...Ministers; and worked on the frontlines in Iraq and Afghanistan. Far too often, this has felt like a decades-long lesson in managing intractable conflicts. The time I’m spending at the...
...for a full operational deployment. In the past few years, the Royal Navy’s media specialists have filled headquarters roles in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bahrain, Naples and the UK. Media officers have...
...Since then, I’ve trained in close to 20 countries, deployed to Afghanistan twice, carried out 400 skydives out of planes and helicopters of all shapes and sizes, and scuba-dived in...
...to rescuing stranded baby green turtles on Ascension Island, or evacuating a documentary crew from a burning toilet tent in Afghanistan, I’ve experienced many memorable moments from being a Reservist....
...of the global pandemic, helping to handle the evacuation of civilians when Afghanistan’s government collapsed, and recently, welcomed refugees fleeing the bombardment in Ukraine. The learning and discovery event enables...
...and support to those who need it most. I am deeply proud that I served six months in Afghanistan, helping to improve security in the country. It not only helped...
...my skills and enjoy some fantastic experiences. I’ve been able to travel across the world, and serve in Afghanistan with the Reserves, while always enjoying the full support of my...
...work in actively promoting disability inclusion and connecting different disability networks across the Civil Service. Membership in August comprised 88 representatives, covering 46 departments and agencies. It is also represented...
...The 'what' and 'how' of diplomacy The bit about the 'internet age' is key. The 'what' of diplomacy (to protect and promote UK interests overseas) does not change, but the...
...inspiring and reassuring. DFID UK Aid tent in Afghanistan Running on adrenaline A major risk when working on an emergency is burnout. Because you don’t want to switch off or...
