Reserve Forces Cadets Associations
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Falklands 40: A Veteran recalls his experiences of the Falklands war
Falklands 40. Copyright: Manny Manfred.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Manny Manfred was 30-years old, married with a young son and living in Warminster when the telephone rang and the codeword for recall came through. At the time he was a Sergeant in A Company of 3rd Battalion of The Parachute Regiment.
Immediately he packed his bags and headed for the barracks in Tidworth, Hampshire, where his unit was based. Within 72 hours the unit had moved to Southampton to board a P&O cruise ship to set sail south to play their part in the Falklands War. Lasting 74 days, the conflict was the first military action since the Second World War that utilised all elements of the Armed Forces, with 255 British personnel losing their lives.
Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd celebrates high achievers from the Armed Forces community
Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd Awards. Copyright: RFCA for Wales Copyright.
Cadet Flight Sergeant Ysanne Duncan of No2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets has been recognised by the Queens representative for the county and appointed as a Lord-Lieutenant cadet for Gwynedd for 2022.
Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd, Edmund Seymour Bailey Esq CStJ FRAgS appointed Cadet Flight Sergeant Duncan at an awards ceremony at Caernarfon Army Reserve Centre, Caernarfon, on April 28.
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Lord-Lieutenant of Gwynedd celebrates high achievers from the Armed Forces community.
Arglwydd Raglaw Gwynedd yn dathlu perfformwyr uchel o gymuned y Lluoedd Arfog.
Fourteen people recognised by Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan
Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan Awards. RFCA for Wales Copyright.
The efforts of fourteen people, including seven young cadets, from across Mid Glamorgan have been recognised by the Queens representative for the county.
Able Cadet David Morgan of Porthcawl Sea Cadet Corps, Cadet Corporal Nyah Pope of Dyfed and Glamorgan Army Cadet Force, Cadet Flight Sergeant Garyn Kiff of No 1 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets and Cadet Flight Sergeant Corey Luke of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets for Mid Glamorgan for 2022.
Five teenagers recognised by Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd
Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd Awards. RFCA for Wales Copyright.
Five teenage cadets from across Clwyd have been recognised by the Queens representative for the county.
Cadet Corporal Isabella Jones and Cadet Corporal Ciara Venables both of Clwyd and Gwynedd Army Cadet Force; Cadet Sergeant Maddie Bunn and Cadet Sergeant Bethan Shutt both of St Brigids School Combined Cadet Force and Cadet Flight Sergeant Kristian Harrison of No 2 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets for Clwyd for 2022.
Royal recognition for Dyfed cadets
Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Awards. RFCA for Wales Copyright.
Four teenagers from Dyfed have been appointed as the Lord-Lieutenant Cadets for 2022 at a virtual awards ceremony.
Able Cadet Adam Hughes of Tenby Sea Cadet Corps; Able Cadet Maisie Millichip of Fishguard Sea Cadet Corps; Cadet Flight Sergeant Bethany Valentine of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets and Cadet Corporal Martha Ashcroft of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets were appointed by Her Majestys Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards at an awards ceremony on Thursday, March 10.
Royal recognition for two teenagers
Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan Awards, RFCA for Wales, RFCA for Wales Copyright.
Two teenagers have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets for South Glamorgan for 2022.
Leading Cadet Crystal Neil of Penarth Sea Cadet Corps and Leading Cadet Christopher Robinson of Fitzalan School Combined Cadet Force were appointed by Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan Mrs Morfudd Meredith at a virtual ceremony held on Thursday, February 24.
The role, which lasts for a year, includes attendance with Mrs Meredith, who acts as the Queens representative, at a number of official engagements such as remembrance events, royal visits and parades.
Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent praises his cadets for being great ambassadors for their organisations
Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent Awards. RFCA for Wales Copyright
Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent, Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE has paid tribute to his outgoing cadets at a virtual ceremony in which he welcomed his new cadets appointed for 2022.
Brigadier Aitken praised his outgoing cadets for being able to speak fearlessly and confidently to all manner of people not just about themselves but about their cadet organisations.
Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan pays tribute to reserves and cadets in the county
Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Awards: RFCA for Wales Copyright.
The Queens representative for West Glamorgan has praised the dedication and commitment of reservists, volunteers and cadets for the service they give to the country and our communities.Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Mrs Louise Fleet JP was speaking at her virtual annual awards ceremony, held on Thursday, January 27.