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East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (East Midlands RFCA) helps to promote and support the Reserve Forces and Cadets across the region. The RFCA also facilitates the management of the Reserve and Cadet estate.

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April 3rd 2025

Exercise Canaries Express: mastering the bucking bronco
A yacht sails gracefully off the coast of the Canary Islands during Exercise Canaries Express.

As the UK geared up for Christmas, Officer Cadet (OCdt) Edward Hamilton, of East Midlands Universities Officer Training Corps, jetted to Lanzarote with a group of 10 strangers for Exercise Canaries Express.

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Cadet holding an award in front of fellow Cadets after Loughborough Grammar School’s CCF wins back-to-back Royal Air Squadron Trophy national titles.

March 27th 2025

Loughborough Grammar School’s CCF claim back-to-back national titles in Royal Air Squadron Trophy

Loughborough Grammar School’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) has once again secured first place at the prestigious Royal Air Squadron Trophy (RAST) National Finals at RAF Cosford.

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Exercise Executive Leader 2025

March 13th 2025

‘Leadership in a new light’: Defence-friendly firms benefit from specialist Army training

Defence-friendly firms from across the East Midlands gathered at Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, in March for an action-packed day learning valuable leadership skills from the British Army.

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East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward, at the signing event.

February 27th 2025

East Midlands Mayor signs the Armed Forces Covenant

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has put pen to paper to show the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) supports the region’s Armed Forces.

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February 26th 2025

Photo appeal to mark 75th-Anniversary of Royal Naval Service in the East Midlands
HMS Sherwood parading outside Nottingham Council House

The Commanding Officer of the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit is seeking photographs and memories for the 75th-anniversary celebrations of Royal Navy and Royal Marine service in the East Midlands.

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Alternative Venues: making our Reserve and Cadet facilities available to you

Looking for an East Midlands venue? Did you know our sites are available to hire?

Across the region, our sites are ideally positioned to accommodate meetings, sports events and functions.

Representative from Toyota attend a live firing exercise with 210 Battery, 103 Regiment Royal Artillery

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A beginner’s guide to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

A straight-talking guide answering the most popular questions about the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme.

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