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ADULT VOLUNTEER RECOGNISED

Congratulations to one of our Adult Volunteers on receiving the Certificate of Merit from the Lord Lieutenant.

ADULT VOLUNTEER RECOGNISED

28 January 2024

  • Dyfed And Glamorgan ACF

On Thursday 25th January 2024, The Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Awards were held at John Chard VC House in Swansea.

During the evening, a number of Certificate of Merits were presented to various individuals from the Reserves and Cadets Forces by HM's Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Louise Fleet CStJ. The event was hosted by the Reserve Forces and Cadet Association (RFCA) Wales.

Our very own, Adult Under Officer Steve Jones was one of the recipients of this certificate.

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2nd Lieutenant. Steve Jones

Adult Under Officer. Steve Jones is the Detachment Commander of Morriston Detachment, B Company, Dyfed and Glamorgan Army Cadet Force.

Steve's journey within the Army Cadet Force began in December 2016, and since then, he has demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment to his role. Despite being self-employed and running an online digital marketing business, Steve has managed to balance his professional responsibilities with his cadet force duties admirably.

Notably, Steve's rapid progression through the ranks is a testament to his exceptional leadership qualities and passion for nurturing young cadets. In just a few short years, he ascended from a Probationary Instructor to the esteemed position of Detachment Commander in August 2020.

Under Steve's guidance, Morriston Detachment has flourished, maintaining the high standards set by his predecessor and continuing to thrive. His relentless work ethic, infectious enthusiasm, and dedication to the development of cadets have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in the detachment's success.

Furthermore, as the Area's Sports Officer, Steve actively promotes the values of sports and physical development, further enriching the lives of the cadets under his care.

Steve Jones embodies the core values of the Army Cadet Force, consistently striving to inspire and enable young cadets to achieve their full potential. A testament to his unwavering commitment to the motto of the Army Cadet Force: "To Inspire to Achieve."

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Mrs Louise Fleet CstJ & 2nd Lieutenant Steve Jones

During the evening, the opportunity was also taken for Steve to receive his promotion to Second Lieutenant after recently completing his Cadet Force Commissioning.

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2nd Lieutenant. Steve Jones

From all of us in Dyfed & Glamorgan, congratulations to Steve Jones on both his recognition and promotion.

DA IAWN - WELL DONE

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