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Operation Interflex: Meet the Nottinghamshire Soldier training Ukraine’s Armed Forces in urban warfare

“It feels like almost everything I’ve done up until this point is preparation for this,” said Corporal James Noble.

A year in the life of a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet

What exactly does it mean to be a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet? The Army Cadet representative for Lincolnshire looks back on a year of extraordinary opportunities after handing the baton over to the next Cadet to take up this prestigious ceremonial role.

Hard facilities management services for the Volunteer Estate to be delivered by the MOD Built Estate contracts

Following the conclusion of the Volunteer Estate Value for Money Study, it has been agreed that hard facilities management services for the Volunteer Estate will in the future be delivered by the MOD Built Estate contracts.

Thrills and skills: RAF Reserves undertake annual training on the Isle of Wight

RAF 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.

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.

Inspirational Cadets, Volunteers and Reserves celebrated at Lord-Lieutenants’ Awards

A 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.

Welcome to the jungle: Leicester student recalls life-changing British Army deployment to Belize

Within 48 hours of submitting his dissertation, Lieutenant Rob Blackman received a life-changing phone call out of the blue.

Gold for Alstom, Gleeds and Toyota at Ministry of Defence awards

Fourteen 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.

East Midlands University Officer Training Corps complete Exercise Dragon Summit

After finishing the training year at East Midlands University Officer Training Corps, a group of Officer Cadets conducted an adventure training expedition in Snowdonia. The expedition’s aim was to train and introduce Officer Cadets to various climbing, techniques. This aimed to enhance their resilience while boosting their operational skills. The expedition was targeted at Officer Cadets with prior outdoor climbing experience.