Six months of Service and success for the Royal Military Police
From exercises and military training to sports and social events, Cannock-based 116 Provost Company (116 Pro Coy) Royal Military Police have had an action packed six months so far. Read on to discover more about their recent activities. Autumn’s highlights Gaining new experiences In September Corporal Newman transferred across from the Military Provost Staff (MPS) Reserves and completed his Phase 2 RMP Initial…
VE 80 – join in the celebrations!
Thursday 8th May 2025 marks 80 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. The 80th anniversary is a powerful moment for the nation to come together and remember the courage and resilience of the VE Day generation: from the servicemen who fought, to children who were evacuated, and women on the home…
Cadet excels in specialist training course
A Cadet from Staffordshire and West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadet Force embraced the unique opportunity to attend the Cadet Signaller training course in Blandford. Cadet Sergeant Thomas McKenzie was fortunate to be selected to attend the course, and successfully complete the programme. Demonstrating an outstanding performance, Thomas was further recognised for his excellence by being awarded The Royal Signals Institute “For Excellence”…
I’ve served for 40 years in the Army, and I’m not retiring yet!
One of our Defence Relationship Managers, Darren Knight, reached a milestone of 40 years in the Army, on 5th March 2025. Darren first joined the Junior Leaders Regiment Royal Corps of Transport at the age of 16. Moving across to the Regular Army at the age of 18. Aged 40 and rank of Warrant Officer Class One Darren had to retire from the…
Refurbishment improves experience for Cadets
Two Cadet centres in Sutton Coldfield have received a fresh makeover thanks to a refurbishment project led by our Estates team. The buildings, home to the Sutton Coldfield Detachment Army Cadets and 495 (Sutton Coldfield) Squadron RAF Air Cadets, saw tired exteriors and interiors upgraded and modernised, and the internal and external structures of the building refurbished. Overseen by our Estate Manager,…
Going for Gold 2025: Championing Forces-Friendly Employers
This year’s Going for Gold 2025 event invited forces-friendly employers to explore how they can climb the ladder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). Held at DRP Group’s creative Studio 212 in Hartlebury, the event was a vibrant celebration of collaboration between businesses and the Armed Forces. In partnership with DRP Group, we delivered an action-packed day full of inspiring experiences, hands-on…
Celebrating International Women’s Day
In early March we hosted an inspiring International Women’s Day event at HMS Forward, bringing together local organisations, military personnel and community networks to celebrate the incredible contributions of women in our Armed Forces and business communities. The day focussed on championing the achievements, skills and lived experiences of women, while opening up space for powerful conversations around gender equality and women’s issues….
Inspiring future leaders: Cadets explore career pathways
Cadets from Warwickshire and the West Midlands (South Sector) Army Cadet Force recently took part in a Cadet Careers Fair at Bramcote Cadet Training Centre, designed to open doors to future opportunities. A wide range of forces-friendly employers came together to highlight potential career paths, training options, and offer valuable CV advice. The event allowed the Cadets to engage directly with the employers,…
Army Reservists take to the slopes for skiing expedition
Our Association provides funds in support of adventure training for Reserve and Cadet units and one of the latest trips we have supported is the 37 Signal Regiment’s annual skiing expedition. An account from the trip with the highlights and successes can be found below. Exercise Dragon Sorbet is the Regiments’ annual skiing expedition to Kirtchdorf, Austria. This year, twenty five personnel…
Reserve Centres go green
Eight Army Reserve Centres in our region are helping to reduce their carbon footprint after the installation of new EV Chargers at their sites. The project, managed by our Estates team and overseen by our Estates Officer Soft FM, saw secure plug-in charging stations installed at each centre to charge the unit’s official military vehicles and white fleet. Working in conjunction with the…
