In recognition of their outstanding service and devotion to duty, 5 people were awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Merit by Miss Sara Edwards, in the ceremony at Picton Barracks, Carmarthen, on Thursday 20 February.

The 5 were Lieutenant Aled Davies of Milford Haven Sea Cadets, Lieutenant Steven Grant of Fishguard Sea Cadets, Warrant Officer Jane Sanders of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, Civilian Instructor Lisa Bevan of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets and Flight Sergeant Richard Fisher also of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets.

The achievements of the Lord-Lieutenant’s 7 cadets were recognised and celebrated during the event attended by more than 120 people.

Leading Cadet Chloe Faulkner of Llanelli Sea Cadets, Leading Cadet Finley Fells of Fishguard Sea Cadets, Cadet Sergeant Zuzanna Radkowska of Dyfed and Glamorgan Army Cadet Force, Cadet Squadron Sergeant Major Archie Measey of Dyfed and Glamorgan ACF, Cadet Sergeant Mariana Lemon of Dyfed and Glamorgan ACF, Cadet Flight Sergeant Katy Moyes of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets and Cadet Flight Sergeant Laura Edwards of  No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets outlined to the audience their time in cadets, including highlights of their role over the last 12 months.

The role, which continues until September, includes attendance with the Lord-Lieutenant at a number of official engagements such as Remembrance events, Royal visits and parades.

The 7 were selected for the prestigious Lord-Lieutenant’s cadet role after being put forward for nomination by cadet group leaders and the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales.

There are nearly 5,000 cadets in Wales who gain skills and qualifications through working with local communities, charities and taking part in a variety of practical activities.

The cadet syllabus is delivered by 1,850 volunteering adult Instructors and civilian assistants, who give up their spare time on weeknights and weekends.

The awards event was organised by the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) for Wales – an organisation that has supported the armed forces for over 100 years.