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 held out of Trails End Camp in the Canadian Rockies and was designed to test Reservists from across the Regiment with a variety of adventurous challenges. Read more about their training in the…
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 members of the Commonwealth to the British Armed Forces during the First World War, and conflicts since, commemorating the sacrifices that were made during those conflicts. An audience drawn from all walks of…
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 pigeon shooting at Parson’s Barracks in Telford, Shropshire. For some people it was a chance to hone their shooting skills on the expert clay range, for others it was a chance to try…
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 of their own pledges to the Covenant to: Offer discounts to members of the Armed Forces community. Work with the Armed Forces to promote military leadership and development to YMCA Residents Work with…
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 Post has been played under the Menin Gate Memorial in Ieper at 8 o’clock sharp. The Last Post, the traditional final salute to the fallen, is played by the buglers in honour of…
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 Anton ‘Aggie’ Christie, were all selected to take part in the prestigious event, which involved parading amongst members of the regular services of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, with…
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 an awards ceremony on Friday 2nd November. The ERS was launched in 2014 by the Prime Minister to recognise employer support for the wider principles of the Armed Forces Covenant. The scheme encompasses…
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 place at The Birkett Relay event at the famous Silverstone Circuit on 27th October. Carwood are proud sponsors of TeamBRIT, a veterans disabled racing team and charity, who were taking part in the…
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