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Blairgowrie cadet wins Young Citizen award

Top award for Scottish cadet Read more »

  • July, 2009
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Tiverton Army Cadets support Armed Forces Day

Devon Army Cadets march proudly forward Read more »

  • July, 2009
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Dyfed and Glamorgan ACFs merge

New Standard for Welsh County Read more »

  • July, 2009
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Former Cadet joins the Coldstream Guards

From Cadet to Guardsman! Read more »

  • July, 2009
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Armed Forces and Veterans Day, Wales

Celebrations in Cardiff Read more »

  • June, 2009
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Kent Army Cadets carry new Standard

Deputy Lieutenant of Kent takes the salute Read more »

  • June, 2009
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Armed Forces and Veterans Day, Kent

HRH The Duke of Gloucester meets Kent Army Cadets Read more »

  • June, 2009
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Clay Target Competition

What a finish! Read more »

  • June, 2009

Athletics Report 2009

Strong turnout in Lincolnshire Read more »

  • June, 2009

Duke of Westminster's Award

Cadet CSM Nikki Morgan wins Award Read more »

  • June, 2009

London Outreach Project

ACF and MPS make this project happen. Read more »

  • June, 2009

Cadets will plant 150,000 trees for Cadet150

The Cadet Forces are celebrating their 150th Anniversary in 2010. As part of this the Woodland Trust and the Cadet Forces have formed a partnership to provide cadets with a number of opportunities to learn about, and engage in, woodland conservation. Read more »

  • June, 2009

Lorraine Kelly takes on new challenge

New Honorary Colonel for Scotland Read more »

  • June, 2009

Armed Forces Day Competiton

Art Competition Aged 9 -14 years old? Let your imagination run wild and draw a picture of your personal hero. It could be your favourite footballer, superhero, parent or even someone in the military. Read more »

  • June, 2009

Normandy Landings Celebrations

Durham ACF join Normandy Veterans Read more »

  • June, 2009

Queen's Birthday Honours

Two Adult volunteers honoured Read more »

  • June, 2009

Friday 26 June has been declared Uniform to Work Day 2009

Uniform to Work (& School) Day

Friday 26 June has been declared Uniform to Work (& School) Day 2009. Read more »

  • June, 2009

It's all systems go for Cadet150

Cadet150

With only seven months until the first official Cadet150 events get under way, find out why it is essential that you get involved. Read more »

  • June, 2009

St John Award for Cadet Heroes

Young First Aider Awards 2009

Three Army Cadets have been recognised at this year’s St John Ambulance First Aider of the Year Awards in London. This year’s winners were presented with their plaques at a ceremony at St John Ambulance’s headquarters in London on 30th May. Read more »

  • June, 2009

New trophy for ACF fundraisers

New trophy for ACF fundraisers

Military eyewear suppliers Revision Eyewear has teamed up with the Army Benevolent Fund to sponsor a fundraising competition solely for the ACF. Read more »

  • June, 2009

Safety training is given a financial boost

ACF Climbing in the Lake District

Safety and training within the ACF has recently been given a shot in the arm thanks to a £3.7 million investment from HQ Land Forces. The donation, which has been more than 12 months in the planning, will be put towards significantly enhancing the safety and administrative staff within all counties across the organisation. Read more »

  • June, 2009

The DofE made easy

Trainee DofE Award Officers

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award brings cadets benefits by the bucket load and it's even easier than you might think to become an Award Officer... Read more »

  • June, 2009

Pedal power raises funds for charity

Cadets from Sherborne Detachment, Dorset ACF, went the extra mile in February to raise money for Help for Heroes, the charity that supports wounded service personnel. Read more »

  • June, 2009

ACF wins national small-bore title

Small bore rifle shooting at Bisley

Army Cadet teams from Portadown Detachment, Northern Ireland ACF, and Wirksworth Detachment, Derbyshire ACF, combined to win the Shell Trophy for small bore rifle shooting at Bisley Camp in March. Read more »

  • June, 2009

Cadets to join D Day commemorations

Hundreds of cadets and adult volunteers are travelling to France this weekend to mark the 65th anniversary of the D Day landings. Read more »

