Thursday 28th June 2018
The Ministry of Defence’s hunt for gamers and amateur coders to become cyber Reserves has led to a massive increase in applications, creating an elite force of specialists ready to support operations using their unique cyber skills.
As the nation marks Reserves Day today (27 Jun), Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson praised these exceptionally talented people and called for more specialists such as engineers, chefs, media operations and electricians to step up and join the UK Armed Forces as Reservists.
Speaking at a reception for Reservists in the house of Commons last night, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
“Reservists play a vital role in our Armed Forces, bringing a huge range of experiences and skills to the defence of our country.
“As the threats we face intensify we need to attract the brightest and the best from all walks of life as part of a modern military.”
This morning (27 Jun) the Defence Secretary thanked civil servant reservists at a specially hosted breakfast in 10 Downing St.
The men and women of our Reserve forces give up their free time training to work alongside regular troops around the world. From telecoms workers and police officers to students they serve our country when called upon in a huge variety of roles such as dog handlers, logistics movers, intelligence officers and medics.
Image: The Armed Forces Minister The Rt Hon Mr Mark Lancaster MP meets Soldiers and Officers from all three Reserve Services at Waterloo station.
