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In December 2023 it was announced that VIVO – a 50:50 joint venture between Serco and EQUANS – will take on responsibility for key maintenance work, repairs, servicing, and hard facilities management across the Volunteer Estate. This work is essential to providing Reserves and Cadets with safe places to work and train and is in […]

In the opening keynote, General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE set the pace for the day, illustrating the increasingly dangerous world we face, giving context to ongoing global conflicts and the importance of Reserve Forces. The former Commander of the Joint Forces Command made the compelling case for why Britain’s own Reserves should be bolstered […]

He was one of only four people to be awarded the Kings Volunteer Reserve Medal in His Majesty the King’s Birthday Honours this year. With over 20 years’ service in the Army Reserves, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Charlie Field has had a varied and successful Army career. It has combined short notice deployments on military […]

On mainland Europe, 90,000 troops, 1,100 combat vehicles and 50 ships from all 32 member states demonstrated the alliance’s ability to defend every inch of its territory. While a larger show of force than usual, this was no one-off exercise. Since 2017, the UK has contributed to NATO’s enhanced forward presence in the Baltic States […]

Outside of the office environment he has ventured to the Mediterranean and Scandinavia and played nationally significant roles as a Reservist in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF). Joining 504 (County of Nottingham) Squadron in 2013, Corporal (Cpl) Blayney admits to only fully capitalising on the fulfilling sense of adventure and service that has come […]

For those unaware, Reserves play a critical role in national defence and security, from countering threats, peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts abroad, to supporting communities and national resilience at home. You can read some of their incredible stories on our website. Whether you have already joined the Employer Recognition Scheme or not, read on for inspiration on how your […]

Private (Pte) Damian Carr was part of Great Britain’s triumphant team at last year’s 24-hour World Championships in Taipei, Taiwan. For his part, Pte Carr ran 148 miles within the endurance event’s 24-hour time limit, shy of his personal best of 165 miles in a day. Developing his mental resilience while being paid to keep […]

Lance Corporal (LCpl) Connor Boyes, Sapper (Spr) George Robson, Spr Stuey Williams and Spr Ricky Layer spent 6 months working in the buffer zone between the northern and southern parts of the divided island. The soldiers, of Chilwell-based 350 (The Robin Hood Foresters) Field Squadron, 75 Engineer Regiment, have become part of the British Army’s […]

After months of dedicated training, Air Cadets from South & East Midlands Wing showcased their skills in drill, aviation, cyber, space, first aid and shooting at the Wing Field Day. Congratulations to 1359 (Beeston) Squadron who were crowned overall winners for a second year running on Sunday, 21st April. Action-packed Held annually, the Wing Field […]

But eco-conscious Cadet Logan Smith did not expect a reply, so he was stunned when a letter from the King’s Secretary was presented to him at Long Eaton Sea Cadets. After learning about global warming at school and the global Earthshot Prize initiative at Sea Cadets, Cadet Smith was inspired to recycle more, pick up […]