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‘Sir, what’s it like in the Army?’ The adventures of being a history teacher and part-time Soldier

In the summer of 2023, while his pupils enjoyed a well-deserved break after a busy academic year, history teacher Connor McGarry fired weapons and crawled through the mud on a gruelling 2-week battle camp.

REOP: project to future-proof Cadet Centres approaches major milestone

When Cadets return to parading after Summer Camps, almost all of the sites identified for development as part of the Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) will have been transformed. 

New Cadet Training Centre at Beckingham Camp named ‘Sustainable Project of the Year’

A multi-million pound construction project for Cadets at Beckingham, Lincolnshire, has been recognised for its focus on sustainability.

Revealed: Winners of 2024 Gold Award in the East Midlands

The Leicestershire branch of the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturer, 2 logistics giants and 5 other Forces-friendly organisations have been awarded the Ministry of Defence’s highest honour for employers.

A journey through history: Army Cadets visit the Octavia Hill Museum in Wisbech

Cadets from 3 Coy were the first cadet units from Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force to visit the Octavia Hill Museum in Wisbech offers a unique and enriching experience that ties their modern-day service to the legacy of a pioneering social reformer.

International Air Cadets visit 126 (City of Derby) Squadron for a second year running

The International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) has returned to 126 (City of Derby) Squadron for a second year running.

New hard facilities management arrangements for Reserves and Cadets come into force

New arrangements to provide hard facilities management (HFM) to Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites used by Reserves and Cadets across the country have come into effect today.

Professional Support Staff: An indispensable cog in the Army Cadets’ success

Steve Matthews shares his 50-year story of being empowered by, and now empowering, the Derbyshire Army Cadets.

RAF Reserves train in exercise that focuses on ‘agile combat employment’ skills

Exercise CENTURION FORT recently took place at RAF Wittering to prepare the Royal Auxiliary Air Force’s Reserves Logistics Support Wing (RLSW) for future operations.