Employer recognition: Regional winners of prestigious Gold Award revealed
Major East Midlands employers and businesses from strategically important sectors have been recognised for their strong commitments to Armed Forces personnel.
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Reserves and resilience in the spotlight at the biggest Regional Engagement with Defence to date
A whole-of-society approach to national Defence and resilience is required to combat modern-day threats to our society.
Affinity Flying Services on the value of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
If you apply to become a pilot with the Royal Air Force, the first cockpit you are likely to step into is that of the Grob 120TP-A.
Chesterfield builder battles French troops at Europe’s most advanced military urban training facility
An Army Reservist from Chesterfield spent two weeks practising explosive door breaches, room clearances and combat engineering tasks at Europe’s most advanced military urban training facility in February this year.
East Midlands firms recognised for leading the way in support of the Government’s ‘whole-of-society’ Defence framework
Twelve organisations from the East Midlands have been presented with the Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for demonstrating exceptional support for members of the Armed Forces community.
Construction of the region’s first Cadet ‘Super Centre’ begins in Northampton
Work has begun on a major new Joint Cadet Centre at Clare Street Army Reserve Centre, Northampton.
First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate Cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces
Tens of thousands of young people across the UK will have the opportunity to discover the Cadet Forces as the Government announces the first-ever National Cadets Week, taking place from 5-11 October 2026.
British adventurer opens flagship Army Cadets training centre in Lincolnshire
Young people in Lincolnshire and further afield will enjoy more life-changing experiences and adrenaline-fuelled adventures following the official opening of a new Cadet training facility.
Work begins on a new RAF Air Cadet facility in Coalville
Construction of a new Royal Air Force Air Cadet (RAFAC) Training Facility in Coalville, Leicestershire, is underway.
