A blog by Wing Commander Colin Mathieson Wing Commander Colin Mathieson is celebrating 40 years as a Reservist in uniform, most recently having worked as Head of Media at the Permanent Joint Headquarters. His role bridges military operations and public …
As part of the Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub’s People in Wargaming series we recently spoke to a panel of people/experts about their experiences in the field of wargaming. Interviewer: Can you briefly introduce yourself? Tess: I am Tess Butler, CEO …
HMS FORTH is the first of five Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). Beginning service in 2018, she is a leading maritime security asset in the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). Her remit offers reassurance and protection in the Falkland Islands. …
A team of 18 Royal Gibraltar Regiment (RG) soldiers were invited by the Coldstream Guards to help train 116 Ukrainian soldiers in a Basic Infantry Course. The five-week long course was held in the UK and is designed to transform …
Discover how Lilly ensures compliance with critical procedures, adapts to diverse locations, and promotes UK Defence through Strategic Command's support and leadership. Interviewer: Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your background? Lilly: I'm Lilly Lotay, and I've been …
In British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), Mount Pleasant Airfield (MPA) is exposed to dramatic and challenging South Atlantic winter conditions at this time of year. This climate makes the operation of the airfield challenging. 1312 Flight (Flt), 905 Expeditionary …
The Army Swimming Team recently spent two weeks in Gibraltar as part of their Overseas Training Course in preparation for the upcoming Inter-Services Competition to be held at Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre in July. 25 swimmers, from across a range …
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment’s B Company recently came together to honour the achievements of several of its members. Following their evening drills, a parade was held to recognise their dedication to the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Reserves. The Volunteer Reserve Service …
General Sir James Hockenhull KBE ADC, the Commander of UK Strategic Command and Dr Sam Griffiths, Director Overseas Bases, recently made a visit to British Forces Gibraltar. The visit was a great opportunity for the recently appointed Dr Griffiths to …
Meet Air Specialist (Class 1) Technician (AS1(T)) Matthew Cashmore. He shares insights into his life, highlights and contributions as part of 1435 Flight (Flt), 905 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) in the Falklands. Interviewer: Could you introduce yourself and your …
Dee Youngs explores the evolution of resilience within Strategic Command and the path to organisational Transformation. Interviewer: What brought you to Strategic Command? Dee: What brought me here was an audit. An audit with what was formerly Joint Forces Command …