Stoke on Trent College is committed to the Armed Forces and has been officially recognised with a Bronze Award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The College recently signed the official Armed Forces Covenant making a pledge to become a Forces Friendly employer and support those serving in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families as well as being a great…
The third annual NMITE Military to Business Showcase opened its doors at a brand new venue on Reserves Day in June, welcoming guests and exhibitors to the Shell Store in Hereford. Hosting the event in collaboration with Landau Limited – and with support from our Association and sponsors the Shell Store, Coffee Cart, the Chambers of Commerce and Shaun Leavy – organisations from…
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture and support of military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers. RBSL’s current workforce is made up of over 10% of Armed Forces veterans from all services and at all levels of the organisation, from its leadership team to its shop floor. The company, which has…
The Windsor Academy Trust family is made up of 1,000 committed, inspiring and talented staff. This diverse group includes Armed Forces veterans, Reservists and staff who support the Armed Forces through various activities, such as national events and cadet organisations. One such staff member is Pete Jones, an Armed Forces veteran and teacher at Kingswinford Academy who joined the Windsor Academy Trust family…
Walk Talk Action is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that helps veterans back to a better state of mind through walking, talking and taking action towards achieving their goals. The organisation has helped over 500 people directly and hundreds more alongside, indirectly. Teri Elder, the founder of WTA, explained more about their organisation’s aims and support, saying: “We believe it is important to help…
Did you know that, as a Reservist, you can be deployed anywhere around the world? Gunner Heseltine, an Army Reservist with 210 Battery, 103 Regiment RA based in Wolverhampton, has been a Reservist for just over three years. In March this year he returned from a six-month deployment to Estonia for Op CABRIT – NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltic States. “Being…
A British Artillery Officer’s exchange with 1-125 Field Artillery, Minnesota National Guard People often think of the differences when they work with military from another country, but what is actually most interesting are the similarities. It is heartening to know that some things are universal. In order to be able to pack correctly for what would be an extended stay in the US,…
The Cadet Forces can offer a wealth of unique experiences and fun activities, and our Association is proud to support and champion the positive opportunities they can bring to our young people. Who better to tell us about these amazing experiences than a member of the Army Cadet Force? Corporal Kenyon tells us about his Army Cadet highlights so far… “I am Corporal…
A volunteer from Shrewsbury is encouraging other adults in Shropshire to consider taking up volunteering opportunities to enhance the lives of young people in the region. Second Lieutenant Martin Dowley, 51, has been a volunteer with Shropshire ACF (Army Cadet Force) for the past two years, and is currently the Detachment Commander of the Pontesbury Detachment. He joined the ACF as a Cadet Force…
A Civilian Instructor (CI) with the RAF Air Cadet speaks about their journey and the joys of the role. “I’ve always wanted to join the RAF but life somewhat got in the way, then at the tender age of 51 I got to live my dream! “With trepidation I made an appointment to meet with Flight Lieutenant Martin Fulloway of 151 Leominster Squadron…
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