Dougie began his career with NAAFI in 1990 as a Canteen Assistant on HMS Ark Royal and quickly demonstrated his dedication and commitment. Over the years, Dougie progressed through various roles, achieving the rank of Ship Manager while serving on-board HMS Nottingham in 1991.
A breakdown of Dougie’s incredible career with NAAFI:
Recently, Dougie played a pivotal role in a major operation on-board HMS Diamond, becoming the first person to activate under the Sponsored Reservist role, first introduced in 2014. Throughout the years, he has always shown a strong work ethic and deep commitment to supporting those on-board, in the demanding environments they operate in.
In January 2025, Dougie will be embarking on a new assignment on-board HMS Lancaster, playing a key role in supporting the ship’s return to UK shores.
- HMS Ark Royal: Apr 1990 – May 1991
- HMS Fearless: May 1991 – Dec 1991
- HMS Nottingham: Dec 1991 – May 1997
- HMS Endurance: May 1997 – Apr 1998
- HMS Exeter: May 1998 – Mar 1999
- HMS Birmingham: Mar 1999 – Feb 2000
- HMS Edinburgh: Jan 2001 – Feb 2002
- HMS Invincible: Mar 2002 – Aug 2005
- HMS Exeter: Aug 2005 – Dec 2005
- HMS Liverpool: Dec 2005 – Oct 2006
- HMS Ark Royal: Nov 2006 – Mar 2011
- HMS Dragon: Jul 2011 – May 2015
- HMS Dauntless: May 2015 – Nov 2015
- HMS Diamond: Nov 2015 – Aug 2016
- HMS Queen Elizabeth: Dec 2016 – Jan 2022
- HMS Diamond: Jan 2022 – Oct 2024
From everyone here at NAAFI, well done Dougie!
