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The Ministry of Defence cadet forces provide a challenging and stimulating contemporary cadet experience that develops and inspires young people within a safe environment.
Joining the Armed Forces will become quicker and easier under a new first-of-its kind recruitment service that cuts red tape and transforms the way people sign up to serve.
To help them carry out their duties British military personnel and visiting members of the armed forces have a number of driving exemptions.
Find a BFPO number, send mail to and from British forces personnel and their families
The East Midlands Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association (EM RFCA) is responsible for advising and assisting the Defence Council and the three Armed Services on matters that concern Reserves and Cadets.
The Wessex Reserves Forces' and Cadets' Association (WX RFCA) supports and promotes the Reserve and Cadet forces across the south-west of England.
Thousands of UK personnel will continue to deploy to Europe in the next two months to spearhead a major NATO exercise.
Find out about UK forces in Afghanistan
Supporting the Armed Forces onto the home ownership ladder.
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