Month: April 2025

Six months of Service and success for the Royal Military Police

From exercises and military training to sports and social events, Cannock-based 116 Provost Company (116 Pro Coy) Royal Military Police have had an action packed six months so far. Read on to discover more about their recent activities. Autumn’s highlights Gaining new experiences In September Corporal Newman transferred across from the Military Provost Staff (MPS) Reserves and completed his Phase 2 RMP Initial…

VE 80 – join in the celebrations!

Thursday 8th May 2025 marks 80 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. The 80th anniversary is a powerful moment for the nation to come together and remember the courage and resilience of the VE Day generation: from the servicemen who fought, to children who were evacuated, and women on the home…

Cadet excels in specialist training course

A Cadet from Staffordshire and West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadet Force embraced the unique opportunity to attend the Cadet Signaller training course in Blandford. Cadet Sergeant Thomas McKenzie was fortunate to be selected to attend the course, and successfully complete the programme. Demonstrating an outstanding performance, Thomas was further recognised for his excellence by being awarded The Royal Signals Institute “For Excellence”…

Refurbishment improves experience for Cadets

   Two Cadet centres in Sutton Coldfield have received a fresh makeover thanks to a refurbishment project led by our Estates team. The buildings, home to the Sutton Coldfield Detachment Army Cadets and 495 (Sutton Coldfield) Squadron RAF Air Cadets, saw tired exteriors and interiors upgraded and modernised, and the internal and external structures of the building refurbished. Overseen by our Estate Manager,…