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Known as Exercise Executive Leader, this specialist training day provided participants with an overview of the Army’s leadership ethos and an opportunity to reflect on their understanding of leadership in the workplace. Additionally, the 40 business leaders taking part were encouraged to consider the significant contributions that Army Reservists and ex-service personnel make to the […]

The Mayor and the County Authority she leads have demonstrated their commitment to Defence by signing the Armed Forces Covenant and pledging to ensure Defence personnel and their families receive fair treatment. Covering Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, EMCCA was formed in March 2024 with an ambition to make the East Midlands the best place […]

Commander Sacha Brooks RNR, the Commanding Officer of HMS Sherwood, Nottingham, said: “We are excited to be using our social media feeds to showcase our shared history and prized memories.  “We’re calling out to the local community to be a part of this celebration by sharing their memories and any old photographs they have of […]

The 15-year-old Cadet showed remarkable maturity and quick-thinking to call the emergency services and relay life-saving information to her dad and brother who performed CPR on Rebecca Hull during the incident last October. Rapid response The family had just arrived on holiday in Aberdaron, a remote part of North Wales two hours away from a […]

Teamwork, technical skills and remaining calm under pressure are all required to respond to potentially life-threatening medical emergencies.  For Adrian Utting, a 55-year-old Specialist Practitioner from Leicester, his time in the RAF Air Cadets paved the way for a career in the emergency services.  Adrian, whose role sees him suturing wounds, supporting patients at the […]

Congratulations to Cadet Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Chloe Mushen (above, centre right), of Wigston Detachment, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland (LNR) Army Cadets, who was recognised at the council’s annual Celebration of Volunteers. Reflecting on the award, Staff Sergeant Instructor (SSI) Thomas Cleverley, Detachment Commander of Wigston Troop, described Cadet SSgt Mushen as “a Cadet whose level […]

All of the ceremonies were supported or facilitated by East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association with a focus on creating special moments of celebration for our people who add so much value to society. The Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet is one of the highest honours in the Cadet Forces. Typically one Cadet is chosen to represent […]

Hidden beneath the streets, the Churchill War Rooms were the secret headquarters where Britain’s leaders plotted our route to victory during World War Two. Churchill famously described Reserves as “twice the citizen” for their contributions to both the Armed Forces and civic society and the same can arguably be said for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. […]

Cadet Harry Thornley, of Etwall Detachment, displayed remarkable courage, maturity and skill to step forward and tackle the emergency situation – despite his young age – in August this year. The first aid emergency The 14-year-old’s family were on a day trip on the Trent and Mersey Canal when Cadet Thornley’s 76-year-old grandma had a […]

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 […]