  • June, 2009

Win a Flight to Remember with The Blades

Win a flight with The Blades aerobatic display team Read more »

  • June, 2009

Highlanders are honoured as Master Cadets

1st Bn The Highlanders' star Cadets. THREE senior cadets have simultaneously been honoured as Master Cadets. Read more »

  • May, 2009

40 years on

Fifth bar to ACF Medal presented at Sports event Read more »

  • May, 2009

Cadet Kaylee McIntosh

Together with the Army and the MOD, we at the Army Cadet Force Association are extremely sorry about the events which led to the tragic death of Cadet Kaylee McIntosh in August 2007 and for the loss suffered by her family in particular. Our thoughts are very much with them as they seek to come to terms with their loss. Read more »

  • May, 2009

Third time lucky for Ran

At last he's done it! Read more »

  • May, 2009

Woman of Courage Award

An Army Cadet Force instructor is celebrating after scooping a national award. Read more »

  • May, 2009

Insurance schemes

CCFA and ACFA Schemes Read more »

  • May, 2009

Durham County ACF Shooting Squad

Durham County ACF win Championships! Read more »

  • May, 2009

Another win at First Aid

F Company does it again! Read more »

  • May, 2009

New Deputy Commandant in Scotland

Lt Col Alistair Spowage retires as Deputy Commandant after 20 years Read more »

  • May, 2009

Anzio Detachment to the rescue

Cadets assist at roadside accident Read more »

  • May, 2009

A visit from The Duke of Gloucester

A Royal visit to remember Read more »

  • May, 2009

Cadet Sergeant Robert Hamilton

Award for top standard-bearer Read more »

  • May, 2009

Army Cadets join Forces

Castles and Kites Read more »

  • May, 2009

The Revision Eyewear Trophy

The Challenge Read more »

  • April, 2009

49 Brigade Combat Cadet 2009

Derbyshire ACF are competition winners Read more »

  • April, 2009

CVQO briefs Conference at Frimley

Qualifications for Cadets Read more »

  • April, 2009

Barbados Exchange

The training starts here.... Read more »

  • April, 2009

Wilkinson Sword of Excellence Competition 2008

Kent ACF are the winners... Read more »

  • April, 2009

ACF County PR Officers' Conference

Cadet150 off to a cracking start! Read more »

  • April, 2009

Cambridgeshire ACF in the news again

Special Award for Training Officer Read more »

  • April, 2009

East Midlands Music Concentration

Cadet musicians develop their skills at Chilwell Read more »

  • April, 2009

The Woodland Trust in Rutland

Springtime in Oakham Read more »

  • April, 2009

Ex-Barry Army Cadets

Was this you in the 1950s? Read more »

  • April, 2009

Top Cadets go to South Africa

The trip of a lifetime for BTEC Cadets! Read more »

  • April, 2009

Wales ACFA win the National Seven's

Not one trophy, but two! Read more »

  • April, 2009

Cadet 100 Rifle Competition

Durham Cadets win coveted "Cadet 100" badge Read more »

  • April, 2009

Massed Bands parade in Scotland

Drum Major from the Black Watch Bn leads Massed Bands Read more »

  • April, 2009

Former Army Cadet remembered

Ex Fakenham Army Cadet remembered Read more »

  • April, 2009

Sue Ryder Care seeks runners for Bupa London 10000

On 25 May you can run part of the proposed 2012 Olympic Marathon route, and raise money for Sue Ryder Care. Read more »

  • April, 2009

Cambridgeshire ACF in the news

The first "closed" detachment in the County Read more »

  • April, 2009

Durham PRO's daytime job

A PRO's job is never done! Read more »

  • April, 2009

The Revision Eyewear Challenge

New challenge for Cadets Read more »

  • March, 2009

Punch and Shell Trophy 2009

Neck and neck till the end! Read more »

  • March, 2009

Cadet150

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  • March, 2009

Canon Alan Hughes

Major Alan Hughes wears his other hat! Read more »

  • March, 2009

National Cross Country and Football

Chairman of the Army Cadet Force Association visits national sporting events Read more »

  • March, 2009

Erskine Cadet scoops award

West Lowland Army Cadet receives award from Battalion Commander Read more »

