New Commander in charge of Army in the West Midlands
A new Brigadier has this week taken command of 7,000 soldiers across the West Midlands. Brigadier AJ Smith will be based at the Army’s 11th Signal and West Midlands Brigade…
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards 2019
The annual Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards took place this year at the Staffordshire County Show Ground on 4th July. Our Association was proud to be the headline sponsor…
Birmingham Army Reservist nominated for GP of the Year
An Army doctor, based at an Army reservist unit in Birmingham, has been shortlisted for GP of the year. Lieutenant Colonel Thao Nguyen, 40, is the unit medical officer at…
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…
Army Reservists explore history in Jersey and Normandy
Reservists from 37 Signal Regiment took part in a Battlefield Study as part of Exercise Global Concept. Made up of two phases, phase one took place on the island of…
Black Country Army Reserve unit to receive Freedom of Dudley Borough
A Stourbridge based military intelligence unit will be officially granted freedom of the Borough of Dudley at Himley Hall and Park during the council run Armed Forces Day on Sunday…
Police Inspector leads the way with role in Army Reserve
A serving Police Inspector from Warwickshire is championing the benefits of a different uniformed service as part of the upcoming Reserves Day and Armed Forces Day celebrations. Lucy Sewell is…
Halfords sail ahead for supporting Reserve Forces
A Birmingham-based Royal Naval Reservist will be one of many to celebrate Reserves Day with her employers this week. Charlotte Kertrestel, 28, works full-time as a Digital Product Owner for…
Discover a hidden trail with Birmingham City Poppy Quest 2019
A new 10k fundraising event is coming to Birmingham as The Royal British Legion launches the 2019 Poppy Quest on the 13th July. Starting at the iconic Victoria Square in…
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019
As part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (West Midland RFCA) linked up with West Midlands Women’s Voice to take part in…