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…
Cadets stage first virtual exercise
Undoubtedly it has been a tough time for parents and their children as they struggle with ideas to keep themselves active, engaged and occupied over the weeks of lockdown across…
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…
Worcestershire hospitals give thanks to the military by signing the Armed Forces Covenant
On Armed Forces Day 2020 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust formally thanked the military for their support during Covid-19 and made a national pledge to veterans, serving personnel and their…
Wales & West Midland Gold Alumni benefit from a mental health and well-being seminar
The Wales & West Midland Gold Alumni Association (WA & WM GAA) went online for their biennial get together, as Covid-19 forced a rethink. Our spring meeting was originally scheduled…
Herefordshire cadets appointed to prestigious roles
Earlier in the year prior to the suspension of face-to-face activities for our cadet forces and lockdown measures being imposed, one of this year’s planned Lord Lieutenants’ Awards ceremonies took…
Two Sea Cadets celebrate their incredible 8-year long cadet journey
The Junior Sea Cadets welcome youngsters to join their units from the age of 10. Once they reach the age of 12 they then join the Sea Cadets. Their training …
RAF Air Cadet uses Heartstart skills in medical emergency
A brave Air Cadet from 487 (Kingstanding and Perry Barr) Squadron Air Training Corps used his first aid skills to help save the life of a young girl. Cadet Finlay…