News, Articles and Comment

Ed. Remembrance is not something we should consign to one day a year. The initiative to have a National focus for year round remembrance outside of London is now a living maturing reality. The author provides an update on how the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Merchant Navy memorials are progressing. A 10 minute read.

Ed. For this Remembrance Sunday, the author provides an overview of the numerous naval memorials located in the London area. An article on the National Memorial Arboretum 30 years on will follow tomorrow. A 15 minute read.

Ed. In this opening salvo from the Pellew Division at BRNC, the author reflects on why she chose the RN and what makes the Service worthwhile. A 10 minute read.

Ed. With the imperative for liminal advantage in mind, the author explores the necessity of Diversity and Inclusion, duty, and the values that underline the modern Naval Service. A 10 minute read.

Ed. For our second article to celebrate International Women’s Day we celebrate the Naval Servicewomen’s Network (NSN). The eagle eyed among you will note that over the last six weeks 33% of the 21 articles we have published on the NR website have been written by women. Thank you Ladies, the door remains open to write for us as and when you desire.

Ed. In celebration of International Women’s Day, the NR is proud to present the first of two articles on serving women’s networks. Caroline Paxton, Chair of Trustees for The Military Wives Choirs Foundation, provides this introduction to the Military Wives Choirs and their unique membership and opportunities. A 10 minute read.

Ed. In the first of a series of articles by BRNC Pellew Division officer cadets, the author examines the continuing challenges of women acting in combat roles. A look at the history demonstrates that the press of mobilization often requires abandoning long-held social conventions. The government and media have a responsibility to do more to reach the goals for female enlistment. A 10 minute read.

Ed. The author, the only serving female RN Commando and currently a helicopter pilot in training, explores in this retrospective to her younger self the practical and mental lessons that motivated her to excel in her challenging and inspiring career. A 10 minute read.