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Life after the service

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After their time in the service submariners have to make the shift to Civvy Street.

For some it’s not an easy transition, but for others they have found new opportunities and exciting aspirations on Civvy Street.

1977, HMS Dolphin, receiving my long service and good conduct medal from Captain SM 1 - David White - IMG_2736

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Ian Moore – Becoming a podiatrist
HMS Warspite Atlantic on way to South Africa 1975 - Colin Hamilton - (comp) IMG_1937
David White – Dad’s PTSD
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Don Cleavin – Transition to Civvy Street
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Ian Moore – Adjusting to civvy life after Naval career
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Don Cleavin – Jobs after the Navy
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David White – Reacting to sudden noises still now
Ron Gordon in uniform abroad
Ron Gordon – Leaving the service and joining Civvy Street
HMS Lowestoft crew canteen Malta 1964
Steve Thorpe – A message for young people
Submariners Memorial National Arboretum - Designed by Chris Groves and family
Chris Groves – Money is helpful but the greater good is far more motivating
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David White – Becoming a rent officer
HMS Oracle - David White
David White – Meeting and working with Ted Briggs, one of the three survivors of HMS Hood
Ballast pump operator - HMS Oracle 1993
Don Cleavin – Tour Guide on HMS Alliance
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Ian Moore – Accepting redundancy
Dolphin 1986 - Neg 12,129
Ron Wright – Building at Dolphin

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