J Taylor

Army Reservists from the Royal Yeomanry in Dudley and Telford have completed two weeks’ training which will help prepare them for a six-month NATO mission to Eastern Europe in the autumn. The Royal Yeomanry soldiers will form part of the UK’s commitment to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence in Eastern Europe. The deployment, known as Operation Cabrit, will reinforce NATO’s deterrence posture by demonstrating…

Soldiers from a Worcestershire-based Army Reserve Regiment are currently deployed in the heart of London, helping with the military response to Coronavirus. Based out of Horse Guards Parade and Wellington Barracks, the troops from 37 Signal Regiment, whose HQ is in Redditch, are playing a key role, ensuring that communications systems for the Army in London are maintained. The soldiers’ IT expertise provides…

Royal Air Force Reservists from 605 Squadron at RAF Cosford have been training with 11th Signal Brigade at Venning Barracks, Donnington to support testing for the Coronavirus. The team of 14 have learnt how to set up a mobile testing unit and safely test members of the public for the Coronavirus. This is a significant change for 605 Squadron, whose primary role is…