News
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ARMY CADET FORCE VOLUNTEERS RECOGNISED IN THE QUEEN'S NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST 2020
Over the past 12 months our CFAVs have gone above and beyond and this has not gone unnoticed, with six being recognised in the 2020 New Year Honours List, published in the London Gazette on Friday 27 December 2019.
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Lorraine Kelly appointed First National Honorary Colonel
During a special edition of her weekday show to celebrate her 60th Birthday, Lorraine Kelly OBE was surprised by representatives from the Army Cadets and given the title National Honorary Colonel of the Army Cadet Force (ACF).
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Congratulations to Colonel Stuart Williams OBE
Many of you will be aware of Colonel Stuart Williams' passion and dedication to the Army Cadets, so we wanted to share some exciting news with you.
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HM the Queen enjoys a performance of Beating the Retreat
In August, a group of talented Army and Air Cadet pipers and drummers drawn from across the United Kingdom, had the honour of performing the Beating of the Retreat for HM The Queen at Balmoral.
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Frimley RSM raises awareness of mental health
WO1 (RSM) David Lightfoot is perhaps better known for being the RSM at the Cadet Training Centre Frimley Park, but this week he is taking on a challenge to raise awareness of mental health.
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A surprise VIP visit at camp
It’s not often that cadets are lost for words, but a recent visit by a Victoria Cross hero, left one group of cadets speechless.
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CFAV recognised for Royal Humane Society Award
Christina Winch from Beds & Herts ACF has been awarded a prestigious 'Testimonial on Vellum' award by The Royal Humane Society for her fast thinking at a recent First Aid incident. This is one of the Society's highest awards just below the Life Saving Medal.
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ARMY CADET VOLUNTEER IN CHARITY CALENDAR SUCCESS
Christchurch Detachment Commander, Lt Thor Elsson came second in the ABF The Soldiers' Charity Photo Competition. Not only will one of his photos feature in next year's ABF Calendar but he also was presented with a new camera.
