One colleague with a particularly strong connection to this community is Clinical Advisor Jackie Reynolds, who has worked for HUC since 2018.
Jackie, who lives in Bedfordshire, joined HUC following a long and rewarding career as a frontline paramedic with the East of England Ambulance Service. Her commitment to public service is closely intertwined with her family’s military connections.
Her husband, Mark, is a veteran of the Royal Marines and, throughout their life together, the couple have experienced many of the challenges and sacrifices familiar to military families.
Outside work, Jackie supports the Armed Forces community through her involvement with the Military Wives Choir, rehearsing weekly at Chicksands and Henlow.
Over the years she has performed at a range of events supporting veterans and military families, but one memory stands out above all others.
“One of my proudest moments was singing at the Menin Gate in Belgium,” she said.
That message of community, resilience, and mutual support is one that resonates strongly throughout the Armed Forces community.
“The military family is special,” Jackie added. “Different life journeys, but when our voices combine, we are always stronger together.”
As we mark Armed Forces Day, we would like to thank Jackie and all colleagues who serve, have served, or support loved ones in the Armed Forces. Your dedication, commitment and contribution are valued, and we are proud to recognise the important role you play within both HUC and the wider Armed Forces community.
Happy Armed Forces Day and thank you to everyone who serves, has served, or , like Jackie, supports those who do.