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Richard Johnson, the Cadet Executive Officer (CEO) for Derbyshire Army Cadet Force (ACF), has retired after eight years in the role.

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks for two local Cadets, Flight Sergeant Benjamin Halford of 2195 (Long Eaton) Squadron and Warrant Officer Lauren Griffen-Edmondson of 2160 (Sleaford) Squadron, who were selected to take part in this year’s International Air Cadet Exchange.

A record 24 organisations in the East Midlands have received the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community this year.

A record 18 organisations in the East Midlands have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.

Across the country, parades took place celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the first weekend in June – and Northampton was no exception, with thousands lining the streets to watch.