Youngest qualified Aerospace Instructor graduates
Cadet Corporal Zain Aslam, aged 16, from 495 (Sutton Coldfield) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets, graduated from this year’s Qualified Aerospace Instructors Course (QAIC). QAIC is the Royal Air…
Lockdown activities: Cadet Force focus
In mid-March it was deemed that alongside many other organisations across the UK, face-to-face cadet activities would need to cease in line with social distancing measures in our Covid-19 response….
West Midland RFCA’s virtual celebration and commemoration for VE Day 75
In the lead up to the 75th anniversary of VE Day our Employer Engagement team invited employers who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to a special virtual talk on…
Show your support for Armed Forces Week
As many of you will already be aware, a sensible decision has been taken to cancel all major events due to be held to mark Armed Forces Week, launching on…
Welcoming companies to the Covenant family
We are delighted to announce that the following organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant since the start of the new financial year. We are so proud of the support…
Army Reservists leap into action for parachute training
Joining the Reserve Forces is a rewarding experience. As well as gaining military skills and learning specific trades, there is also plenty of opportunities for overseas travel and an exciting…
University Air Squadrons go the extra mile for charity
Twelve University Air Squadrons (UAS) from across the UK took on an impressive relay challenge to raise funds for the NHS Charities Together. Running the equivalent distance from RAF Lossiemouth…
Security firm pledges international support to Armed Forces
A security firm has become the first company in the West Midlands to sign the Armed Forces Covenant in this financial year. Evolve Security Risk Management Consultants have offices in…
605 Squadron on VE Day
VE Day, 8 May 1945, found 605 Squadron in the Netherlands. Wg Cdr Horne had taken command of the Squadron on 17 March 1945 when the previous OC, Wg Cdr…
Victory in Europe Day 75th Anniversary
What is Victory in Europe (VE) Day? VE Day falls on the 8th May and marks the time the fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe came to an end in…