ERS Gold Award winners celebrated
From today, we are joining a national celebration of those employers in our region who have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award, the Ministry of Defence’s highest level…
Shropshire ACF welcomes new cadet for county’s first virtual enrolment
This year due to the lockdown and Covid-19 restrictions, many Army Cadet Force (ACF) face-to-face activities have been unable to take place as usual. However, during this time our cadet…
Cadet Executive Officer – all change at Warwickshire & West Midland (South Sector) ACF
Cadet Executive Officer retires after 50 years of service The Cadet Executive Officer for Warwickshire and West Midlands South Sector Army Cadet Force (Warwickshire ACF) has retired after 50 years…
Army Cadets on fundraising Waddle
At Rugby Troop Army Cadet Force (ACF) fundraising is something they are passionate about and have already embarked on their next fundraising mission. The Rugby Troop Waddle is raising funds…
30 years of service to the ACF (and still going!)
Warwickshire & West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force’s (ACF) Deputy Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Delroy Tucker, has marked 30 years of service with the Army Cadets. In that time he…
Armed Forces Week 2020
Armed Forces Week from 22nd – 27th June was a chance to celebrate our Armed Forces and the role they play in protecting the UK both at home and overseas….
Cadets stage first virtual exercise
Undoubtedly it has been a tough time for parents and their children as they struggle with ideas to keep themselves active, engaged and occupied over the weeks of lockdown across…
Herefordshire cadets appointed to prestigious roles
Earlier in the year prior to the suspension of face-to-face activities for our cadet forces and lockdown measures being imposed, one of this year’s planned Lord Lieutenants’ Awards ceremonies took…
Two Sea Cadets celebrate their incredible 8-year long cadet journey
The Junior Sea Cadets welcome youngsters to join their units from the age of 10. Once they reach the age of 12 they then join the Sea Cadets. Their training …
RAF Air Cadet uses Heartstart skills in medical emergency
A brave Air Cadet from 487 (Kingstanding and Perry Barr) Squadron Air Training Corps used his first aid skills to help save the life of a young girl. Cadet Finlay…