Reserves Day celebrates military reservists

Yesterday (Wednesday 7 September), saw that nation celebrate Reserves Day, to honour the commitment of servicemen and women making up the UK’s Reserves Forces.

Reservists represent a huge variety of careers across the country, varying from bin men to builders, and postmen to parkour athletes. The workforce also makes up one sixth of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, and is integral to protecting the UK’s security both at home and overseas.

Minister for Defence Veterans, Reserves and Personnel, Mark Lancaster, who is today attending a UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London to improve peacekeeping around the world, said: “Reservists are a vital part of our Armed Forces and make a massive contribution to operations in the UK and overseas, including UN peacekeeping operations, to which they bring an incredible variety of skills and experience.

“And just as important are the knowledge and skills they gain from the military which they take back to their employers. All our Reservists give up their time to serve their country and it is an honour to celebrate the work they do.”