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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.

‘It’s important to say thank you’ – Derbyshire NHS Trusts join with the University of Derby for Reserves Day celebration

Staff from three major Derbyshire employers gathered at Kingsway Army Reserve Centre in June to say thank you to Reservists, Service Leavers, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) and military spouses for their service.

Vision West Notts College and Pick Everard among Forces-friendly employers recognised in Ministry of Defence’s 2024 Silver Awards

The Ministry of Defence has revealed the latest East Midlands winners of the highly-coveted Silver Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Conversation with Cadets: helping employers discover untapped talent

Successful careers events have helped employers realise the untapped potential of their local Cadet Forces as potential recruits while broadening the horizons of soon-to-be job seeking youngsters.

FDIS: training and recruitment milestones reached ahead of in-service date

Preparations for the introduction of the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) continue at pace with the in-service date fast approaching.

Employer support is vital for national security, say speakers at inaugural Regional Engagement with Defence Conference in Nottingham

The East Midlands hosted a first-of-its-kind conference last month, enabling businesses like UK powerhouse Boots and globally recognised Toyota to join with senior military figures at the inaugural Regional Engagement with Defence (RED).

Royal honour for Leicester Army Officer

Leicester-based Army Officer Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Field has received royal recognition for his exemplary service in the Army Reserves.