What a summer it's been for our NISC! ⚓🌊

Watersports at Belfast Marina, to sailing from Port Edgar, exploring Edinburgh, Royal Marines fieldcraft at Ballykinler, Junior Camp around Carrick Castle, and qualifications – our cadets have embraced every opportunity. 💙

👏 Welcome to the Armed Forces Covenant community, XeleratedFifty!
Signed a Farnborough Inteow by COO Phil Quinn and Air Marshal Sean Reynolds, the Covenant marks XeleratedFifty's commitment to supporersonnel, Reservists, veterans and forces familiesies.!!1!!!!..!
Welcome aboard!

There are so many opportunities in the Cadet Forces!

We tried to squeeze it all into one reel, but there is SO much more.

SEA CADETS: bit.ly/46Sl17n
ARMY CADETS: bit.ly/4gWAgRf
RAF AIR CADETS: bit.ly/46DVhwH
COMBINED CADETS: bit.ly/4o7mzRY

Join the Cadets!

Build confidence, leadership, and teamwork while taking part in exciting activities and challenges.

SEA CADETS: bit.ly/46Sl17n
ARMY CADETS: bit.ly/4gWAgRf
RAF AIR CADETS: bit.ly/46DVhwH
COMBINED CADETS: bit.ly/4o7mzRY

Well done to our Officer Cadets from Queens who have just returned from La Plagne in France having taking part in Ex Cadet Queens Chamois.

Army, Navy and Air Force have University Units established in our main Universities - #BeMoreThanYourDegree

It's International Bird Day!! Let's have a shout out for our feathered friends (and particularly this little guy, rescued by a colleague from our Belfast premises last September), and all the local volunteers and charities who support them. 🐧 🦆 🦜 🐥

Did you know, NI now has 15 schools with access to a Combined Cadet Force Contingent? You can be part of the Sea, Army or Air Cadets as a pupil of one of the listed schools!

Ask at school to find out more. You won't regret it 😊

Thank you for being a part of Northern Ireland's Reserve and Cadet journey in 2025.

Wishing you a Happy New Year - from all of us at the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association for Northern Ireland!

Reach new heights with the Air Cadets in Northern Ireland! Be a Cadet or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer and find out what it means to #ReachforTheStars

Squadrons across NI want to hear from you!

raf.mod.uk/aircadets/

Take 2026 to the next level by getting involved with the Army Cadets! Detachments across Northern Ireland are looking for Cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

Find out more here:
armycadets.com

Interested in something new for 2026? Join the Sea Cadets as a Cadet or a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer - with the junior sections starting at age 10, there's someone for everyone in NI's Sea Cadets!

If you are interested, click on the link to find more:
bit.ly/4qlLfaa

Merry Christmas, from all of us at the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association or Northern Ireland

Christmas Eve is here! 🎄 To all our reserves, cadets and colleagues: enjoy the magic of the season and recharge for another great year of challenges and adventures.

Vacancy for Estate Manager with RFCA NI. This is a full-time post at HEO grade, based at 25 Windsor Park, Belfast.

Interested candidates to submit a completed application form and cover letter to ni-info@rfca.org.uk by 5pm on Fri 30th Jan 2026.

uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=rfca+ni…

Vacancy for Cadet Administrative Assistant (CAA) for 2nd (NI) Bn ACF, with RFCA NI. Full-time (All-Hours-Worked) post at E1 grade, based at Carryduff.

Completed application form and cover letter to ni-info@rfca.org.uk by 5pm on Fri, 16th Jan 2026.

indeedhi.re/493Nfgj

Wishing every Sea Cadet a very Merry Christmas! You’ve shown real commitment on and off the water. Have a great break and come back ready for new challenges. 🎄 ⚓

bit.ly/43PRnim

Did you know that Northern Ireland now Combined Cadet Force availability in 15 Schools? If you can find your school on the Christmas Tree, CCF is available - What are you waiting for?

combinedcadetforce.org.uk

Thinking about a new challenge in 2026? The RAF Reserves offer world-class training, valuable skills, and the chance to serve alongside a highly professional team — If you want purpose, adventure and personal growth, its is an incredible place to start.

bit.ly/4oisTFM

A special Merry Christmas to all the Northern Ireland based companies who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant this year. Thank you for your commitment to supporting our Reservists and Armed Forces Veterans! 👏

A FIRST FOR NI AS SEA CADETS’ HOST HISTORIC SUPERSESSION IN NORTHERN IRELAND
The ceremony in Lisburn formally marked the supersession of Captain Sea Cadets from Captain Neil Downing to Captain Hannah MacKenzie, whose appointment is historic as the first female Captain Sea Cadets.