06/10/2026
Cadet Forces Week
We are Dudley Sea and Royal Marines Cadets, and this week is Cadet Forces Week.
This presents us with a great opportunity to showcase the incredible work that takes place across the country both in other sea cadet units and other cadet forces.
These cadet forces provide lifelong friendships, life-changing experiences and opportunities for young people through a huge range of challenging, rewarding and, most importantly, fun activities.
Whatever Cadet force we belong to, one thing is certain that we all share one mission, to support, develop and inspire young people, And what many don’t realise is just how many of us have come through these organisations as cadets, volunteers or adult instructors.
The impact can last a lifetime. But none of this happens without the amazing volunteers who give their time whether serving in uniform, supporting behind the scenes, or contributing through governance and management roles.
I’m fortunate to lead an incredible team of volunteers at Dudley Sea Cadets, and for Cadet Forces Week I want to set a little challenge to my friends and colleagues.
If you were once a cadet, volunteer, or member of another uniformed youth organisation, tell us in the comments what the experience meant to you and what impact it had on your life.
Interested? Get in touch. If this has made you think, “Maybe I could get involved,” send us a PM or email, I'd be more than happy to have a conversation and explain what's involved.