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.
General enquiries: 0115 838 3226
Estates enquiries: 0115 838 3218
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November 15th 2023
Thrills and skills: RAF Reserves undertake annual training on the Isle of WightRAF Reserves Logistics Support Wing (RLSW) personnel joined with RAF Medical Reserves from 4626 Squadron in September to complete annual training at Jersey Camp on the Isle of Wight.
Read the full story →November 14th 2023
Ambush, camouflage and chemical drills: on exercise with Loughborough Transport Squadron in Germany.Drivers, medics, clerks, and chefs from 203 (Loughborough) Transport Squadron travelled to the Sennelager training area, Germany, for a training exercise in September.
Read the full story →November 3rd 2023
Inspirational Cadets, Volunteers and Reserves celebrated at Lord-Lieutenants’ AwardsA devoted Army Reserve chef who travels hundreds of miles to support her Squadron is just one of the inspirational Cadets, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) and Reserves to be celebrated for exceptional commitment and achievement at Lord-Lieutenants’ Awards ceremonies across the East Midlands.
Read the full story →November 1st 2023
Welcome to the jungle: Leicester student recalls life-changing British Army deployment to BelizeWithin 48 hours of submitting his dissertation, Lieutenant Rob Blackman received a life-changing phone call out of the blue.
Read the full story →October 31st 2023
Gold for Alstom, Gleeds and Toyota at Ministry of Defence awardsFourteen of the East Midlands’ greatest champions for our Armed Forces have been celebrated at a glitzy award ceremony held in the Officers’ Mess at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.
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REOP: Creating modern, fit-for-purpose Cadet centres for generations to comeWith extensive training grounds and residential properties across the country, the Ministry of Defence is one of the UK’s biggest landowners.
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Long Eaton teens on extraordinary adventures and achievements in ‘life-changing’ Air CadetsWhen Ben Halford joined the Royal Air Force Air Cadets aged 12 he was, by his own admission, “no angel at school”.
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