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Employers set their sights on top Defence awards

by 26th February 2020

Our Association’s Employer Engagement team delivered two separate Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Workshops during January for those employers who submitted expressions of interest for the silver and gold level awards under the scheme. This years’ workshops were kindly supported by Bryan Alexander from the Career Transition Partnership, Inspector Lucy Sewell from Warwickshire Police and Stephen Lees from Jaguar Land Rover.  Both organisations are…

Employer Engagement, Latest News, West Midland RFCA

Almarose Hotels & Resorts sign Armed Forces Covenant

by 25th February 2020

Hotel management group Almarose Hotels & Resorts has formally pledged its commitment to support those who have served or are currently serving within the Armed Forces. Backed by the government, the Armed Forces Covenant relies on the people, communities, and businesses of the UK to actively support it in order to make a difference. The official pledge recently signed, means Almarose promise to…

Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Engagement, Latest News, Regular Forces, Reserve Forces, Veterans

37th Signal Regiment hit the slopes

by 20th February 2020

Exercise Dragon Sorbet is 37th Signal Regiment’s annual skiing expedition to Kirtchdorf, Austria.  This year thirty-one personnel participated in both alpine and ski touring, with the to aim to complete the Ski Foundation Level 1-3 courses depending on varying abilities. Upon arrival to Gasthoff Neuwirt in Kirtchdorf, the team wasted no time in descending into the village to collect skis and boots.  The…

Latest News, Reserve Forces

Coventry City Football Club formally sign the Armed Forces Covenant

by 14th February 2020

Coventry City Chief Executive Dave Boddy joined Royal Naval Reserve Commander Phil Sparke on the pitch to sign the Armed Forces Covenant at half time during their club’s match against Portsmouth Football Club. In October 2019, Coventry City FC became only the second major club in the West Midlands to sign the Armed Forces Covenant.  In doing so, they committed written pledges of…

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

Army Reservists embark on Danish training exercise

by 7th February 2020

The Reserve Forces support the Defence capability of the Regular Forces across the UK.  They play a vital role in countering security threats and keeping our nation safe, whilst supporting our communities at home.  Reservists also play a huge role in helping to support international allies and military exercises, and providing humanitarian efforts abroad. Members of Redditch-based Army Reserve unit, 37th Signal Regiment,…

Latest News, Regular Forces, Reserve Forces

RAF Association launches free mental wellbeing courses

by 20th January 2020

The RAF Association is taking positive action today to help the happiness of the RAF family – by announcing the launch of a new, free UK-wide mental wellbeing training programme.  The courses are specifically designed for the needs of non-serving members of the RAF family and take a practical, down to earth approach. The training is available to: Partners, parents, siblings and children…

Latest News, Regular Forces, Reserve Forces, Veterans

Volunteer scoops award for work with Royal Marines Cadets

by 4th January 2020

A volunteer with the Royal Marines Cadets has picked up an award from his employer in recognition of his voluntary work. Acting Sergeant Dan Bradbury was carrying out an apprentice at KMF Precision Sheet Metal Ltd, based in North Staffordshire. As part of the programme their apprentices take part in an annual community challenge in which they are asked to take part in…

Cadets, Community Engagement, Latest News

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