<p>June 2024 marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a infamous day when - on 6th June 1944 - the largest amphibious invasion in history took place as part of the first stage of Operation Overlord. The statistics of D-Day and the stories of those involved are staggering. In total the Allies used a flotilla of over 5,000 ships and landing craft to deploy more than 130,000 troops onto the beaches of Northwestern France codenamed Gold, Sword, Juno, Omaha and Utah as part of the efforts to restrict and push back enemy advances across the continent.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As part of the D-Day commemorations, 19 keen cyclists from the Maritime C5ISR Support Unit (MCSU) embarked on an epic crossing of the English Channel, to retrace the route of those brave Servicemen and women in honour of their sacrifice. MCSU has a very specific connection of D-Day, with it&rsquo;s base at the top of Portsdown Hill featuring a glorious view over the Southern Downs and specifically of Southwick House. In 1944, in the months leading up to D-Day, the base became the headquarters of the main allied commanders, including Allied Supreme Commander General Eisenhower, Naval Commander-in-Chief Admiral Ramsay and Army Commander-in-Chief General Montgomery.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The MCSU peloton was made up of a wholeforce mix of military, civil service and industry personnel, which was fitting given the herculean efforts that were required both on the front line and on the home front to ensure the success of the D-Day landings, without doubt one of the biggest and most important events in World War Two. In all, the peloton covered some 270km on a journey that was not only created as a chance to mark the occasion and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but also to allow time for the brave service personnel to connect and reset as a team.</p>
<p>Carbon60 are proud to be avid supporters of the military and its people. We congratulate Team MCSU for completing their memorable journey and, as always, thank them for their service.&nbsp;</p>

Carbon60 were proud to sponsor the Maritime C5ISR Support Unit (MCSU) as they embarked on an epic journey, to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. 

Celebrating Yet Another Brave Maritime C5ISR Support Unit (MCSU) Mission!

We deliver a well-integrated project/programme management service solution, trusted by the MOD, Government peers, supporting maritime security, technology and equipment projects. 

<p>These clients require project and programme management expertise to assist on a variety of high-integrity projects, ranging from maritime onshore and offshore equipment updates, digital transformation, including business and operational network architecture, IT systems and applications across C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance). &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Our security cleared APM, MSP and Prince2 qualified PMs deliver the diverse projects and programmes through close collaboration with our customer and cross government stakeholders. Our SQEP leverage expertise in ICT and associated engineering governance, information assurance, engineering standards and ICT security to ensure acceptance criteria is consistently fully understood and met.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Our dedicated PMO track and manage contract deliverables, carry out regular service reviews ensuring adherence to service levels and guarantee the availability of resource for each project and across the life of the contract. &nbsp;</p>

Solution  

<p>Our successes driving and overseeing such programmes of work have underpinned our 15+ year partnership. Our trusted status has been built on clearly defining outputs/benefits and consistently achieving the success factors relating to time, cost and quality. &nbsp;</p>

