The teams will initially work at Catterick Garrison and HM Naval Base Devonport, the MoD says.
The frigate visited South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines and India during its mission.
BBC Radio Devon's Caroline Densley and Michael Chequer finished the walking challenge on Wednesday.
The Pride in Place funding will support improvements to high streets, parks, and public spaces.
The depot was given permission to continue for another five years despite residents' concerns.
Fundraising begins to refurbish the graves of six Cornish firefighters killed in Devon in the Blitz.
An open day is taking place to demonstrate what happens at Babcock's Devonport site in Plymouth.
The Queen was in the county for a ceremony appointing her as Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom.
Maria, 16, runs the dance studio in Plymouth while balancing her studies.
