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A beginner’s guide to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

A straight-talking guide answering the most popular questions about the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme.

Long-serving Nottingham Sailor named ‘Maritime Reservist of the Year’ by Royal Navy

A Sailor from Nottingham has been recognised as the most passionate and committed Reservist of the 3,400 Royal Naval Reserves (RNR) and Royal Marines Reserves across the country.

203 (Loughborough) Transport Squadron open evening: the Army Reserves can offer you more in 2024

Loughborough’s only Army Reserve unit is hosting an open evening on Tuesday, 30th January as it looks to welcome new heavy goods drivers, chefs, medics, clerks and officers for 2024.

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.