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Loughborough Sea Cadets appeals for help to offer more life-changing nautical adventures

Loughborough Sea Cadets has made an urgent plea for support so it can continue to positively change the lives of more youngsters in the area.

New report “unequivocally demonstrates” Cadets gives youngsters an edge in applying for work and further education

Young people who join a school-based Cadet unit are likely to develop more confidence, resilience and qualifications, boosting their future education and job prospects, according to a new report.

Exercise Canaries Express: mastering the bucking bronco

As the UK geared up for Christmas, Officer Cadet (OCdt) Edward Hamilton, of East Midlands Universities Officer Training Corps, jetted to Lanzarote with a group of 10 strangers for Exercise Canaries Express.

Loughborough Grammar School’s CCF claim back-to-back national titles in Royal Air Squadron Trophy

Loughborough Grammar School’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) has once again secured first place at the prestigious Royal Air Squadron Trophy (RAST) National Finals at RAF Cosford.

‘Leadership in a new light’: Defence-friendly firms benefit from specialist Army training

Defence-friendly firms from across the East Midlands gathered at Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, in March for an action-packed day learning valuable leadership skills from the British Army.

East Midlands Mayor signs the Armed Forces Covenant

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has put pen to paper to show the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) supports the region’s Armed Forces.

Photo appeal to mark 75th-Anniversary of Royal Naval Service in the East Midlands

The Commanding Officer of the East Midlands’ only Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit is seeking photographs and memories for the 75th-anniversary celebrations of Royal Navy and Royal Marine service in the East Midlands.

First aid skills taught in the Cadets help Derbyshire teen to save her mum’s life

Cadet Lance Corporal (Cdt LCpl) Nelly Hull has been awarded a prestigious Praiseworthy Action Certificate for displaying incredible bravery and composure in aiding the resuscitation of her mum after she suffered a cardiac arrest.

Parade nights to blue lights: Father-son duo credit the Cadets for rewarding careers in the ambulance service

Racing to save lives on the front line for East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) can be a challenging yet immensely rewarding role.