On Friday 10th April, Black Onyx Academy proudly delivered its first Operation Mindset workshop, designed to highlight the importance of communication, teamwork, and resilience among young people in the local community. As a veteran-led organisation, Black Onyx Academy is deeply committed to passing on the valuable skills and experiences gained through service to the next generation. The session saw fantastic engagement throughout the…
Our Association is proud to work with Combined Cadet Forces across our six counties, supporting their growth and championing the value and benefits that they can bring to young people. One Combined Cadet Force – The Phoenix Collegiate CCF based in West Bromwich – is an example of a CCF that has thoroughly embraced the development opportunities available to its staff and students. …
“Transitioning from military life to a civilian career can feel daunting, especially when you’re unsure how your experience will translate.” Squadron Leader Luke Horobin, a senior leader at The Phoenix Collegiate, shares his journey from a military to civilian career with us. In the article below, he talks about the qualifications he has since gained, and why having the support of his employer…
Over the summer Officer Cadets from Birmingham University Officer Training Corps (BUOTC) deployed to the Magilligan Training Centre in Northern Ireland, for a jam packed schedule of adventure training. Splitting the training into three phases allowed the Officer Cadets to experience a broad range of activities and skills, with some also taking part in a leadership cadre to become a Junior Under Officer….
Adding to a summer of senior leadership staff changes, at the end of August we bid farewell to our Deputy Chief Executive, Major (Retired) Melanie Young, as she set off ready to enjoy retirement. We sincerely thank Melanie for her dedication, leadership and direction as Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Cadets and Youth for 26 years and eight months. A well-earned opportunity…
Students and Cadets from the Khalsa Academy Combined Cadet Force (CCF) in Wolverhampton recently embarked on an unforgettable visit to France. They explored France’s rich culture, made (and sampled) famous French sweets and savouries, practised their language skills, and learnt about marine conversation and military history. A moving movement of the trip saw their students pay their respects to the fallen at the…
Shropshire Army Cadet Force Trust held their inaugural Regimental dinner to highlight the work of the Trust, but most importantly Shropshire’s Army Cadets. The event, hosted at Venning Barracks in Telford, created awareness of the Trust to both corporate guests and the wider community. It was also an opportunity to advocate and encourage new volunteers to join the county and help to shape…
In our April newsletter, we introduced you to Corporal Mark Bailey, a Reservist with 116 Provost Company, 1 Royal Military Police, and a dedicated volunteer at The Ferrers School. Mark is on a mission to attempt to break four fitness world records and raise £10,000 for the Combined Cadet Force Association. Since our introduction Mark has completed his first two world record attempts….
Cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) from Staffordshire & West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadet Force swapped their boots for flippers during an unforgettable trip to Malta over the May half-term. The group took part in Exercise Malta Splash, a week-long adventure that saw them earn their PADI Open Water Diver qualification – an internationally recognised scuba diving certification. Training was based…
Army Cadets from the Evesham Troop delivered a birthday surprise with a difference to a 90 year-old veteran of the Korean War. Ken Ricketts lives in the Evesham area and has been a dedicated participant in Remembrance parades at the Cenotaph in London for many years. Sadly, failing health means he has recently been struggling to play the active role he would like…
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