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Take part in fantastic Ex Corte Challenger

Fancy a challenge this year? Exercise Corte Challenger is a 14-day self-sufficient mountain trekking exercise on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, which will take place from 8-22 July.

The aim is to complete the northern section of the Grande Randonnée 20 (GR20). It's considered the most difficult of all the European GR routes and reaches heights of over 2,000m along its 90km length.

Cadets gain exciting new Fire and Rescue skills

Cadets from Buckinghamshire ACF's 4th Platoon in Aylesbury learnt some exciting new skills due to a new partnership with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue. Cadets took part in a pilot scheme throughout 2022, enrolling on a three-phase training programme and attending evening sessions to gain knowledge and experience of hose running, pumping, trauma care and casualty evacuation.

Five cadets were even invited to assist with activities at Aylesbury Fire Station’s annual open day. Well done for the leadership and initiative shown by L/Cpl Harry Isom, L/Cpl Haris Hussain, L/Cpl Jack McCormack, L/Cpl Hadley Noonan and L/Cpl Alex Graham Particular mention goes to L/Cpl Harry Isom who led a rescue demonstration in front of a big crowd.

The expedition is open to ACF and CCF Army cadets aged 15 and over, along with CFAVs who’ve completed mountain leader training and are working towards assessment. Keep an eye out for a Cadet Briefing Note for further details of how to book a place.

Polar Preet breaks world record

British Army Officer Preet Chandi (who we interviewed for Army Cadet Magazine in February last year) has broken two world records after a 922-mile (1,485km) trek across the Antarctic. It was the longest solo and unsupported polar ski expedition by a woman and set a new overall record. She trekked from the Hercules Inlet to the Reedy Glacier across Antarctica in 70 days and 16 hours. The previous world record of 907 miles (1,459.8km) had been set in 2015 by retired Lieutenant Colonel Henry Worsley. Congratulations Preet!