ARMY Reservists are inviting Rugbeians to step into the shoes of a front-line soldier.
An open event held at the Rugby Army Reservists Centre on Edward Street will allow Rugby residents to see what life is like for reservists as well as getting more information on signing up to the force.
Taking place on Saturday (February 13) from 10am until 3pm, the open event has already drafted its first recruit – Rugby and Bulkington MP Mark Pawsey.
Mark said: “Rugby can be very proud to be home to a Reserve company of the Parachute Regiment. I am really looking forward to the Open Day and learning more about the role of the reservists, and how they balance the training and exercise required to be a member of the Parachute regiment with everyday life.”
Edward Street is home to newly formed D Company, 4th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment which forms part of today’s growing Army Reserve.
D Company’s Major Sean Phillips explained: “Being a Reservist means tackling new challenges, learning new skills, making new friends, and exploring new roles on a spare time basis, and those roles can involve anything from catering to communications and from engineering to getting airborne.
“Most important of all, it means a chance to really test yourself and make a real contribution to our National Security.”
