Military might – how British business could benefit from UK’s renewed defence focus

It’s 25 years ago this month that I graduated from RAF Cranwell, as a fresh-faced but very tired pilot officer, to join 7644 (VR) Media Operations Squadron. During my reservist career in the RAF over the following decade, I was privileged to serve alongside colleagues with super-strong work ethics, analytical minds and ‘can do’ attitudes. Reserves are often dropped into regular units, with just hours’ notice and need to demonstrate significant resilience.