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Keeping the UK strong abroad: our presence in the Mediterranean

Plane taking off with rock of Gibraltar in the background.

Keeping the UK strong abroad: our presence in the Mediterranean

Squadron Leader David Walker, Executive Officer, Royal Air Force Gibraltar  At the heart of the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command's global presence are our overseas bases, within this lies RAF Gibraltar, a strategic hub ensuring the UK remains strong abroad. …

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Inside BFSAI: Mount Pleasant winter capabilities

Posted by: bobsendall, Posted on: 22 July 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized

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 …

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Army swimming team in overseas training camp

Posted by: abievans, Posted on: 11 July 2024 - Categories: Gibraltar, Overseas Bases

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 …

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B Company volunteer reserve service medals awards ceremony

Posted by: abievans, Posted on: 11 July 2024 - Categories: Gibraltar

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 …

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Commander UKStratCom and DirOb visit

Posted by: abievans, Posted on: 10 July 2024 - Categories: Gibraltar, Overseas Bases

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 …

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A day in the life of a 1435 Engineer

Posted by: bobsendall, Posted on: 23 May 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized
A Typhoon jet in a hangar

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 …

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We Are Strategic Command with Dee Youngs

Posted by: HeatherS, Posted on: 21 May 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized

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 …

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An exercise with the Portuguese Navy? Algarve it a go!

Posted by: abievans, Posted on: 14 May 2024 - Categories: Gibraltar, International, Overseas Bases

One of the two Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron (RNGS) patrol vessels has completed her maiden over the horizon deployment to Portugal to take part in Exercise ALLGARVEX-24. After a slightly bumpy transit through the Strait of Gibraltar, HMS CUTLASS (CTLS) …

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We Are Strategic Command with Jason A'Court

Posted by: HeatherS, Posted on: 14 May 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized

Learn about the crucial role that the Risk and Performance Team in Strategic Command ensure informed decisions are made.   Interviewer: Can you tell us about the work that you and your team deliver?  Jason: My team and I analyse …

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We Are Strategic Command with Sarah Hudson

Posted by: HeatherS, Posted on: 10 May 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized

To celebrate International Nurses Day, CPONN Sarah shares how her role as Lessons and Clinical Data Manager brings the best possible care to the frontlines. Interviewer: Can you tell us about your current role and responsibilities within the military? Sarah: …

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We Are Strategic Command with Jules Després

Posted by: HeatherS, Posted on: 10 May 2024 - Categories: Uncategorized

To celebrate International Nurses Day, Captain Jules Després reflects on his nursing career and the most rewarding part of being the Chief Nursing Officer for Defence. Interviewer: Could you introduce yourself and explain a little about your role? Captain Jules …

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