2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Squadron's Cadet Flight Sergeant Brandon Wood has been presented with this Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

To obtain his Silver award Cadet Flight Sergeant Wood had to do a minimum of 6 months Physical Training as part of the Squadron Football Team, a course in Marksmanship Skills and two Expeditions over the duration of 3 days each. He also completed 9 months of Service in the completion of his Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award; as part of his role as a Squadron Senior Cadet Non Commissioned Officer.

The Expedition phase involved planning, training for and executing two 3 day (2 night) expeditions. Cadet Flight Sergeant Brandon Wood did completed his expeditions at Elan Valley , the former Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Adventure Training Centre. Here Brandon completed arduous walks around the hills surrounding the large dam complex that makes up Elan Valley .

The award was presented to him by 2438 (Bishop Ullathorne) Squadron's Commanding Officer Flight Lieutenant Nathan Adams who said: 'Brandon 's achievementof his Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award is the culmination of nearly one years hard work and dedication. Brandon can rightly wear the award with pride on his uniform. The award will stand him in good stead in pursuing his future career as it is an award that is recognised throughout industry as marking the candidate out above others due to the demonstrated commitment and determination in achieving the award' 

Cadet Flight Sergeant Wood is now preparing for his Gold expedition, along side his continued participation in the Junior Leaders Program.