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….
WMG lecturer deployed as Army reservist to help Scotland fight Covid-19
Major Gary Bilsbarrow, a Senior Lecturer at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, has been mobilised as an Army Reservist to Edinburgh to use his expertise to support the…
Midlands Soldiers help battle Covid-19 in the capital
Soldiers from a Worcestershire-based Army Reserve Regiment are currently deployed in the heart of London, helping with the military response to Coronavirus. Based out of Horse Guards Parade and Wellington…
RAF Cosford Reservists train for Coronavirus testing
Royal Air Force Reservists from 605 Squadron at RAF Cosford have been training with 11th Signal Brigade at Venning Barracks, Donnington to support testing for the Coronavirus. The team of…
Eclipse Strategic Security Ltd – a veteran owned business
Formed in 2014, Eclipse Strategic Security is a largely Military Veteran owned and managed Security Consultancy, delivering a broad range of training and security services to industry, corporate organisations and…
Royal Naval Reservist encourages others to follow in his footsteps
A Royal Naval Reservist is encouraging other service leavers to consider a career with the Reserve Forces. Simon Richards works for Atheniem, an independent Tactical Data Link and C4I consultancy…
Halfords Reservist celebrates Reserves Day from the Gulf
A Halfords employee and military Reservist is celebrating this year’s Reserves Day from the Gulf. Charlotte Kertrestel (29) is a member of the Royal Naval Reserve and will be spending…
Army Reservist helps the COVID support force
An Armed Forces Liaison Manager is one of many Reservists across the UK who swapped their civilian role to work with the military during the Covid-19 pandemic. Darren Knight works…
Army Reservists leap into action for parachute training
Joining the Reserve Forces is a rewarding experience. As well as gaining military skills and learning specific trades, there is also plenty of opportunities for overseas travel and an exciting…
605 Squadron on VE Day
VE Day, 8 May 1945, found 605 Squadron in the Netherlands. Wg Cdr Horne had taken command of the Squadron on 17 March 1945 when the previous OC, Wg Cdr…