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Month: June 2023

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Silver West Midlands employers announced

by 28th June 2023

West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are very pleased to announce that 26 organisations in their region are confirmed as Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award winners for 2023. This Ministry of Defence award recognises companies for their support to the Armed Forces community, including Reservists, Veterans, spouses, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers and Cadets. Silver award holders must demonstrate a number…

Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Engagement, Latest News, West Midland RFCA

From soldier to cadet staff: why supporting the Army Cadets can be a rewarding experience

by 22nd June 2023

During Armed Forces Week we are celebrating the dedication and service of our Armed Forces community. Whilst many personnel have stories to share from serving in a military or volunteer capacity, it’s not often we hear from someone with a wide range of both military and cadet experiences. We spoke to Captain Kenny Frith who has been a Cadet Administrative Assistant (CAA) for…

Armed Forces Week, Cadets, Latest News

Interview with an Armed Forces friendly employer

by 21st June 2023

Recent Armed Forces Covenant signatory, The Camping and Caravanning Club, spoke to us about why and how they want to support the Armed Forces community. Can you tell us about your organisation? The Camping and Caravanning Club is a not-for-profit organisation which has grown to over 740,000 members over the last 122 years. We love tent, caravan and motorhome camping and we want…

Armed Forces Covenant, Armed Forces Week, Latest News

Reservist succeeds in sport with the Army

by 21st June 2023

To celebrate Reserves Day we spoke to Sergeant Karim from 116 Provost Company, 1st Regiment Royal Military Police about her journey as an Army Reservist and her involvement in sport within the Army. Sergeant Karim is currently a Regimental Mentoring Support Officer (REMSO) responsible for the running of recruitment events, the recruitment application process for civilians who want to join the unit, and…

Armed Forces Week, Latest News, Reserve Forces

Khalsa Cadets celebrate a successful year

by 20th June 2023

The concept of cadet units in schools dates back over 160 years, with the original units focussed on Army activities with public schools and universities.  This evolved, in 1948, to the Combined Cadet Force creating a modern, inspiring programme for cadets from all three services.  There are now hundreds of units launched in state-funded schools across the UK. Our Association is proud to…

Armed Forces Week, Cadets, Combined Cadet Force, Latest News

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