and URNU colleagues were on hand to explain the broader work that happens at HMS FORWARD.
@RMRBirmingham @URNUBirmingham
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AB Tom Nolan is a firefighter and Royal Naval Reservist from @HMSPresidentRNR.
Through the @RoyalNavy Reserve, he’s gained skills for life, such as leadership, communication, and the ability to solve problems in high-intensity situations. #AFW24 #ReservesDay #SaluteOurForces
Yesterday marked 79 years since VE Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe.
PO Matthews and LH Anton from HMS FORWARD joined other serving personnel, veterans and the wider community in Wolverhampton to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
ALT PO Matthews and LH Anton alongside representatives from the Army, RAF and Police at the VE79 commemorations in Wolverhampton.
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Happy #StGeorgesDay! We may not face dragons but we face our challenges equipped with our world class training, teamwork & the desire to serve our nation with pride! We are not saints in the Maritime Reserves but we strive to live out the #RoyalNavy core values 🏴 🇬🇧 🌊 ⚓️
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This #AnzacDay we stand shoulder to shoulder with our shipmates in #Australia and #NZ, and we remember SLt Arthur Tisdall VC, who joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve at @HMSPresidentRNR, and landed with the #RoyalNavalDivision at #Gallipoli on this day in 1915 #LestWeForget
This #AnzacDay we stand with our shipmates in #Australia and #NewZealand to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their nations #LestWeForget
We also remember the #RoyalNavalDivision who served alongside them at Gallipoli, inc SLt Arthur Tisdall VC RNVR
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Our #Reservists patrol UK waters and support Exercises and Operations worldwide. They know the importance of #sustainability in fishing, the critical role of #surveying the seabed around the 🌎 & supporting scientific #research The sea is our life in the #RoyalNavy #EarthDay2024
ALT Sailor on the bridge wing of an offshore patrol vessel at sea
ALT Sailors in a rigid inflatable boat patrolling waters and smiling for the camera whilst doing so
ALT A sailor enjoying hands to bathe-swimming at sea
ALT HMS Protector distinguishable by its red paint, on patrol in the Antarctic.
Congratulations to S/Lt Woolley on his promotion!
Promotion to S/Lt marks a major milestone in a Reserve Officer’s career and one that was celebrated on Tuesday’s training night where SLt Woolley was presented with his ‘stripe’ by the CO.
BZ!
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URNU Birmingham were proud to represent the Royal Navy today at @BCFC by celebrating and remembering those who have served and sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
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A huge thank you to @RAF_Cosford @HMSForward @Army4Mercian 210 Battery @WMFSBand and all #RemembranceSunday parade participants. We couldn't do it without you.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Personnel from RAF Cosford took part in Remembrance ceremonies across the West Midlands and Shropshire on 12 November.
#WeWillRememberThem
