A conversation with @RNReserve @Imogennapper. From being at the forefront of the fight against plastic pollution to leading the successful 1-tonne challenge, Imogen talks about finding her sense of duty. Watch her video, 'Tides of Change', on our website. #ACelebrationOfDuty

Home for Christmas... There were emotional reunions with families and loved ones today as @HMSDauntless returned to @HMNBPortsmouth after seizing more than £200m of drugs during a hurricane season deployment to the Caribbean.

🎵🎉 On the Fifth day of Christmas, @DefenceOps gave to me... ...5 @RoyalNavy OPVs! 🎁🎶 @HMS_Spey @hms_tamar @HMS_Forth @HMSTrent @HMS_Medway

Over Christmas, many of you sacrifice being with loved ones to step up and protect the nation. Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication. Wherever you are, whoever you're with, have a very merry Christmas.

Smugglers beware... The #RoyalNavy's @HMSTrent is deploying to the Caribbean Sea to hunt drugs runners and replace @HMSDauntless following the destroyer's successful mission that saw more than £200m of cocaine seized.

Learning to master Finland's coastline... #RoyalMarines have completed covert missions in the Baltic Sea with @RFAMountsBay as NATO’s newest member Finland hosted military drills aimed at showing allies how best to operate in this complex environment. royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-lates…

At the heart of @NATO in the Mediterranean.. The Royal Navy's @HMSDuncan has completed an intensive spell at head of the alliance's premier task force in the Mediterranean Sea. Commodore Paul Stroude handed command of @COM_SNMG2 to the Italian Navy after five months in charge.

Duty is helping get plastic out of our oceans. @Imogennapper is a @RNReserve. She is also a research fellow at @PlymUni, marine conservationist, and @NatGeo explorer, who found in protecting the environment her true sense of duty. Watch 'Tides of Change'. #ACelebrationOfDuty

Frigate @HMS_Richmond has continued her patrols in the Baltic in support of Joint Expeditionary Force ops. She has been using sensors to gather information to share with allied nations which will be used to protect underwater infrastructure #JEFTogether 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-lates…

Today is Ukraine Armed Forces Day and we would like to show our support to all who serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇬🇧 @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines @DefenceHQ #standwithukraine

🎁🎶On the Second day of Christmas @DefenceOps gave to me... ...2 @847NAS Wildcats🎶🌟 @RoyalNavy @UKStratCom @DefenceHQ @HMSQNLZ

Scientists from @portsmouthuni join @hmsprotector as she begins her annual polar mission. With the help of the RN they will study the impact of tourism and climate change on the Antarctic.

The effects of tourism and climate change in the Antarctic will be put under the microscope by scientists from the University this Christmas. @UoPTechnology @UoPScience @hmsprotector @RoyalNavy @UoPPlastics Read more here 👇 👇 👇 bit.ly/3N9UwRG

Lightning is forecast this Friday...⚡️ A phoenix is rising from the flames... Are you ready for the Immortals? Friday, December 8, 2023, @RAF_Marham #FlyNavy #SecuringtheSkies

.@hms_tamar has arrived in Cairns, Australia to gear up for a festive period around the South Pacific Islands. The patrol ship’s itinerary over the coming weeks will make her one of the most active RN units as 2023 becomes 2024.

Congratulations to @HMSNORT which bagged a title at the @womenindefence awards.👏 The ship collected the Inclusive Teamwork trophy thanks to an innovative forum which has improved the lives of all 190 crew.

“Cooking and the working together break down the barriers between each other and open up conversation. And I think that's really important.” (CSgt Mike Beaton MBE) Tap below to watch @CommandoChef 's video, ‘The Choice’. #ACelebrationOfDuty

A conversation with @CommandoChef. A @RoyalMarines and fully trained chef, Mike tours the UK educating people on service and corps life as well as how to cook healthy, nutritious food. Watch his video, 'The Choice', on our website. #ACelebrationOfDuty

A clean-up by sailors and @RoyalMarines has improved 20 beaches and waterways from #Cardiff to #Curacao. The 1-tonne challenge - set by @FirstSeaLord and run by @RNReserve – actually saw 2½ tonnes of rubbish collected.

After 16 years’ full-time service, CPO Keith Reynolds joined @RNReserve @HMS_Pegasus so that he could spend more time with his family…and pursue his horse-riding passion.

The brass group from the Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines CTCRM were @10DowningStreet to mark the start of the festive period and the Christmas lights switch on. 🎄 Entertaining and keeping guests warm with their festive tunes. 🎶🎺 Photos: LCpl Adrienne Frid UK MOD © 2023

May the Forge be with you! Britain's newest Astute-class submarine HMS Agamemnon is forging an identity - and friendships - with her Sponsor, steel firm @ForgemastersHQ and a Hants museum in time for her naming and launch.

‼️ December's Navy News is now on sale ‼️ Need an escape from the approaching festive chaos? The last edition of the year is deep filled - like a mince pie - with operational news and stunning images from the #RoyalNavy's action across the globe. Get it royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-lates…

Frigate @HMS_Richmond is in #Sweden as she heads to the Baltic to support #JointExpeditionaryForce ops. She will soon form part of a task group alongside six other #RoyalNavy ships to patrol an area from the English Channel to the Baltic. #JEFTogether 🔗royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-lates…

🔄Stay in the loop with @DefenceOps for the latest on UK Exercises and Operations worldwide! 🌏 @DefenceHQ @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce @RoyalNavy 🎬Watch our monthly recap in the video below.⬇️

Happy St Andrews Day. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @HMS_GlasgowRN is an advanced anti-submarine warfare vessel. Though the City-class frigates are still in construction, when they launch they will become the new workhorses of our fleet.

The Women In Defence Awards 2023 RFA Herald Inclusivity Committee and @HMSNORT Change Group are both finalists! #womenindefence #WiDAwards2023 @navy_women @RFAHeadquarters

Bolstering the UK's security presence in the Middle East... #RoyalNavy destroyer @hmsdiamond has been deployed to the Gulf and will join minehunters and @HMSLANCASTER in protecting the region’s vital waterways, reassuring merchant vessels and ensuring the safe flow of trade.

Duty is teaching that knives belong in the kitchen, not on the streets. @CommandoChef hosts free cooking classes through which he helps educate young people about nutrition while advocating against knife crime. Tap to watch Mike's video, 'The Choice'. #ACelebrationOfDuty

Congratulations to winners of the 2023 Surface Flotilla Excellence Awards.👏 Click the link to find out who are the best ships, teams, units and individuals for their contributions to UK security and present/future naval warfare.