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The Army provides a whole host of challenges at every level, but it also provides you with the tools to rise to those challenges, and if you so choose, surpass them. The training that the Army provides allows you to find your true and best self, to push yourself and test yourself - work out what you want to achieve, then use your new found skills to achieve even more!

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Staff Officer - Projects for People

Army Headquarters

Started 05/2022 to Present

Second in Command

19th Regiment Royal Artillery

From 05/2020 to 05/2022

Battery Commander

Royal Artillery

From 04/2017 to 07/2019

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What do you like about your job and the company?

I remember seeing coverage of Gulf War I on the television as I was growing up; I remember thinking that I wished I could do something about these things rather than just watching them helplessly unfold on the television. I felt by joining the Army I had a chance to make a difference, and to play a part in the changing of history. I definitely feel the Army has allowed me to do this and still passionately feel that the British Army is a force for good with the potential to make significant changes.

Greatest achievements

I was fortunate enough to complete a year long attachment to the US Army. Initially I was stationed in Seattle, Washington, before deploying to Iraq on Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. On completion of my tour with them I was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone.

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Been in the Army can sometimes be arduous, fight through it and reap the benefits. Whether it be mental or physical robustness. You will surpass it and shine through the other side!

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One of the main things that disappoints me is the young man or woman that makes a snap decision to leave training before they have given themselves a real chance. Training is hard, its designed to be hard, so that in difficult situations it allows you to find the strength to succeed.

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Glasses in the Infantry?
in General·Sunday, November 17, 2019
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Would the army give you time off to get married even if you say your single on the application?
in Application process·Thursday, August 1, 2019
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Can you wear makeup in the army?
in Career Tips·Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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Help me understand the difference between soldiers and officers.
in Career Tips·Monday, August 12, 2019
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