Gareth
Name: Gareth Alderson
Job title: Paramedic
Army Regiment: Royal Army Medical Corps
Duration served: 25 years
Where did you serve? Afghanistan, USA, Africa and Eastern Europe
How long have you been at NEAS? 6 years
Why did you choose our service for employment?
NEAS is my local service and to serve the local population means a lot to me.
What transferable skills do you have from the army?
Communication, discipline, physical and mental robustness, trauma skills and the ability to work in challenging environments.
What does Remembrance Day mean to you?
It gives me the opportunity to remember and thank those that have gone before me. Also, it gives me the chance to remember those we left behind in Afghanistan.