West Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve unit hosts parade
On Saturday 13th July, Reservists, Regulars and Sea Cadets gathered at HMS FORWARD to parade in front of the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands, Colonel (Rtd) George Marsh…
Transatlantic adventure for TS Stirling Sea Cadets
Seventeen cadets from the Birmingham region took part in a multi-unit expedition to the United States for the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC). The JCLC is run by the Commonwealth…
Q3 Academy flies high with cadet force achievements
Cadets from three local academies marked a milestone moment as they successfully completed their first Biennial Review. Q3 Academy has Cadet Force contingents in all three of its academies in…
Volunteers celebrated during Armed Forces Week
A volunteer with the Army Cadets in Worcester is hoping to raise awareness of volunteering opportunities with the cadet forces during Armed Forces Week. Daniel Gale, 30, works as a…
Commissions and Awards aplenty for Sea Cadets
In 2017 Her Majesty approved the adoption of a single bespoke Commission for Officers of the Cadet Forces of the United Kingdom, the first of its kind for 155 years. The…
Presenting the CVQO Westminster Awards finalists from the West Midlands
CVQO have announced their 10 finalists after 40 cadets attended a selection weekend. Three of the 10 finalists, who will attend a lunch at the House of Lords and a…
Snow Camp Venturer Excel 2019
Snow Camp Venturer Excel is a collaborative expedition between Training Ship Stirling of the Sea Cadet Corps and the charity SnowCamp. It uses snowsport as a vehicle to promote social…
Germany Ski Trip 2019 “Inspire to Achieve”
Cadets from Shropshire Army Cadet Force (ACF) travelled to Germany for a week of skiing on 2nd March. The first two days of skiing were at Bolsterlang. The Cadets and…
Inspirational new appointment for Shropshire Army Cadets
Shropshire Army Cadet Force has made history with the appointment of the first female Deputy Commandant in the West Midlands. Lieutenant Colonel Amanda Stevens will take up her post this…
Worcester volunteer receives a coveted British Citizen Award
CPO Robert McCarthy, from Worcester has been honoured at a prestigious ceremony on 24th January 2019. Robert received a British Citizen Award for Services to Volunteering (BCAv), at the Palace…