A privilege to take up the reins today as Chief of the Defence Staff. The Government envisages a strong, secure & confident United Kingdom, actively engaged in the world. My task is to lead the Armed Forces to deliver the Integrated Review and pursue our national interests.

Attending the #NPTCVSAGM this evening to celebrate the work the voluntary and Third sector in our area. Thank you to the Neath Port Talbot CVS team for their continued support through the past year.

Our Louise Fleet, West Glamorgan Lord-Lieutenant Cadet on (umbrella!) duty at Capel Coelbren & Coelbren Welfare Hall for the The Queen's Green Canopy tree planting ceremony. In the company of the Melanie James, Neath Port Talbot Council Mayor & Mayoress and DL of #powys too. Thank you to our #chaplain & his wife for their hospitality

I am pleased to announce that following the reports being completed by the Area Officer and Captain Sea Cadets we have been awarded a burgee for 2021. Thank you to all the volunteers and unit management team who work so hard to deliver this to our amazing cadets.

We are excited to welcome 3 new #zests to our sailing inventory. Thanks to Sea Cadets Inshore Boating for their help. Please get in touch if your child would like to try them out this summer! Or if you wish to #volunteer to teach and inspire our cadets.

This is devastating. I am so sorry.

Well done LC Oglesby.

The full report of the West Glamorgan Lord Lieutenant's award ceremony where 3 of Neath & District Sea and Royal Marines Cadets and volunteers were recognised. Thank you Ma'am gov.uk/government/new…

Wishing success to the Sea Cadet Aviation group at SCTC Weymouth this week. Great to see CPO Mason back in his flying suit! Good luck to our own PO Cadet on the course.

Who said Sea Cadets was only about the water! Day 3 of the 2022 Bronze Wings Course was spent with 727 Squadron, RNAS Yeovilton. Cadets had a welcomed introduction to the squadron, met some of the instructing team and new RN officers under selection.

Congratulations to POC Amelia on gaining her #BronzeWings Award with Sea Cadet Aviation and being selected to go through to the #SilverWings Award later this year. Well done everyone. Thanks to all the volunteers for their guidance.

Please stop and chat to our Neath Sea and Royal Marines Cadets today in #Neath as they are looking forward to raising funds and awareness of the brilliant opportunities we offer for our young people and adult volunteers. Thank you for your support.

Happy International Women’s Day! On International Woman’s Day we would like to thank all our amazing female Cadets, CFAV’s, Trustees and Supporters in the Neath and District Area! Great opportunities for young people and volunteers (both male and female!)

Thanks so much for coming to see us tonight.

🇬🇧 Today is Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 We want to thank our amazing service people, and the families and loved ones who support them, promoting our nation's interests globally. What you do is exceptional. Thank you. #SaluteOurForces #AFD22 Vice Admiral Andrew Burns

Congratulations to the West Wales Sea Cadets from Neath & District Sea and Royal Marines Cadets who have won the Area competition today. Will now represent SWArea in the Sea Cadets National Regatta later tgis summer. BZ👏

So the boats are all cleaned, prepped and rigged Neath & District Sea and Royal Marines Cadets. Honoured to host the Sea Cadets SW Area #regatta. Just waiting on our competitors to arrive bright and early this morning… Huge thanks to the team!

Congratulations to LC Harri and AC Amelia on winning Gold in the Sea Cadets National Combined Regatta in Powerboat Handling! The Stirling Wheel Trophy returns to Neath for another year! Thankyou to the cadets, instructors and parents who have given their time to train them. BZ

Good luck to Cdt 1st Thomas and LC Harri as they embark on their off shore voyages today on TS Royalist and TS John Jerwood respectively. Bon Voyage!

A great day yesterday Neath & District Sea and Royal Marines Cadets. Thanks to the Royal Navy in Wales Cymru engagement team for visiting us. We had great fun, making rockets, rescuing casualties and working in teams. Finished with raft building, thank goodness we brought a spare change of clothes!