Col Mike White ACF JP DL (he/him)

Barry Budden Day 6 – Ranges The highlight of Day 6 was the live-fire session with the Cadet L98A2 5.56mm rifle. Under the blazing sun, each international and UK cadet teamed up for a shoot detail, focusing on precision grouping and scoring at distance. From shouldering their…

June and July have been a little busy ACIE 2025 🇬🇧 ✅ Pride London 🌈 ✔️ Cadet musical spectacular 🎶 ✅ Nijmegen 2025 🇳🇱 ✔️ Visiting an adult FAAW course ⛑️ ✅ Pride Newcastle 🌈 ✔️ Now time for 🍷 ✅ ✅ ✅

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…

ACIE 25 - That’s a Wrap Lots of hard work, determination and commitment from all involved - a special shout out to the home team who under promised and over delivered - thank you - your awesome! 🇱🇻 🇪🇪 🇱🇹 landed 🇬🇧 team home save 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 eta 22.00 🇮🇳 🇵🇱 🇦🇺 in ✈️ Last man!

Yesterday was our last active day on ACIE 25 which saw cultural presentations a BBQ and high emotions bidding farewell to our new found friends

And they’re off! A super early start for day one of the Nijmegen Marches 2025 Best of luck Team Northumbria 👍 👏

Fantastic to see Northumbria represented at the massed bands musical spectacular at Horseguards tonight - they was part of a fantastic set - a very happy and proud Commandant!

Next stop the metropolis and all it can offer for our eager international guests - with our AT kit returned and MTP packed we are now in full tourist mode

After a marathon 12 hour journey we stopped to feed the hot and tired exchange participants before our final destination - spirits were remarkably high - after a cold shower and fresh bedding it was time for an early night

Barry Budden: Farewell to the Green Phase The end of our six-day Green Phase at Barry Budden, and what a journey it’s been. As the sun set over the parade square, cadets and leaders assembled one last time. The haunting echo of bagpipes closed our week, setting the stage for…

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!

🧭 Post-Field Reflections & Beachside Bliss Moments like these remind us that resilience and reward go hand in hand. ACIE 25 continues to build friendships, foster teamwork, and create memories that will last a lifetime. 💬💙 #ACIE25 #Teamwork #CulturalExchange #CadetLife…

Barry Budden Day 2 – Round Robin Today we turned friends into teammates. Well and truly taken care of by the 51x CTT team

With 19 cadets and CFAV’s from JMC North - it was an honour to lead the Army’s cadets on London pride today - an outstanding event with great memories @AC_INCLUSION @ArmyCadetsUK @NACF_CCEO @HQNorth_

Sunshine & Smiles! What an absolute scorcher in Snowdonia today! The sun blazed down on Capel Curig, making every adventure feel even more alive — and, bonus, the heat kept those pesky midges at bay! Boundless energy and camaraderie, and the thrill of the day’s challenges.

Even with cloud cover overhead, ACIE 25 continued to blaze with energy as cadets from around the world rose—quite literally—to the day’s challenges. ✨ ACIE 25 continues to build bridges through challenge, joy, and unforgettable shared moments. We rise together!

🌞 ACIE - DAY 2 brought dazzling sunshine to North Wales as international teams leapt into action for a day packed with unforgettable memories. 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 🇦🇺 🇵🇱 🇱🇹 🇱🇻 🇪🇪 💬 These adventures aren’t just about adrenaline—they’re about connection, courage, and cultural discovery.

A fantastic visit to see the Army women’s rugby team with one of Northumbria’s very own Sgt Dion Donald representing ACF. @NACF_CCEO @AC_INCLUSION @ArmyCadetsUK

Next Stop Barry Budden training camp in North Wales for the adventurous training phase of ACIE @HQ_DG_NCC @AcctUk @acc