Outcome  

<h2>Background &nbsp;</h2>
<p>We deliver a well-integrated project/programme management service solution, trusted by the MOD, Government peers, supporting maritime security, technology and equipment projects.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Challenge &nbsp;</h2>
<p>These clients require project and programme management expertise to assist on a variety of high-integrity projects, ranging from maritime onshore and offshore equipment updates, digital transformation, including business and operational network architecture, IT systems and applications across C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance). &nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Solution &nbsp;</h2>
<p>Our security cleared APM, MSP and Prince2 qualified PMs deliver the diverse projects and programmes through close collaboration with our customer and cross government stakeholders. Our SQEP leverage expertise in ICT and associated engineering governance, information assurance, engineering standards and ICT security to ensure acceptance criteria is consistently fully understood and met.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Our dedicated PMO track and manage contract deliverables, carry out regular service reviews ensuring adherence to service levels and guarantee the availability of resource for each project and across the life of the contract. &nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Outcome &nbsp;</h2>
<p>Our successes driving and overseeing such programmes of work have underpinned our 15+ year partnership. Our trusted status has been built on clearly defining outputs/benefits and consistently achieving the success factors relating to time, cost and quality. &nbsp;</p>
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<p>Recognised as Forces Covenant Civilian Employment Support providers and one of the UK&rsquo;s Top 25 Veteran Employers, and awarded Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Carbon60 and Carbon60 Project Services have been committed, celebrated partners and supporters of our military forces and their service people for decades.</p>
<p>As part of this commitment to veterans and ex-forces personnel, we not only advocate for them, their skills and their potential to thrive in a post-service career, we actively provide opportunities to them too.</p>
<p>To find out more about such opportunities, and the impact they can have, we spoke with an ex-Navy member who recently joined Carbon60 to hear their story.</p>
<h2>So, tell us a bit about yourself, your background and journey so far</h2>
<p>Growing up as an expat, I was always fascinated by the Armed Forces and particularly the Navy. As I got older, it became an aspiration of mine to join the Navy or at least be in a role associated with supporting the Navy and the incredible things they and their people do.</p>
<p>I finally joined the Navy in 2024, but after I few months I realised that it wasn&rsquo;t quite for me. But this didn&rsquo;t deter me. Soon after leaving the forces, I turned to Carbon60, knowing that they are renowned for helping ex-forces people find exciting new opportunities.</p>
<p>And I am very glad I did, as I have now been working with Carbon60 for just over seven months, in an Administrative Support role for Navy Digital.</p>
<h2>What interested you in joining Carbon 60?</h2>
<p>As already mentioned, I knew that Carbon60 are as passionate about the Armed Forces and Military service people as I am, so their values are very much aligned with mine. This really made them stand out as a company I wanted to be involved with.</p>
<p>Whilst I am no longer in the Navy, I am still keen to be as involved in Navy and Military operations as I can, and thankfully the role Carbon60 found me enables me to be.</p>
<p>I had always heard that being with Carbon60 is a challenge (I love challenges!), but very rewarding too. And everyday is different.</p>
<h2>How was the Recruitment and Onboarding Process?</h2>
<p>The recruitment and onboarding process with Carbon60 was extremely efficient; stress-free, supported and confident building.</p>
<p>I was kept informed of the progression of my application throughout, and I was encouraged to ask any questions that arose, which were promptly answered. I couldn&rsquo;t have asked for much more really!&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Is there anything outside of Carbon60 you are doing, and if so, how is the support you getting?</h2>
<p>One of the best things about working with Carbon60, and being in the role I am in, is that I have been afforded time to study for a part-time Master's degree in Defence Studies alongside my work. What&rsquo;s more, I am in the process of joining the Reserves as well!</p>
<p>I have always received an incredible amount of support from the Carbon60 team, who&rsquo;ve not only allowed me to take such opportunities, but actively engaged with me to offer support and advice along the way too. And they do this for everyone, encouraging people to strive for and achieve their goals.</p>
<h2>Finally, how have you found working with C60?&nbsp;</h2>
<p>I have really enjoyed my time with C60 so far, and I'm looking forward to the years ahead!</p>
<p>The team are all fascinating to talk to, with a lot of them being ex-service personnel too, and if I ever need a hand, I know that there is always a friendly face that I can turn to!</p>
<p>My confidence, skill set and knowledge continues to grow, and I know that this experience will hold me in great stead for my future career journey.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Ex-Military Opportunities with Carbon60</h2>
<p>Carbon60 utilise the experience and expertise of our own ex-forces staff to not only provide support and guidance to veterans, but also to build partnerships with industry-leading organisations and create employment opportunities that are aligned with the skills and experiences of brave service people looking to kickstart a new civilian career.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/armed-forces-support">Click here to find out more about Carbon60&rsquo;s Armed Forces Support</a></p>

Carbon60 and Carbon60 Project Services are driven to support, and provide opportunities for, ex-forces personnel and veterans. Here we tell the story of one such opportunity we’ve helped an ex-Navy member find, and thrive in. 

