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The ground training competition is open to all 230 CCF (RAF) Squadrons across the country and involves 6 disciplines: aircraft recognition, drill, first aid, RAF general knowledge, leadership and team building, and shooting. Regional heats decide which 3 teams from each of the 5 regions will go head-to-head to be crowned the country’s best CCF […]

Toyota Manufacturing UK, holders of the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Award, welcomed 8 organisations to recognise them for achieving the Ministry of Defence’s Silver ERS Award. The night was made even more memorable as the Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire’s Awards for Cadets, Reservists and Volunteers also took place at the same time with a host […]

In total 50 Cadets from Sea, Army and Air Cadet units in the county went head-to-head at the Cadet Training Centre, Chilwell, in September. Each team was marked on its march on and off the drill square, its standard of dress, its free drill display, and its overall effort and effect. Other category winners included: […]

After a year of planning and UK based training, the team assembled at Manchester Airport to fly out to Venice Marco Polo Airport. After the team landed they collected the hire vehicles and took a 2 hour drive to Marmolada Campsite where they were based for the next week. The team were amazed with the […]

Held at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham, the annual exercise creates a challenging and competitive environment to demonstrate, develop and test the capability of caterers from across Defence. Judges are on the lookout for 4 things: quality technical skills, taste, presentation, and menu quality, and they were very impressed with the team from RAF […]

Described by some as one of the best Air Cadet camps in the country, the popular week-long event features 100s of activities, from specialist space and cyber workshops to a visit to the National Space Centre and drones, engineering and simulated aerospace training courses. First organised in 2015, the camp sees 300 Air Cadets invited […]

The move will allow the Service to complete a £1.5 million refurbishment of the 50-year-old Station on Hastings Road, Leicester. Stuart Williams OBE is the Chief Executive of East Midlands Reserves Forces and Cadets Association, which hires out suitable military venues to public and private entities for corporate, sports, and training events – whether a […]

The Army Cadets provide a refreshing alternative to the digital lifestyle. With their new recruitment message, ‘Be More with the Army Cadets,’ they invite everyone to step away from their screens and engage in real-world activities that foster personal growth and development. The Army Cadets offer an escape from the ‘gamer’s lifestyle’ and the constant […]

The 26-year-old, of The Wells Academy, St Ann’s, swapped the classroom for the battlefield as part of his training to become a Reserve Soldier in the British Army’s Infantry. After passing fitness and marksmanship tests, completing medical training and undertaking a demanding five-day military exercise in the field, Mr McGarry – better known by his […]

In excess of £1.5 million has been invested into modernising and making Joint Cadet Centres (JCCs) in Boston, Brimington, Eckington, Glenfield, Market Harborough, Market Rasen and Ripley fit-for-purpose to accommodate greater numbers.  Martin Capewell is the Head of Estates at East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, the REOP delivery agent in the region.  He […]