Army Reservists take to the slopes for skiing expedition
Our Association provides funds in support of adventure training for Reserve and Cadet units and one of the latest trips we have supported is the 37 Signal Regiment’s annual skiing expedition. An account from the trip with the highlights and successes can be found below. Exercise Dragon Sorbet is the Regiments’ annual skiing expedition to Kirtchdorf, Austria. This year, twenty five personnel…
Reserve Centres go green
Eight Army Reserve Centres in our region are helping to reduce their carbon footprint after the installation of new EV Chargers at their sites. The project, managed by our Estates team and overseen by our Estates Officer Soft FM, saw secure plug-in charging stations installed at each centre to charge the unit’s official military vehicles and white fleet. Working in conjunction with the…
New Royal Navy section launched at The Hereford Academy
A residential adventure training course and getting up close to F35 Lightning II Aircraft at RAF Marham are just two of the exciting opportunities that Cadets from The Hereford Academy Combined Cadet Force (THA CCF) have recently enjoyed. Launched in September 2024, the Academy’s newly formed Royal Navy section currently has 30 eager Cadets supported by five staff members. Tackling high rope and…
A very merry Cadet Christmas
In December Shropshire Army Cadet Force (ACF) hosted their much anticipated annual Christmas Camp. An impressive 237 Cadets and 41 Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) came together over the weekend to celebrate the festive season as a county. Unfortunately with the arrival of Storm Darragh, the volunteers had to swiftly amended the weekend’s plans to replace the blustery outdoors with safe and enjoyable…
Army Cadets inspire students through school partnership
Students at The Earls High School have been diving into new experiences thanks to an exciting short course run by the Halesowen Detachment, Hereford & Worcester Army Cadet Force (ACF). The initiative, designed to connect young people with the ACF, has given students a hands-on introduction to the diverse activities available through the Cadets, helping them develop valuable skills and confidence. Over several…
Regiment succeeds in Nordic Skiing Championships
Midlands based 159 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps joined the annual Royal Logistic Corps’ (RLC) Nordic Skiing exercise from 23rd November to 19th December 2024. This time the event was hosted in Obertilliach in Austria, which is known for its world class biathlon stadium and traditional Austrian culture. The first two weeks saw the team training hard and fine tuning technique whilst their two…
New multi-million pound Joint Cadet Centre in Stafford
Ground has been broken and work started on a new Joint Cadet Centre in Stafford. The project, led by our Association, will provide new training facilities for the following units from Staffordshire and Birmingham (North Sector) Army Cadet Force (ACF): HQ Company, C Company (Stafford) unit, Corps of Drums. From the Royal Air Force Air Cadets the following units will move to…
1500th Armed Forces Covenant milestone reached
We are pleased to announce our 1500th Armed Forces Covenant signatory as NESO, the National Energy System Operator. The signing took place on 9th December at their Headquarters in Warwick. The Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. A national initiative for governments, businesses,…
Employers go behind the scenes at School of Technical Training
Businesses from Shropshire and Staffordshire were given a special ‘behind the scenes’ glimpse into the roles and work of No. 1 School of Technical Training and No. 605 (County of Warwick) Royal Auxiliary Air Force based at RAF Cosford. Hosted by No. 1 School of Technical Training and No. 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron, with support from Shropshire Council and our Association, the…
Breakfast with the Army
Canley Army Reserve Centre opened its doors to invite Coventry-based businesses to join them for a morning of breakfast networking. In partnership with the Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, we explored the benefits of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, with the help of insights from our own Employer Engagement team. Keely Hancox, Operations Manager at the Chamber,…
