The opportunity to improve your leadership skills and 9 other surprising facts about joining the Reserves
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If you’re thinking of taking a more adventurous turn in your life, learning new skills that will improve your employability and enhance your Civil Service career, here are 10 surprising facts about joining the Reserve Forces.