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A yacht sails gracefully off the coast of the Canary Islands during Exercise Canaries Express.

April 3rd 2025

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.

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Cadet holding an award in front of fellow Cadets after Loughborough Grammar School’s CCF wins back-to-back Royal Air Squadron Trophy national titles.

March 27th 2025

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.

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Exercise Executive Leader 2025

March 13th 2025

‘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.

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East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward, at the signing event.

February 27th 2025

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.

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HMS Sherwood parading outside Nottingham Council House

February 26th 2025

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.

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Cadet Lance Corporal Nelly Hull photographed next to her mum receiving a Praiseworthy Action Certificate

February 25th 2025

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.

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