Reserves News
Brentwood Celebrates Armed Forces Day |  | 
The procession was organised by the Brentwood branch of the Royal British Legion and offered an opportunity to acknowledge those who have served their country. She added: "We had a good turnout of people with lots of members of the public stopping and joining in," she said. Source: This Is Total Essex 4th July 2013 A New Reserve: New Support, New Relationship | |
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 The end of joint pain! https://www.uia.archi/es/naturalisan-para-aliviar-el-dolor-efectos-uso-ingredientes-y-opiniones/ Better benefits, more security, and more support for Reservists and their employers are key pillars of the Reserves White Paper, unveiled today by the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond. The new relationship set out in the White Paper ‘Reserves in the Future Force 2020’ marks a significant step forward as we create a new, fully integrated Reserve Force that is well trained, well equipped and well funded. The raft of measures revealed today will help grow the UK’s Reserves to around 35,000 across all three Services and will give crucial support and incentives to Reservists, their families and employers. The Territorial Army will change its name to the Army Reserve to better reflect its enhanced role and its full integration into the whole force. £80 million will be invested in the Army Reserve estate to accommodate the larger numbers, with £110 million invested across the tri-service Reserve estate. For Reservists, the measures unveiled today include: Employers will also benefit from today’s announcement. There will be: Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said: “We are revitalising our Reserve Forces, reversing the decline of the recent past, growing their trained strength and investing an additional £1.8 billion over 10 years to do this. This marks a significant step forward as we change our relationship with Reservists, their families and employers; dramatically improving what we offer them. Amongst the new measures , individuals will no longer feel penalised for being a Reservist and small companies will get financial help if they employ and support a Reservist. “These changes are going to help us build a new relationship with society and with this new relationship I am confident that we are going to be able to grow and sustain our Reserves so that we have the future Reserve Forces the nation requires.” Alongside the wide reaching changes set out in the White Paper, the Army has separately published details of the future structures and basing for the Army Reserve. These changes will bring the Army Reserve into the 21st century, streamlining it and aligning it more closely with its Regular counterpart as part of an integrated whole force. It will help us sustain a capable Army Reserve in the future, provide clarity on the future purpose, roles and location of Army Reserve units, and generate the level of certainty over their future to support the major recruiting drive we are undertaking to expand the Army Reserve. The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall, said: “Today’s White Paper gives the Army important clarity on how it will generate an integrated Army of Regulars and Reserves. The Army Reserve will be more highly trained, better equipped, and better paid. It has a key role to play in our Nation’s security and it will offer its soldiers plenty of challenge and adventure.” 3rd July 2013 Garden Music Festival in aid of Help for Heroes | |
TA Logisticians take up Army Military Skills Challenge | |
The soldiers, who come from all walks of civilian life and who live and work within their local communities gave up their spare time to compete in the two day event which took place in Aldershot training area.
A team from 124 Petroleum Squadron, based in Brentwood, were the overall winners. The Petroleum Operators lead by Captain Paul Herlihy received the Commanding Officers Military Skills Silver Cup. Captain Herlihy on receipt of the award said, “The team worked extremely hard in what was a tough competition. The competition tested the skill of the individual soldier and encouraged cohesion and teamwork. Above all the weekend was great fun and extremely rewarding”. 11th June 2013 |
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ARMED Forces Day was marked on Saturday morning as members of the public joined military veterans and cadets in Brentwood town centre.
The event began with a short procession at about 10am from outside the Baytree Centre on the High Street before standard bearers gathered at the Chapel Ruins.
London and Essex Territorial Army soldiers serving with 151 London Transport Regiment, which is part of The Royal Logistic Corps, have recently competed in a challenging Military Skills competition.
“Exercise Trident Challenge”, was a Regimental competition designed to develop leadership skills and foster teamwork in a challenging training environment. Teams patrolled on foot navigating across the Aldershot training area to various checkpoints. On arrival at the checkpoints, the teams took part in a number of command tasks where their skills were tested. These included how to navigate through an area that may have concealed Improvised Explosive Devices, how to deal with a battle casualty, and dismounted close combat drills. Teams were also tested on their driving and various trade skills, which included vehicle manoeuvring and vehicle recovery. 
The event ended with a prize giving ceremony where individuals received some of the latest military kit accessories on the market as prizes. 
Britain's Army boots hit the ground today as part of a brand new 'Step Up' recruitment campaign, which can be seen on TV screens across the country from tonight.