"Before I had time to overthink it, I was ushered to the door and jumped. The rush of adrenaline was like nothing I had ever experienced."
Cdt Sgt Marina Erturk
Cadet Stories
"Our first destination was New Delhi, the capital city of India. While there, we visited the iconic India Gate and War Memorial..."
"The team is well. High spirits all round. We are excited. I feel safe, I’m happy I am going on this trip of a lifetime."
Cadet Swan
"Just eight years ago, if anyone saw a Sea Cadet band playing anywhere in London, it was likely to have been “borrowed” from elsewhere in the country. "
Lt Cdr (SCC) Ian Turner RNR
"In the scorching heat of Cyprus, under clear skies and among picturesque landscapes, the 2023 CCF Cyprus cadet camp was an unforgettable experience for participants from Trinity School, Alleyn’s, and Judd."
"The mission was to take 26 cadets and adults to New Zealand and Australia to meet New Zealand and Australian Army Cadets and participate in an interesting and challenging 16 day programme whilst making new friends and having fun."
Capt Tim Rayson, Middlesex and NorthWest London ACF
"Being a cadet is extremely important for me because of all of the valuable skills I can acquire as well as being able to make new friends!"
Corporal Wong
"As a former cadet myself, I was extremely aware of how beneficial being a cadet can be, particularly for those who are eager to learn but struggle in a typical classroom-based learning environment."
Oli McDonough
Experience excitement, be a Cadet!
If you want to aim higher, feel more confident and get a head start on your future join the Cadets. Every year thousands of young people and adult volunteers join the Cadet organisations for fun, friendship, action, and adventure.