summer 2021
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Opening our doors
There was cause for celebration and a special appearance at the official opening of our National Support Centre
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News: top stories for summer 2023
Catch up with some highlights from around the Corps over the last few months
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Ladies first
To mark International Women’s Day, we asked former cadet and volunteer Caz Palmer about being the first female Captain of cruise ship Hebridean Princess and the only female Master
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“A hoofing time!”
That’s Royal Marines-speak for ‘amazing’ and how a royal marines cadet described competing for the coveted Gibraltar Cup
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Giving cadets a voice
Every year, cadets from across the country come together to share their views. Young People Support Manager Jane Winfield explains why it’s so important
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Everyone’s invited
Tony Malone, MSSC Diversity & Inclusion Lead, explains how our new EDI action plan will help everyone feel welcome at Sea Cadets
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The Sea Cadets guide to competitions
Use these top tips to help you be the best that you can be when taking part in a Sea Cadets competition
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Careers: How to become a cruise ship captain
From passing iconic landmarks to challenging manoeuvres, former sea cadet Captain Steve Holland shares his experience of working at sea
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Volunteer spotlight: Where to find support
In the next of our series for volunteers, the Growth and Development team explains what help they can provide for units, districts and areas
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Course spotlight: The Earthshot Challenge
This challenge for junior cadets encourages them to think about ways to reverse the climate emergency and repair the planet by 2030