Major Will Matthews RE
@The_RE_LE
Late Entry officer, 29yrs served. Vet of Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Iraq & Afghan. Advocate for cadets & youth engagement🫡 🇬🇧
The Cadet Forces: Transforming Lives, Quietly & Powerfully I know this because I have lived it (and continue to do so, engaging & supporting wherever I can!) As a former Cadet in @ArmyCadetsUK, I found the Cadet Forces offered what my school could not: a community that…
This is my dad: my hero, my mentor, &, let’s be honest, the best friend I never had to bribe for advice. Spending time with him, swapping stories, and catching up on life’s chaos is honestly one of my favorite things - especially when l consider the mountain of challenges he’s…
I can only echo @comdtnacf observations below, all the @ArmyCadetsUK where exceptional @4daagsenijmegen marches this year. Super proud to complete the Gladiola Parade into town with the brilliant @NorthumbriaACF - very proud of what they achieved this week 🎉 🇳🇱🫡🇬🇧
A fantastic effort by all concerned Northumbria you should be very proud of what you have accomplished- thank you one and all for making this experience happen and I know it will be a life long memory for not only our young people but also for our more mature members, safe…
We’ve arrived in Nijmegen! 🎉🇳🇱 Great to be back @4daagse_nijmegen with the Regional Command Team, AMAZING to see so many @armycadetsuk out here, marching the 100miles (over 4 days) alongside so many multinational military teams. Wishing all the best of luck, see you all out…
I am continually impressed by the dedication & versatility of @BritishArmy soldiers. Here’s Lance Corporal ‘I-K’ of the @_Royal_AMS, he’s also a valued member of my Nijmegen Marches team. After finishing “Danny Boy,” & knowing I was listening, he seamlessly transitioned into…
Camp Heumensoord has officially been opened by commander Lieutenant Colonel Jakob Feenstra during the @4daagsenijmegen flag parade. I was delighted to meet & chat with the commander, who has so warmly welcomed all participants by raising the flags of all 36 participating…
Awesome job LCpl Carr! Your remarkable act of bravery, quick thinking and decisive action saved a young life and powerfully demonstrates the very best of what @ArmyCadetsUK represent. Your courage, composure, & willingness to step forward when others would not is a testament…
LCpl Holly Carr of @SurreyACF is one of 3 Army Cadets who have received the League of Mercy’s Distinguished Community Service Medal for Cadets. This prestigious medal was conferred for exceptional courage through a single conspicuous act of bravery. @SouthEastRFCA
Nijmegen Marches 2025 - See you there! Let’s do this 🫡🇬🇧 @BandCIACF @SomersetACF @NorthumbriaACF @ArmyCadetsUK 🎉
Good luck to our team who are just about to join the ferry to start the long journey and participation in this year‘s Nijmegen marches - you are outstanding ambassadors for the Army’s cadet forces and in particular Northumbria - see you soon!
For #ThrowbackThursday, I think back to 17 years ago (!) at 35 Engineer Regiment, Barker Barracks, Paderborn (Germany). I was in 29 Armoured Engineer Squadron, as a Staff Sergeant (SSgt). One of the best ranks & best times of my entire army career, with tours of Iraq &…
From Parade Ground to Conference room: Marching with Emotional Intelligence. Reflecting on the week, & a great discussion at the superb @WEDUKNetwork Conference, l thought I’d offer a few observations on #EmotionalIntelligence (based on my experiences / application). Please…
MEDAL MOUNTING UPDATE: If a serving member of the Army (Regular or Reserve) possesses six or more medals, then they are eligible to claim reimbursement for the cost of court mounting their medals, provided that: The claim is made via JPA under the type “Administrative Costs”.…
