Today is Armed Forces Day! I grew up being inspired by my Grandad's WW2 stories. I'd sit fixated as he told me how he learnt to waterproof his jeep and drove it from the landing craft and up the beach not long after D-Day. The youngest officer in his regiment, he went from the D-Day Landing Beaches to deep into Germany. Those stories, and his example, taught me a lot about service, sacrifice, and bravery.
I joined the Army Reserve over seven years ago and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am still learning so much from the Army. Over the last seven years my unit has given me the chance to serve in some amazing (and challenging!) ways, doing things I couldn't even imagine before. Lots to reflect on but it was great to be in uniform this Armed Forces Day, working with a brilliant team.
Happy Armed Forces Day!