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9 in 10 reservists wear their uniforms with pride

A new survey has revealed three quarters of UK reservists are satisfied in the reserve forces, and 82% would recommend joining to others. 

Feedback gathered in the first tri-service reserves continuous attitude survey also revealed that 7 in 10 reservists feel well-motivated and supported by their employers.

The survey has been published for the first time yesterday, 12 June, nearly a year after the government set out its new, improved offer for reservists and employers. Thanks to investment into better training and equipment, for the first time in 18 years, the size of the reserves is now increasing.

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