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# reserves

[![The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales welcomed more than 130 guests to its Annual Briefing on Thursday, 19th October 2023. The event was hosted at HMS CAMBRIA in Cardiff Bay, attended by Universal Defence and Security Solutions Co-Chairman General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE, who delivered the keynote speech.](https://www.universal-defence.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rfca%20w%20rb.jpeg?width=365&name=rfca%20w%20rb.jpeg) ](https://www.universal-defence.com/blog-old/rfca-wales-annual-briefing-2023-a-celebration-of-the-reserve-forces-and-cadets)

## [RFCA Wales Annual Briefing 2023: A Celebration of the Reserve Forces and Cadets](https://www.universal-defence.com/blog-old/rfca-wales-annual-briefing-2023-a-celebration-of-the-reserve-forces-and-cadets)

The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales welcomed more than 130 guests to its...

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## [Reserves Day 2023](https://www.universal-defence.com/blog-old/reserves-day-2023)

In 2023, Reserves Day is being celebrated on Wednesday 21 June to recognise the contribution made...

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