Ordinary people, extraordinary commitment.
Today we celebrate our Reserves. People who give up their time to be part of our Reserve forces. Training and ready to protect and support the UK.
Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the military. Reservists are currently supporting operations worldwide.
The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel and as such are integral to protecting the nation’s security at home and overseas, particularly providing capability in specialist areas such as medical and cyber.
Thank you for balancing your civilian careers with selfless service to our nation.
