Reserve Forces Cadets Associations
RFCA for Wales is the enabling voice for reserves and cadets in Wales. It maintains the estate, provides support to the three Services and connects defence with society through the provision of an extensive network of networks.
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Twelve Welsh organisations strike Gold at Hensol Castle
Gold ERS Awards 2022. Copyright: RFCA for Wales
Twelve employers have been presented with the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony at a Welsh Castle.
The 12 employers from across Wales were recognised for the outstanding support they give to the Armed Forces Community at the awards ceremony held at Hensol Castle on 1 December.
The glittering awards evening began with a drinks reception with guests treated to music provided by The Royal Air Force Salon Orchestra.
RFCA for Wales welcome 130 guests to Annual Briefing
Annual Briefing
The Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) for Wales welcomed more than 130 guests to its Annual Briefing.
The event on Thursday 20 October took place at HMS CAMBRIA in Cardiff Bay, andwas attended bya diverse audience including members of the Armed Forces community, partner organisations, employers, and other key stakeholders.
Employers thanked for supporting reservists to keep on marching at a special awards evening in Cardiff
Silver ERS Awards 2022, RFCA for Wales copyright
An amazing 22 Welsh organisations have been presented with the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2022.
The employers from across Wales were recognised for the support they give to the Armed Forces Community at a special event held at the National Museum Wales, Cardiff on September 22.
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.
Champion Cadets
We support more than 4,400 cadets and over 1,200 cadet force adult volunteers in Wales. As champions of the cadet movement we promote the benefits of the cadet experience to young peoples lives.
John Challenger, Sea Cadet - awarded the British Empire Medal
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Have you ever thought of becoming a cadet in one of Wales cadet units? John Challenger, 17, explains why he thought it was so important to help keep the 2,300 sea cadets spread across North Wales and the North West together during the pandemic.
John said:
I believe that many young people have struggled with mental health, feeling unable to balance school work, cadets and keeping in touch with family and friends. However, the sea cadets has been working hard to reduce these difficulties for staff and cadets by building up networks of support that stretch throughout the country and aim to help us all through this challenging time.
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