  • March, 2009

Top Award for London Army Cadet

Outstanding service to Cadets, and devotion to duty Read more »

  • March, 2009

Tree Planting in Colchester

Colchester Garrison becomes a little bit greener! Read more »

  • March, 2009

Another Gallantry award for ex-Cadet

Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Rutland ACF in the news again! Read more »

  • March, 2009

From Cadet to General

Major General Ian Dale CBE Read more »

  • March, 2009

Brentwood Army Cadet in rescue drama

Charlie to the rescue! Read more »

  • March, 2009

Gallantry Medal for ex-Cadet

Ex Cadet Billy Owen to be awarded Gallantry Medal Read more »

  • March, 2009

Lesotho expedition 2010

Army Cadet & Adult Volunteer expedition

As part of the Cadet150 celebrations a number of Cadets and Adult Volunteers are being offered the opportunity of a lifetime. Read more »

  • March, 2009

Double Whammy Award

Diploma Award and new Lord Lieutenant's Army Cadet for Heston ACF Read more »

  • March, 2009

Spen Valley Cadet wins award for County

A winner for Yorkshire ACF Read more »

  • March, 2009

Cadets raise money for Red Nose Day

Durham Army Cadets and Red Nose Day Read more »

  • March, 2009

Cadets raise cash for Help the Heroes

Help for Heroes helped by Army Cadet Force! Read more »

  • March, 2009

DofE Award training courses at Frimley

Adult Leaders hone their DofE skills at Frimley Read more »

  • March, 2009

Cadets bridge age gap

Chobham Army Cadets

Surrey Army Cadets research the history of war heroes. Read more »

  • February, 2009

MP joins in action

MP for Forest of Dean on Gloucestershire ACFs climbing wall

Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean visits Gloucestershire ACFs new weekend training centre. Read more »

  • February, 2009

Heroes were cadets first

Former Army Cadets receive the Military Cross

Two former Norfolk Army Cadets have been awarded the Military Cross for bravery by the Prince of Wales. Read more »

  • February, 2009

Cadets celebrate success in first aid

Cadets being assessed on their first aid skills

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  • February, 2009

Lincolnshire ACF Officers study weekend

Tales from Antarctica, the Arctic, and Everest.... Read more »

  • February, 2009

Rorke's Drift Concert

Rorke's Drift comes to Wales! Read more »

  • February, 2009

Canadian challenge for Cambridgeshire Cadet

Overseas challenge for Cadet Read more »

  • February, 2009

A first for 2nd Bn The Highlanders

SMI Gemma Young makes history Read more »

  • February, 2009

Deputy Lieutenant role for Whitefield businessman

Colonel Martin Newman accepts new role of Deputy Lieutenant. Read more »

  • February, 2009

Royal Visit to Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park

The Duke of Edinburgh at Frimley park

The Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park was honoured with a royal visit to mark it's 50th aniversary in October. Read more »

  • February, 2009

Annual Review 2008

As the Army Cadet Force continues to go from strength-to-strength, here we review its key activities and progress through 2008. Read more »

  • February, 2009

New website

Let us have your views.... Read more »

  • February, 2009

Army Cadets academically armed

Durham ACF put pen to paper.... Read more »

  • February, 2009

Job Vacancy in Wales

Job vacancy for Cadet Commandant Read more »

  • February, 2009

Army Cadet puts her first aid skills to the test

West Midlands Ambulance spokesman praises Cadet Read more »

  • February, 2009

Londonderry OBE recipient meets Charles at the Palace

Colonel David McCleery OBE Read more »

  • January, 2009

Durham ACF in the news again

Recruiting drive for the Band and Bugles Read more »

  • January, 2009

Star ex-Cadet from St Albans CCF

Sword of Honour for ex-Cadet Read more »

  • January, 2009

ACFA Annual Shooting Officers' Conference

Replacement Cadet GP Rifle on its way! Read more »

  • January, 2009

Kent ACF and St Dunstan's

Over £1400 raised for Charity Read more »

  • January, 2009

Cadet150 logo competition

Winners announced Read more »

  • January, 2009

New Year's Honours List

Adult Volunteers honoured Read more »

