The transition to a state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED) at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth was successfully completed on 26 November 2024, thanks to an innovative collaboration between Defence Medical Services (DMS) personnel and NHS staff. The seamless move was …
In a display of unwavering determination and commitment, several members of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment have returned from the gruelling challenges of the Infantry Battle School with impressive achievements under their belts. The past week marked a significant milestone as …
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment, led by members of Thomson’s Battery, proudly conducted a 21 round Royal Gun Salute to mark the 1st anniversary of His Majesty King Charles III’s accession to the throne. The salute was executed with immense pride …
In recent weeks, the Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) have taken a proactive stance to ensure the safety and security of all individuals along Winston Churchill Avenue (the road leading to the airfield). Several instances where vehicles have come onto the …
Two members of British Forces Gibraltar joined their Scottish counterparts in a force protection exercise known as Neptune Guardian at the Kings Bay Naval Base, USA. The exercise takes place twice a year and involves the Faslane Patrol Boat Squadron, …
August 27, 2023 is the 80th anniversary of Commandant René Mouchotte’s death. In order to join the Free French Forces, Mouchotte and five colleagues escaped the Vichy Francecontrolled Oran, Algeria, in 1940 by flying a partly disabled plane to Gibraltar. …
The Minister for the Armed Forces, the Rt Hon James Heappey MP, concluded his visit to Gibraltar today, reviewing the MOD facilities, including the Armaments Depot and tunnels used for subterranean training. The MOD is investing £40-50m in improvements to …
Young Jacob Newson, known as ‘Jacob the Pilot’ because of his love of aviation and ambition to become a RAF pilot, who raises thousands of pounds for the RAF Benevolent Fund (RAFBF), recently visited Gibraltar to complete the Mediterranean Steps …
Today he had a very positive discussion with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, the Hon Fabian Picardo KC MP. The MOD remains steadfastly committed to Gibraltar and looks forwarding to continuing to work with His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar to …
Private Dominic Salmon, a Class 3 Chef in the Junior Ranks Mess, recently completed his introductory training as a chef and received the Best Student award. A 14-week course called "Chef Class 3" included an eight-week kitchen component where he acquired a …
Colleagues from Defence Medical Services (DMS) took part in an Adventurous Training (AT) epic last month when they cycled through Normandy, France. AT is an important part of the military experience; it broadens the mind, and encourages teamwork, while testing the …