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Second Sea Lord

@martinjconnell

Vice Admiral Martin Connell. Personal account. Get in touch at : [email protected]

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Sponsored row inside the MoD in support of mental health charity initiatives for our submariners and their families. First aid kit was nearby just in case! Please donate if you’re able.

Sponsored row inside the MoD in support of mental health charity initiatives for our submariners and their families. First aid kit was nearby just in case! Please donate if you’re able.
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Commendations awarded today at Admiralty House. Always an enjoyable day. And every citation tells a remarkable story about our people and their selfless commitment, professionalism and service.

Commendations awarded today at Admiralty House. Always an enjoyable day. And every citation tells a remarkable story about our people and their selfless commitment, professionalism and service.
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A brilliant day at sea this week onboard HMS Prince of Wales showing senior x-Whitehall decision makers and ambassadors what a carrier strike group does for UK and NATO defence, and the talented Royal Navy and Royal Air Force people who make it all happen.

A brilliant day at sea this week onboard <a href="/HMSPWLS/">HMS Prince of Wales</a> showing senior x-Whitehall decision makers and ambassadors what a carrier strike group does for UK and <a href="/NATO/">NATO</a> defence, and the talented <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> and <a href="/RoyalAirForce/">Royal Air Force</a> people who make it all happen.
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Delighted to deliver the keynote address at the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) #INEC2024 International Naval Engineering Conference earlier today alongside my U.S. Navy & RAN colleagues. The need for rapid innovation and collaboration is compelling.

Delighted to deliver the keynote address at the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science &amp; Technology (IMarEST) #INEC2024 International Naval Engineering Conference earlier today alongside my <a href="/USNavy/">U.S. Navy</a> &amp; RAN colleagues. The need for rapid innovation and collaboration is compelling.
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#RememberanceDay2024 at Whale Island earlier. Those who serve today standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our veterans who we’re so proud of.

#RememberanceDay2024 at Whale Island earlier. Those who serve today standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our veterans who we’re so proud of.
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Proud day in Scotland at the steel cut of our 5th Type 26 frigate, the future HMS Sheffield. (Many!) years ago I joined my first warship, the 3rd HMS Sheffield. Thanks to all the BAE Systems Maritime workforce driving economic growth by building these awesome anti-submarine warships.

Proud day in Scotland at the steel cut of our 5th Type 26 frigate, the future HMS Sheffield. (Many!) years ago I joined my first warship, the 3rd HMS Sheffield. 
Thanks to all the <a href="/BAES_Maritime/">BAE Systems Maritime</a> workforce driving economic growth by building these awesome anti-submarine warships.
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⚓️Orgullosos de participar en Expo Naval 2024, apoyando a empresas británicas de #defensa y #seguridad. Hoy nos acompañó el Second Sea Lord de Royal Navy, Vice Almirante Second Sea Lord y el Ministro de Estado para la Defensa, Lord Vernon Coaker. Viasat Cooneen Group Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

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I met two proud fathers earlier today, one from 🇬🇧 & one from 🇨🇱, in Valparaiso Chile who showed me pictures of their sons passing out from Britannia Royal Naval College and HMS Raleigh earlier this year when I was their inspecting officer. BZ to AB Reece Herbert and S/Lt Raul Silva

I met two proud fathers earlier today, one from 🇬🇧 &amp; one from 🇨🇱, in Valparaiso Chile who showed me pictures of their sons passing out from <a href="/DartmouthBRNC/">Britannia Royal Naval College</a> and <a href="/HMS_Raleigh/">HMS Raleigh</a> earlier this year when I was their inspecting officer. BZ to AB Reece Herbert and S/Lt Raul Silva
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A privilege to present to such an esteemed audience. Innovation in the defence industrial base is vital for the warfighter and contributes to our economic growth. Thanks to Exponaval for the opportunity

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Enjoyed hosting a traditional Ship’s Company Christmas lunch for the talented RN Embassy team today at Admiralty House. These guys deliver, day in day out, supporting front line units around the world as well as important engagement activity at home. Hope you all had a good time

Enjoyed hosting a traditional Ship’s Company Christmas lunch for the talented RN Embassy team today at Admiralty House. These guys deliver, day in day out, supporting front line units around the world as well as important engagement activity at home. Hope you all had a good time
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Enjoyed doing the new RN Physical Employment Standard (PES) test today (I passed!), and hearing feedback about how well it’s going. Now I just need to persuade my DO to offer me a chance of getting back to sea!

Enjoyed doing the new RN Physical Employment Standard (PES) test today (I passed!), and hearing feedback about how well it’s going. Now I just need to persuade my DO to offer me a chance of getting back to sea!
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Fascinating 24 hours inside the Arctic Circle with UK Commando Force Operations as they hone their winter warfighting skills working alongside our Norwegian allies as we sharpen our commitment to NATO . Not many people can operate in this unforgiving environment. Strong evidence of innovation

Fascinating 24 hours inside the Arctic Circle with <a href="/Commando_Ops/">UK Commando Force Operations</a> as they hone their winter warfighting skills working alongside our Norwegian allies as we sharpen our commitment to <a href="/NATO/">NATO</a> . Not many people can operate in this unforgiving environment. Strong evidence of innovation
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Two days spent this week in Scotland gauging progress and seeing Type 31 and Type 26 frigate programmes both coming together. A palpable sense of pride and excitement, a blend of experience and apprentices, in both yards, to deliver a large part of the future navy our nation

Two days spent this week in Scotland gauging progress and seeing Type 31 and Type 26 frigate programmes both coming together. A palpable sense of pride and excitement, a blend of experience and apprentices, in both yards, to deliver a large part of the future navy our nation
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I intend to transform the entire Royal Navy workforce skills in the years ahead to keep pace with our adoption of novel technologies. Good to visit the City of Glasgow College earlier today to see new tech being used for education and maritime sector skills and to meet some of

I intend to transform the entire <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> workforce skills in the years ahead to keep pace with our adoption of novel technologies. Good to visit the City of Glasgow College earlier today to see new tech being used for education and maritime sector skills and to meet some of
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Bumped into Commando Chef - MBE - at Royal Marines RMR London this morning to learn of the amazing work he does with young people. And spoke with some of the regulars and reserves who serve there. #hoofing

Bumped into <a href="/CommandoChef/">Commando Chef - MBE -</a> at <a href="/RoyalMarines/">Royal Marines</a> <a href="/LondonRmr/">RMR London</a> this morning to learn of the amazing work he does with young people. And spoke with some of the regulars and reserves who serve there. #hoofing
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As President of @navyfootball1 , I am proud of the performance of both senior teams this week against the Royal Air Force . Their determination, skill, and team spirit were outstanding and a true display of Navy excellence! #RoyalNavyFA #Victory

As President of @navyfootball1 , I am proud of the performance of both senior teams this week against the <a href="/RoyalAirForce/">Royal Air Force</a> . Their determination, skill, and team spirit were outstanding and a true display of Navy excellence! #RoyalNavyFA #Victory