  • December, 2008

DofE Award in Greater Manchester ACF

Lt Col Ed Sandham and his team do it again! Read more »

  • December, 2008

Combined Cadet Force Association's Annual Dinner

Winchester Cadet Piper plays for 147 guests Read more »

  • December, 2008

Inter Services First Aid Championships

Cambridgeshire ACF do it again! Read more »

  • December, 2008

Army Cadet Leader Instructor Marksman, Canada

13 Cadets selected for visit to Canada. Read more »

  • December, 2008

Octavia Hill Exhibition

Take a look in your attic.... Read more »

  • December, 2008

Army Cadets on You Tube

Check this one out! Read more »

  • November, 2008

Staffordshire & West Midlands (North Sector) ACF visit Italy

Veterans and Cadets pay tribute to those who died in the First and Second World Wars Read more »

  • November, 2008

Welcome to the Jungle

Surrey Army Cadets on patrol in Brunei

The rainforests of Brunei can be a strange and scary place, full of wild animals, creepy crawlies, and for 2 weeks in July, a dozen energetic cadets. Read more »

  • November, 2008

'Cadet 150' Gets Royal Patron

Her Majesty The Queen meets Army Cadets

With the 150th anniversary of the cadet forces being celebrated in 2010 the Army Cadet Force is delighted to announce that Her Majesty The Queen has agreed to be patron for the celebrations. Read more »

  • November, 2008

Sir Ranulph Fiennes Flies the Flag for the ACF

Sir Ranulph Fiennes with the ACF flag on the slopes of Mount Everest

The Army Cadet Force flag has been seen in the pretty impressive places but perhaps none more so than the icy slopes of Mount Everest. Read more »

  • November, 2008

Gordon Ramsey Tests Cadets' Taste Buds

Gordon Ramsay with cadets from Buckinghamshire Army Cadet Force

Senior cadets from Buckinghamshire Army Cadet Force got the opportunity to test some of the best cooking in the world when they met Gordon Ramsay recently. Read more »

  • November, 2008

Tough Trek for Young Cadets

Young cadets from Wiltshire face their toughest challenge. Read more »

  • November, 2008

First National ACF Girls' Football Competition

Exciting football in Nottinghamshire Read more »

  • November, 2008

Memorial Garden Opening and Dedication

Two ex cadets remembered Read more »

  • November, 2008

Somerset Army Cadets help the Hospice

Cadets raise £2500 for Taunton Hospice! Read more »

  • November, 2008

A Cadet's view of the ACFA Annual Dinner

The ACFA Annual Dinner Read more »

  • November, 2008

New ACF Representative Commandant

Colonel John S Wilson OBE DL Read more »

  • November, 2008

Senior Army Cadet Force appointments

New appointments for ACF Read more »

  • November, 2008

The Lord Mayor of London's Parade 2008

Bad weather does not dampen spirits! Read more »

  • November, 2008

A rare experience for Cambridgeshire Cadets

Freedom of St Ives renewed for Cadets Read more »

  • November, 2008

Field of Remembrance

Combined Cadet Force participate for the first time. Read more »

  • November, 2008

Colonel John Wilson OBE DL

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  • November, 2008

Music at Kneller Hall

Musicians gather at Twickenham Read more »

  • November, 2008

Advanced Drummers & Band Course 2008

Music Concentration held at Longmoor Camp Read more »

  • November, 2008

Canterbury Cadets on parade for the Lord Mayor

Lord Mayor becomes a casualty! Read more »

  • November, 2008

Cadets visit Houses of Parliament

Bradford MP shows off his "house" to Army Cadets! Read more »

  • October, 2008

Ex-Cadet Alex Ward

Alex is the best! Read more »

  • October, 2008

Frimley Park celebrates 50 years

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visits the Cadet Training Centre Read more »

  • October, 2008

ACF Champion Cadet 2008

Warwickshure and West Midlands South Sector ACF win yet again! Read more »

  • October, 2008

National First Aid Competition

Black Watch Cadets in dramatic rescue! Read more »

  • October, 2008

Chief Constable congratulates Cadets

Thirsk Detachment ACF receive their Duke of Edinburgh Awards Read more »

