We are honoured to announce Bear Grylls OBE as the official Affiliate Honorary Officer to URNU DEVON. His skills, knowledge and experience will prove invaluable to the development of our OCs, Training Officers and full time staff. More to follow as Bear Grylls OBE new role develops!

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Please welcome the WINNERS of the @toughestroand the NEW military record holders! 🏆
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HMS OARDACIOUS HAVE DONE IT!!! 💪💪💪

BZ to the cadets and instructors who attended the Plymouth City Council signing of the Armed Forces Covenant. This pledge to the armed forces community is made to regulars, reservists, service families and cadets.

Am privileged my last time in uniform was to be invited to witness Plymouth City Council updating their pledges to the AFC, their hard work has paid off in achieving the Gold Standard of the Employers Recognition Scheme. Plymouth Lord Mayor Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines HMNB Devonport Plymouth- Armed Forces Covenant

Knife in the Kitchen not on the Street. It’s live now across UK cinemas, shopping centre screens & social media. Let me know what you think, was mega worried putting myself out there like this. 👍 ⁦Royal Navy⁩ ⁦Royal Marines⁩ ⁦Royal Naval Reserve⁩

Very privileged to be the countersignatory along with the CEO Jonathan Cowie of Plymouth Community Homes who have signed the AFC committing to fair treatment of the Armed Forces community through flexible working and employment.
Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines Wessex RFCA

As my time in the Royal Navy is coming to a close, I was pleased to be invited and receive a Commendation award from the Second Sea Lord and Fleet Commander, it has put a lovely finishing touch to my memorable career. Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines

Pleased to pick up a few locally produced Christmas goodies from @cornwallcouncil to show their affiliated ship HMS Tamar that they are never far from their thoughts over the festive period Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines Royal Navy

Penzance Docks signed the AFC today, especially pleased as Jamie Murphy the CEO was working with me at the Royal Cornwall Show in 2019, it shows there is no stopping a determined Veteran once leaving the service. Wessex RFCA Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines Royal Navy

Pleased to be invited to attend the #golders23 awards, 17 companies gaining their golds,especially pleasing to see Plymouth City Council achieving their award, especially as I know the work that was involved in achieving this. Good effort by all. Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines Plymouth Lord Mayor Royal Navy

Today, OCs from URNU Devon sat down and had a hearty breakfast with local veterans. They talked about their experiences while serving and the adventures they had. It was a great opportunity for OCs to tap into the wealth of knowledge from prior generations.

On the back of my last post, if interested in being my relief please go to www.findforcesjobs and filter using REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT TL1. I have had a fantastic 6 years but time to hand over the reins to some younger blood. Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines Royal Navy

Pleased to say I was presented with my Long Service Recognition Award provided by Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity the Lone Submariner is a replica of the memorial that I saw at HMS Dolphin during one of my many training courses for which I have many fond memories Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines Royal Navy

It’s finally happening - what a privilege to be part of #ACelebrationOfDuty - roll on the weekend 👍👍

It was a great privilege for 65 Devon OCs to partake in yesterday's remembrance parade at Devonport Park. Providing a great opportunity to engage with veterans and the wider defence community. A special thanks to Devonport Park Pavillion cafe for the refreshments and shelter.🌧️☔️

Welcome HMS Cardiff to Royal Navy in Wales Cymru Cardiff Council UK Government in Wales Katherine Jenkins Honorary Consul

Final Remembrance Day Parade representing the Royal Navy in uniform, always good to attend Torbay Council parade, well organised solem event, next year I will officially be a veteran, shirt tie and blazer at the ready. Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines

This Sunday Devon URNU OC’s commemorated Trafalgar Day by attending a special service held within Exeter Cathedral. The service developed knowledge of the traditions and history of the Royal Navy and it was great opportunity to talk to serving personnel and veterans.

Good evening with Plymouth Drake Sea and Royal Marines Cadets at their Trafalgar Night Dinner coinciding with the hand over of Presidents of the unit from RAdm Snow to RAdm Paul Halton both former submariners👍 Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines Sea Cadets Royal Navy Plymouth Drake Sea and Royal Marines Cadets

Let’s get along support and raise funds for RMA - The Royal Marines Charity at the annual Medics Rugby Challenge Plymouth Albion an event which the Royal Marines RFC team and students from Peninsula's Medical Schools. The Bands of HM Royal Marines Plymouth Brigadier Jock Fraser Royal Marines Royal Navy HMNB Devonport