HMS Vivid
@HMSVIVID
HMS Vivid is the Royal Naval Reserve centre in Devonport, Plymouth. We train on a Wednesday but are poised to serve the Fleet every day. Recruiting now!
All the latest news from YOUR global @RoyalNavy 👇👇👇
Diving for headlines... This week’s #RoyalNavy news update is hosted by @RN_DTXG during an exercise aimed at helping Ukraine make the Black Sea safe. We’ve also got news from #CSG25 as they arrive in Australia.
On Reserves Day we pause for a moment to thank our employers for supporting our commitment to keeping our nation safe. From a huge variety of civilian occupations our contribution to keeping our Nation safe is recognised by our employers and the Royal Navy.
The Royal Navy Reserves isn’t just a side gig – it’s a tight-knit crew, with hands-on training from world-class experts, and experiences most people only dream about. Paid training, new mates, real challenges. New Members Welcome: tinyurl.com/2n3k5x3h
Global 🌏 Modern ✅ Ready #OpHighmast #TalismanSabre25
💥Celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s 78th birthday with a 21 Gun Salute from the Quarterdeck at HMS Drake. Ear muffs all round! #HappyBirthday @RoyalFamily #QueenCamilla
Gunners from @HMNBDevonport will be conducting a Royal 21 Gun salute 🫡 at 1200 17 July, on the Quarterdeck of HMS Drake to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s Birthday @RoyalNavy @RoyalFamily
A distant war, bravely fought. On 15 August – 80 years after the allies declared victory over Japan - the UK will honour those who fought for freedom in the Far East campaign. 🙏 👉 Find out how the nation’s paying tribute on #VJDay: ve-vjday80.gov.uk/events #VJ80
Excercise #TalismanSabre25 begins! UK #CSG25 is excited to join with 18 partner nations and over 35,000 military personnel for the largest iteration of the exercise in its history. #StrongerTogether #TS25 #OpHighmast
This is exciting. Stay tuned to our friends at 42...💪
WE. ARE. BACK! We have a new Info Ops Cell which will be pushing out, up to date content on a weekly basis. You won’t see us coming, you won’t see us leave 😶🌫️ A direct action performed by ranks during the continuation cadre leading on from the boarding course.
Protecting UK waters... The #RoyalNavy's @HMSIronDuke, @hms_tyne and @815NAS have been activated three times in the space of a week to monitor Russian activity in UK waters. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/july…
Warmest congratulations to LH Dan Dempsey, awarded the honour of the @RNReserve Field Gunner of the year #2025. His hard work, cheerfulness, resilience and commitment to excellence have been rightfully recognised. BZ (Well Done) Dan! 👏👏👏

@HMNBDevonport welcomed the 1SL to Plymouth, the first time since he took on the role as head of the nation’s Senior Service. General Jenkins met sailors & @RoyalMarines and learnt about the £4.4bn investment to support @RoyalNavy submarines and the continuous at sea deterrent
Come and speak to us about exciting opportunities in @RNReserve. See below...👇👇👇

#ArmedForcesDay2025 Today we reflect with pride the part we play in serving our nation, the @RNReserve and for the love and support of friends and family. You can find us on #Plymouth Hoe. Come say hello! 👋👋👋

Day 2! Let’s go!! HMS Collingwood Open Day! @rnfieldgun @field.gun.sport #18as1 #bringtheheat @HMS_Collingwood @RNRMC @RNReserve
The time has come!! HMS Collingwood Field Gun competition 2025 #letsdothis Catch us competing tomorrow and Saturday! #18as1 #mrfg @rnfieldgun @rnrmcharity
On reserves day we want to thank all those who serve in the reserves for their commitment to civvy and militarily roles. We also want to give a special thanks to our @RNReserve and @RoyalMarines Reserve personnel who volunteer as CFAVs with us as well! @HMSVIVID @RMRBristolHQ
As an @RNReserve unit our personnel live and work across the South West. This #ReservesDay our Vivids @UKHO wear the uniform in their workplace with pride. We are the communities we come from. 👍

The UK's flagship @HMSPWLS made an impressive debut in #Singapore as the @COMUKCSG begins a series of high-profile visits across South-east Asia. #CSG25
📣 The Armed Forces Flag was raised today following a ceremony outside Plymouth Guildhall, marking the start of Armed Forces Week. The flag will be flown all week, as events take place across the city. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/NjCx50WeQKx 📸 Royal Navy