Transatlantic training for Parachute Regiment Reservists
Army Reservists from D Company 4th Battalion the Parachute Regiment in Rugby recently took part in a ten day Adventurous Training package in Alberta, Canada. Exercise Northern Black Maple was…
Commemorating 100 years with Armed Forces Covenant pledges
The British Organisation for People of Asian Origin (BOPA), hosted a fabulous commemorative event at the National Memorial Arboretum on 16 October. The event celebrated the contribution made by Asian…
Employers put their shooting skills to the test
Employers from Shropshire spent the day with West Midland RFCA and members of 123 (Telford) Supply Squadron Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) on Thursday 15th November. Everyone spent the morning clay…
Charity in Birmingham pledges support to Armed Forces
YMCA in Birmingham pledged their commitment to the Armed Forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant on 15th November. The organisation is keen to support the military and added some…
Wreath laid at Menin Gate on behalf of West Midland RFCA
West Midland RFCA’s Regional Employer Engagement Director, Debra Barton, attended the Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate, Ypres in Belgium, on 9th November 2018. Every evening since 1928 the Last…
HMS FORWARD Reservists take part in the Festival of Remembrance
This weekend three Reservists from HMS FORWARD represented the Royal Naval Reserve at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. SLt Charlotte Kertrestel, WO1 Steve Bland and LH…
Fourteen employers receive coveted Ministry of Defence awards
Fourteen employers from the West Midlands region received their Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards from West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA) at…
Carwood races to the signing
Carwood Motor Units Ltd, who have been a supplier to the Armed Forces for many years, have strengthened their relationship by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. This formal signing took…