Cadet stories

Being a cadet can open the door to a world of unique opportunities that transform the lives of thousands of young people in Yorkshire and the Humber.

Cadet Sergean Major Emily Haigh

"It’s ok to struggle, it’s ok to have confidence issues, it’s ok to step out of your comfort zone. In the Army Cadet Force, you will have someone there to support you."

Cadet Sergeant Major Emily Haigh
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“Before I joined the Sea Cadets, I was painfully shy. But now that's all changed and I've achieved the highest honour a cadet can get."

Chloe Feirn, Thorne Sea Cadets
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