Ex Technical Resolve 25
Exercise TECHNICAL RESOLVE 25 marked the successful revival of the REME Cadet Camp, first delivered between 2018 and 2020 under ASM John Farish. Paused during the pandemic and subsequent workforce pressures, the camp made a welcome return in August 2025 thanks to a new partnership between ASM John Farish and Major Owen Larsen, both long-time champions of…
Army Section Summer Camp 25
On the days of the 28th June to the 5th July, Royal Russell CCF (Army Section) went to Brunswick Military Camp for their annual summer camp. Throughout the activity-packed week, the cadets were given several opportunities to develop their teamwork and leadership skills and to create some lasting memories. This camp was centred around the…
VE80 Concert
On Thursday 8th May a number of Army and RAF SNCOs were invited to attend VE Day concert. It took place on Horse Guards Parade in the evening. King Charles and Queen Camilla along with the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were in the Royal Box alongside many…
Ex Wild Bush 25
Over the early May Bank Holiday, 2 Platoon from Royal Russell CCF (Army Section) deployed on our annual 48hr fieldcraft exercise. We kit prepped the week prior, so we were ready to leave school at 1600hrs to undertake our mission. We arrived to our Area of Operations (AO) at 1800hrs, where we got an idea…
New Officer Commanding Army Section
After 20 years of distinguished and dedicated service, Major J. Lacey has handed over command of the Royal Russell School CCF Army Section. Major Lacey joined the contingent in 2002, transferring from Bristol ACF, and in 2005 was appointed Officer Commanding (OC) Army Section. Over the past two decades, he has led the section with…
