Birmingham Dunkirk Veterans Association pilgrimage
On Friday the 25th May 2018 a contingent of 33 people from the Oldbury Royal British Legion (RBL), Birmingham Dunkirk Veterans and Fellowship Association and the West Midlands area comprising…
New Army Reserve unit open for business in Kings Heath
159 Regiment who are part of the Royal Logistic Corps in the Army Reserve, have opened their doors at their new location in Kings Heath, Birmingham. The new formation will…
PLANit Global gets the job done by supporting the Armed Forces
On Thursday 31 May 2018, PLANit Global signed the Armed Forces Covenant at their office within the Wolverhampton Science Park. Lieutenant Colonel Fraser Cuttle, Commanding Officer of 4 MERCIAN, co-signed…
Staffordshire pupils get hands-on experience of Army engineering
Eighty-five children, aged 13 to 15, from seven schools in Staffordshire have taken on electrical and mechanical engineering tasks alongside soldiers. The event, known as Exercise Griffin Spanner, was held…
Royal Air Force Cosford granted Freedom of Birmingham
On 19th May 2018, Royal Air Force Cosford was granted the Freedom of Birmingham. The event marked the significant relationship enjoyed between RAF Cosford and the people of Birmingham and…
Trio to complete charity walk coast to coast in 5 days
Two Reservists and a Triathlete will be embarking on gruelling walk for charity. Matt, Rob and Ad who all work together at Design Built Exhibitions in Redditch love to push…
Defence Secretary announces latest wave of cadet units in schools
The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, announced on 27th April 2018 that 26 schools across the country will create new cadet units under the Government’s Cadet Expansion Programme (CEP). Schools across…
Stoke Sea Cadets celebrate success in Drill Competition
The event took place at 4 MERCIAN’s Army Reserve Centre in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, with 200 cadets attending from all over the North West. Units from as far away as Kendal…
Jewel in the crown of Black Country Cavalry unveiled
A rare and precious jewel, given to a West Midlands Army regiment over a century ago and valued as one of the most expensive items ever on the BBC’s Antiques…
HMS Forward gives Sea Cadets a taste of the Royal Naval Reserve
This week, the Ship’s Company of HMS FORWARD opened its doors to 100 Sea Cadets from across the West Midlands to give them a taste of the Royal Naval Reserve….