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…
Variety is key at Redditch based Reserve unit
37th Signal Regiment in Redditch have had a busy start to 2018 with the Regiment’s 50th Anniversary, deploying on Exercise Global Canter, hosting a Civil Engagement event for Warwickshire and…
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…
Army is showcased at Open Day events in West Bromwich
237 Supply Squadron, 159 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps opened their doors for a series of successful Open Day events at their West Bromwich Army Reserve Centre. Over 50 cadets from…
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….
Reservists enhance their skills in Australia
Soldiers from the Black Country have been on military manoeuvres for two weeks in Australia. The Royal Yeomanry recently sent a composite Squadron to Oz, which included five soldiers from B Squadron RY,…
Traffix green lights Armed Forces
Brigadier Richard Carter, Commander 11th Signal and West Midlands Brigade along with Majors Samantha Brettell and John Reynolds and Phil Sinclair WMRFCA joined delegates from Traffix to sign the prestigious…