East Midlands education sector gives a lesson in supporting the armed forces community

The East Midlands demonstrates how education and defence can achieve powerful results through working together.




Civilian career and Royal Navy Reserve training: the perfect recipe for success

"It was fantastic to train alongside like-minded people and make friends", Kiera joined the Royal Naval Reserve whilst at university.




Army cadet sisters awarded consecutive Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet positions

Sisters Tegan and Cerys Aplin awarded the highly esteemed position of Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet, in consecutive years.




MBE for Cadet Force Adult Volunteer Sqn Ldr Thompson after 40 years of dedicated service

Squadron Leader Alyn Thompson, an adult volunteer with Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC), received an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list.




Leicestershire Army Reservists in the fight against COVID-19

Private Ollie Wilson (21) and Jack Bramford (26), who both parade at the Leicester based Army Reserve unit in Ulverscroft Road, volunteered to serve on Operation ROSE.