  • October, 2008

Guernsey ex-Cadet is top shot

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  • October, 2008

Cadet Force Music

Malta Military Tattoo 2008 Read more »

  • October, 2008

CVQO Annual Awards Ceremony

Cadet Forces bridge the Nation's skills gap Read more »

  • October, 2008

Essex ACF Expedition to South Africa

Rorke's Drift visit for Cadets Read more »

  • October, 2008

New Commandant for Gloucestershire ACF (The Rifles)

Gloucestershire ACF's new Commandant Read more »

  • October, 2008

Tonbridge Army Cadets rewarded

Kent ACF justly rewarded! Read more »

  • October, 2008

Annual Outreach Awards Ceremony

Held at The Royal Star & Garter Home, Richmond Read more »

  • October, 2008

Exclusive trip to Europe for Alex

"Away to Remember" competition Read more »

  • October, 2008

Schools Minister promotes Cadets

Lord Adonis promotes Cadet Forces Read more »

  • October, 2008

48 years service with the ACF

Gloucestershire ACF marks the retirement of their Commandant Read more »

  • September, 2008

News item

MoD's Ministers are committed to supporting the Cadet Forces Read more »

  • September, 2008

Paralympics Handover at Stoke Mandeville

Buckinghamshire Arny Cadets lead the way! Read more »

  • September, 2008

Cadet Cambrian Patrol

Powys ACF shine again! Read more »

  • September, 2008

Order of St John for SMI Les Edwards

Order of St John honours Les Read more »

  • September, 2008

Gloucestershire ACF and the Paras 10 Challenge

C Company run for the Royal British Legion Read more »

  • September, 2008

The Hobby of an ACF Officer

Dancing by the Thames! Read more »

  • September, 2008

Army Cadet Force Umbrellas

Keep out the rain this winter! Read more »

  • September, 2008

To Inspire to achieve

New logo for Duke of Edinburgh's Award Read more »

  • September, 2008

Shaquille Smith

Shaquille Smith Read more »

  • September, 2008

Cadets in the Cayman Islands

Volunteers in Cayman Read more »

  • September, 2008

Exam results on Everest

Yorkshire Cadets visit Nepal Read more »

  • September, 2008

Olympic Flag raised in Hereford

The Olympic Flag flies on the Castle Green, Hereford Read more »

  • September, 2008

New Coldstream Guards Cadet Detachment

Coldstream Civic Week Read more »

  • August, 2008

Army Cadets get a lesson in Nepalese culture

Kent ACF swot up on Nepalese culture! Read more »

  • August, 2008

Ex Army Cadet wins Gallantry Medal

Military Cross for ex Cadet Read more »

  • August, 2008

198 Douay Martyrs Detachment badge to Life Guards

A rare honour for Middlesex & North West London ACF Read more »

  • August, 2008

A Padre's view from Camp

Yorkshire (North & West) Annual Camp Read more »

  • August, 2008

Ex Cadet wins Shooting Competition

Ex Army Cadet becomes ace shot! Read more »

  • July, 2008

Climbing Everest at 64 years of age

ACF flag is flown on Everest for the first time Read more »

  • July, 2008

Cadet foils street robbers

Cheshire Army cadet saves the day Read more »

  • July, 2008

Somerset Army Cadets do it again

Somerset Cadets make it 4 years in succession. Read more »

  • July, 2008

South East London ACF Corps of Drums re-badge

Corps of Drums re-badge at Windsor Read more »

  • July, 2008

Sports Results

National Hockey and Tug-of-War results 2008 Read more »

  • July, 2008

Hockey 2008

A wet time had by all in York! Read more »

  • July, 2008

Every Child Matters

How the work and values of the Army Cadet Force mirror the Every Child Matters initiatives Read more »

  • July, 2008

West Lowland Battalion ACF Pipe Band

Massed Pipes and Drums of the Army Cadet Force are led out by senior Drum Major Adam Ritchie from Paisley Read more »

  • July, 2008

West Lowland Cadets go to Canada

Cadet Sergeant Karl Matley heads for Canada Read more »

  • July, 2008

Heading for the Wilderness

The Yukon-here we come! Read more »

  • July, 2008

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