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Welcome to the 2025 magazine of

The Reserve Forces’ And Cadets’ Association For Greater London

 

Welcome to the 2025 magazine of

The Reserve Forces’ And Cadets’ Association For Greater London

 

Welcome to the 2025 magazine of

The Reserve Forces’ And Cadets’ Association For Greater London

About us – did you know?

You may already know who we are and what we do to support the Armed Forces community, Youth and Cadets and maintaining the 150 plus sites across the MoD London estate – but for those of you who don’t know us, here’s the low-down on GL RFCA.

View From The Bridge

As another year passes, we find ourselves continually immersed in the vibrant and dynamic world of the Reserves and Cadets

The Elworthy Trophy Competition 2024

Bringing twelve cadet teams from the Greater London area and providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills, teamwork, and spirit.

Lord-Lieutenant and GL RFCA’s Awards Ceremony 2024

London Cadets, Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers were recognised by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London.

Exercise Sharp Shooter

Exercise Sharp Shooter took place early this year at the Honourable Artillery Company.

Green Award

3MI based at Worship Street, receives the Green Award for being energy efficient and reducing their carbon footprint.

Employer Engagement

RAF Reservist in Brunei

RAF Reservist Flt Lt Christopher Madden RAuxAF from 600 Sqn recently took part in a 12-day exercise in Brunei.

Real Life Support for Nijmegen Marches

68 members of 256 MMR deployed to Nijmegen, Netherlands to provide real life medical support to over 800 British Marching Troops.

Poppy Appeal & Remembrance

My first operational tour as a United Nations peacekeeper

I’m very proud and fortunate to have recently returned from my first overseas tour with the Army Reserve as part of United Nations’ peacekeeping operation in Cyprus

Interview with the Lady Mayoress Florence King

HMS President: A Bumper Year!

As we look back on 2024, we are pleased to confirm that it has been a fantastic example of what makes HMS President so special.

Interview with Joseph Blenkinsop

Cadets

YOU London

YOU London Future Leaders Development Conference 2024

URNU + ULOTC

106 Royal Artillery

Deadly Work Ashore

Formed in 1903, The Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) was a reserve for civilian volunteers

HMS Wildfire

Conquering Ama Dablam

Ama Dablam, a 6812-meter (22,349ft) high mountain in Nepal’s Himalayas, is a challenging and iconic climb..

Exercise Danish Phoenix

71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment deployed to Nymindegab Camp in Denmark.

Chris Oldham Interview

Currently a Lance Corporal. 10 years in the Armed Forces with 4 years at 265 Squadron, 71 Signal Regiment – Bexleyheath

The Waterloo Band & Bugles of The Rifles

The Waterloo Band & Bugles of The Rifles has had a jam-packed 2024.

1st Battalion London Guards

2024 has been an incredibly busy year for The London Guards, with a wide and varied forecast of events.

More Articles

Archive 2024

All our 2024 Content.

Archive 2023

All our 2023 Content.

Archive 2022

All our 2022 Content.

Archive 2021

All our 2021 Content.

Archive 2020

All our 2020 Content.