Ahead of Armed Forces Day, Summit Learning Trust welcomed HM Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Sir John Crabtree CVO OBE, to a special event to mark the official launch of the Trust’s Army Cadet Force (ACF). Welcomed to Ninestiles, an Academy – one of Summit’s eight schools – by CEO Vince Green, Sir John proceeded through a Guard of Honour provided by the…
Three cadets from Redditch & Bromsgrove Sea and Royal Marines Cadets were given a once in a lifetime opportunity to take part in offshore voyages to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy. Taking part in two-week voyages on TS Royalist and TS Jack Petchey, the Sea Cadets Offshore fleet escorted a ferry taking D-Day veterans from Portsmouth to France…
Cadets at TS Kingfisher were on top form as they welcomed a unit visit from Major General Tim Hodgetts CB CBE KHS OStJ DL, Surgeon General to His Majesty’s Armed Forces and Honorary Surgeon to His Majesty the King. Opening the evening with the Ceremonial Colours and a drill display, their Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets showcased their precision on parade for…
Across our region the Reserve Forces have been busy completing training, taking part in exercises and activities at their units and in the community. Reservists from our only West Midlands based Royal Auxiliary Air Force Reserves at No. 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron have been no different. As well as helping to support a number of community events, International Women’s Day, West Midland…
The Royal British Legion (RBL) is a national charity which supports members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. Providing vital support to serving and ex-serving personnel, their dedication and work led them to receiving their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award in 2022. One of the ways they provide support for veterans and their families is…
The Result We caught up with Mo on her return to the office and here is what she told us about the experience: “After three days relaxing in Iceland and five days acclimatising in New York before the race, we managed to take in some of the sights that New York has to offer, do some Christmas shopping and take in the atmosphere…
Five members of 116 Provost Company, Royal Military Police Reserves tested their endurance by taking part in the PARAS’ 10 Challenge in the lead up to the Remembrance weekend. Their team, comprising of Captain Thompson, Sergeant Karim, Corporal Camp, Corporal Holyoak and Lance Corporal Bailey, each completed a cross country 10 mile booted tab whilst individually carrying 35lbs. Based on the gruelling 10…
Fourteen organisations from across the wider West Midlands area attended an awards ceremony in Shropshire to receive their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards, recognising their exceptional level of support to the Armed Forces community. Held at Lilleshall House and Gardens in Shropshire – also home to one of the UK’s National Sports Centres and the Royal British Legion’s Battle Back Centre…
Our Association actively promotes and supports the Reserve Forces and Cadets in our region, including the maintenance and upkeep of the Reserve and Cadet estate, advocacy and support through employer engagement and wider engagement, and the provision of the full-time staff at our regional Army Cadet Force Headquarters. A small part of our role is also to provide grants and funding towards training…
It’s been a busy few months for Shropshire Army Cadet Force – including two instances of their cadets and staff helping out in medical emergencies, and a first time entry to a national rifle competition! Read on to find out more… Cadet attends national Imperial Meeting Competition With funding support from our Association, Cadet C/Sjt Izzy McAree was given the chance of a…
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