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Sapper Lizzy Ahmed, aged 31, who serves as a reservist with 350 Field Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) and works at George Spencer Academy in Nottingham in her civilian career. Coming from a military family, Lizzy has always had an interest in joining the Army so decided to join 350 Field Squadron as she was […]

Warrant Officer Class Two John Parker, aged 55 serves with 350 Field Squadron, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) and in his civilian life he works as a plumber for Derby Homes. John joined the reserves after being inspired by the stories he was told by his grandfathers who both served in the Army. When asked why […]

More than 40 employees visited Chetwynd Barracks in Nottingham, where they took part in a series of challenges designed to help them develop their skills, the day was run jointly by 170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group Royal Engineers and 158 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC).  Captain Terry Gillard, Engagement and Retention Officer for 170 […]

One of the lesser known sports is basketball, in America it is one of the biggest games in the country, with millions playing and watching it every week but in the UK the popularity of basketball is sporadic. Early in the 80’s it had mainstream appeal with a number of US stars coming to play […]

158 Regiment the Royal Logistic Corps took their newest recruits away on a weekend training exercise. On Saturday 8th April they worked on their basic skills but on Sunday 9th they participated in the Commanding Officers Challenge. This involved them taking part in a series of events that were designed to test their abilities, provide […]

Lance Corporal Kate Bellerby, aged 40, serves with the Army Reserve’s 170 Engineer Group, and works full-time as a Pre-Construction Manager. 2018 is the Year of Engineering, a year-long campaign designed to tackle the engineering skills gap and widen the pool of young people who join the profession. The programme aims to celebrate the world and […]

Christine Ongoma, who works at Whitemoor Medical Centre in Belper, is employed by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) and spends her spare time serving as a reservist with the Army Reserve’s 212 Field Hospital in Beeston. Explaining why it was an honour to except her new title, Christine explained: “I am really […]

The unit based in North Luffenham, has 112 reservists on its books who are each training to play an important role in supporting operational tasks such as the detection of improvised explosive devices, counter insurgency operations and providing assistance in searching buildings, vehicles and key routes. Military working dogs and dog handlers have been an […]

East Midlands RFCA had the chance to learn more about a bond formed in the Army Reserve that is stronger than friendship.   Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Nathan Buckell and Staff Sergeant Becky Buckell are a couple who not only met in the reserves they continue to serve together in 281 Movement Control Squadron. […]

His name is Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Gifford and like the vast majority of soldiers in 158 Regiment (RLC) he is a reservist, so only fulfils his duties as Commanding Officer on a part time basis. Speaking about why he took on the role, Andrew said: “Command is a privilege, it is seen as the most […]