West Midland RFCA holds a high flying afternoon tea
In September West Midland RFCA held their first briefing of the year in the very impressive Hangar One at RAF Museum, Cosford. The afternoon event attracted over 100 people including…
Himalayan adventure for Rubery Army Cadet
An Army Cadet from Rubery expanded her horizons on a once in a lifetime expedition to the world’s highest mountain range in the Indian Himalayas. Orla Walker from the Rubery…
Biennial Review success for Barr Beacon School
Barr Beacon School’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) proudly showcased their skills at their first Biennial Review. The review took place at the Defence Training Estate’s Swynnerton Camp in Staffordshire and…
Gurdwara marks first anniversary of the Lions of the Great War
A Gurdwara in Sandwell opened its doors to the local community to celebrate the first anniversary of the Lions of the Great War Memorial. Guru Nanak Gurdwara (GNG) Smethwick combined…
Austrian expedition challenges Staffordshire Army Cadets
A team of 28 cadets and adult volunteers from Staffordshire and West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadet Force embarked on an expedition to the Otzal Valley in Tirol, Austria, to take…
15 local employers awarded silver for support to Armed Forces
West Midland RFCA and Defence Relationship Management (DRM) are pleased to announce that we have a spectacular 15 Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award Winners for 2019 in our region. These…
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…