Headquarters EA RFCA
Welcome to the second edition of the EA RFCA newsletter. This month we have launched a page dedicated to HQ RFCA. The page gives a brief insight into the role of the RFCA and an outline of the mission of each department. Click here to visit the page http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/hq-rfca.html
We have also launched an Image Gallery. It is our aim to populate our gallery with photographs taken at events held around the East Anglia region. To whet your apetite please have a look at the selection of images taken at Norfolk ACF's Annual Camp which was held at Longmoor Camp in Hampshire http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/index.php?option=com_imagebrowser&node=Norfolk+ACF+Camp+Longmoor+2010&Itemid=111
back to top New Cadet Centre at RAF Cardington
A new purpose built cadet centre is nearing completion at RAF Cardington. The new complex will be home to Cardington Detachment Army Cadet Force and 134 (Bedford) Squadron Air Training Corps. To find out more please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/cadets/cadet-news.html
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Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet, Staff Sergeant Ryan Turton reached the pinnacle of his Army Cadet Force service on Thursday the 8th of July when he received his Master Cadet award from the Cadet Commandant, Colonel DB Hedges. To read more please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/cadets/cadet-news.html
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CALLING ALL CADETS.
Are you living the adventure? Do you have a camera?
If the answer to these two questions is “YES” then you need to enter the East Anglia Cadet150 Photo Competition. It’s easy – just take a photo of members of your detachment including the Cadet150 logo. The closing date for entries is Friday 17th September. The winning detachment will win a tour of Wattisham Flying Station, home of the Apache Helicopter. For further information please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/cadets/cadet-news.html
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The Queen praised the vital role of RAF reservists as she presented a new Sovereign Colour and 2 Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment Squadrons with their first Squadron Standards. For further information please visit
http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/ta-a-reserves/reserves-news.html
back to top 158 (Royal Anglian) Regiment RLC (V) Achieve Unique Shooting Double
Having triumphed at TAOSC 2009, and also taking all the honours at Inter-Corps, Corps and Bde Operational Shooting competitions in the process, the Commanding Officer laid down the challenge for the Shooting Team to repeat their feat and win ‘back to back’ championships. The Team Captain and Manager, Maj Steve Townell and Maj Colin Bingham, accepted the challenge on behalf of the Team and set out to attempt to complete what many thought would be impossible and which had never been achieved by a non-Infantry unit; to retain their title and yet again beat the best of the best at TAOSC 2010. The challenge was readily accepted! For further information please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/ta-a-reserves/reserves-news.html
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A team of 22 Army undergraduate officer cadets at Cambridge University Officers’ Training Corps have spent part of their summer holidays building a new viewing platform inside the Milton Country Park. The two-week project, in support of the local community, has been running between 26th July and 4th August. It follows a major refurbishment of the Visitor Centre. For further information please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/ta-a-reserves/reserves-news.html
back to top In the Spotlight - No 2623 (East Anglian) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment
No. 2623 (East Anglian) Squadron is a force protection squadron primarily made up of gunners, but will shortly gain a limited number of posts in supporting trades serving on part time reserve terms and conditions of service. To learn more about the Squadron please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/component/content/article/141.html
back to top Mental Health in the Forces
Professor Simon Wessely is based at King’s College, London. Although, not on the MOD payroll, but, at the department’s bidding, he keeps a close eye on the mental health of the Armed Forces. To read an article of Professsor Wessely's research into mental health in the forces please visit http://www.reserve-forces-anglia.org.uk/ta-a-reserves/reserves-news.html
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If you have any items that you would like to be included in the next edition of the newsletter please e-mail Leanne Briggs at ea-hq@ea.rfca.mod.uk
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