The efforts of twelve people, including seven young cadets, from across Dyfed have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.

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

The five 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.

Civilian Instructor Lisa Bevan of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, Flight Sergeant Richard Fisher also of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, Warrant Officer Jane Sanders of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, the Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, Lieutenant Aled Davies of Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Lieutenant Steven Grant of Fishguard Sea Cadets. (L-R)
Pictured (left to right) Civilian Instructor Lisa Bevan of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, Flight Sergeant Richard Fisher also of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, Warrant Officer Jane Sanders of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, the Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, Lieutenant Aled Davies of Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Lieutenant Steven Grant of Fishguard Sea Cadets. (Pic supplied)

The achievements of the Lord-Lieutenant’s seven cadets were recognised and celebrated during the event attended by more than 100 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.

Cadet Sergeant Zuzanna Radkowska of Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force, Cadet Sergeant Mariana Lemon of Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force, Cadet Squadron Sergeant Major Archie Measey of Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force, the Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Leading Cadet Chloe Faulkner of Llanelli Sea Cadets, Cadet Flight Sergeant Katy Moyes of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets, Cadet Flight Sergeant Laura Edwards of No 3 Welsh Wing RAF Air Cadets and Leading Cadet Finley Fells of Fishguard Sea Cadets. (L-R)
(Pic supplied)

The seven 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.