Creating Opportunities for Ex-Forces and Veterans

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Carbon60 and Carbon60 Project Services &ndash; one of the UK&rsquo;s Top 25 Veteran Employers &ndash; are honoured to have retained our Gold Award status in the Ministry of Defence&rsquo;s &lsquo;Defence Employer Recognition Scheme&rsquo;. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Having previously achieved Gold status in 2019, recognising Carbon60&rsquo;s commitment to our Armed Forces and Service personnel, receiving this 2024 award celebrates and reaffirms our continued support for veterans and service leavers &ndash; and their families &ndash; as they navigate the transition from military to civilian life and look to begin and thrive in a new, post-service career. </span></p>
<h2>Decades of Support for our Service People</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Carbon60 have been in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and our Armed Forces, including the Royal Navy, for over three decades. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Throughout this time, we have committed ourselves to providing veterans and ex-forces personnel with the support, guidance and opportunities they need to make a safe, secure and exciting transition into a civilian career, in a variety of roles and industries. We value the engineering and leadership skills as well as the values they can bring to civilian industry. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Meanwhile, our experienced people &ndash; including 80% of C60 Project Services&rsquo; staff who served in the forces themselves &ndash; strive to </span><a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/armed-forces-support"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">provide insights and advice to any veteran or service leaver who needs it</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Carbon60 family are 100% dedicated and commitment to repaying veterans for their service, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the Ministry of Defence and making a lasting impact on the lives of those who serve in the Armed Forces.</span></p>

Carbon60 and Carbon60 Project Services, in recognition of our committed support of our armed forces, are once again awarded Gold in the Ministry of Defence’s ‘Defence Employer Recognition Scheme’.

It’s GOLD for Carbon60 & Carbon60 Project Services in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

<p>Following <a href="https://www.carbon60projectservices.com/blog/sponsorship-spotlight-inter-service-success-for-the-royal-navy-men-s-football-team">their momentous Inter Services trophy win in 2024</a>, their first in 8 years, the <a href="https://www.carbon60projectservices.com/blog/carbon60-proudly-sponsors-the-royal-navy-football-association">Carbon60-sponsored Royal Navy Men&rsquo;s Football Team</a> unfortunately couldn&rsquo;t quite retain their title in 2025, eventually losing out to an inspired British Army side in Portsmouth.</p>
<p>Having kicked-off their title defence with an impressive 3-0 win over their Royal Air Force counterparts, the Navy seniors went into the final against the Army full of confidence and only needing a draw to take the Inter Services trophy back home to HMS Temeraire once again.</p>
<p>The Navy dominated the opening exchanges between the teams, however &ndash; needing a win to become 2025 champions &ndash; the Army side managed to get a grip on the match, and eventually the trophy, winning 3-0 against the pre-championship favourites.</p>
<p>As always, the final &ndash; and whole tournament &ndash; was played in fantastic spirit, with plenty of quality on show too, and showcased the indomitable fight, togetherness and camaraderie of our incredible Armed Forces.</p>
<h2>Congratulations (and commiserations) from Everyone at Carbon60</h2>
<p>Carbon60 have been avid supporters, sponsors, and partners of the military for many years, and we are proud to be part of the Inter Services story &ndash; in addition to many other military events, celebrations, and occasions.</p>
<p>Win, lose or draw, it is our honour to have our logo afront the shirts worn by the Royal Navy football team, and we would like to congratulate them &ndash; and the Army and RAF teams &ndash; for another incredible Inter Services championship this year.</p>
<p>Whilst the Navy&rsquo;s title defence sadly wasn&rsquo;t meant to be in 2025, we are already looking forward to supporting them in their battle to regain the trophy in 2026.</p>
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As reigning Inter Services champions, the Royal Navy - sponsored by Carbon60 - were the team to beat in 2025.

Sponsorship Spotlight: Shock Inter Services Championship defeat for 2024 Champions

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