AC Smith - Trainee RAF Medic

" Joined the RAF as a Medic in November 2009 and for the first time since leaving school I felt I had a place to lay my hat and walk a path I had chosen for myself. I have worked in many varying roles throughout my years after leaving school including that of a carer. I found myself drawn to a medical career and the RAF not only offered me the opportunities to pursue that career but also to get involved in various sports, expeditions, adventure training and to travel to places I may never have got the chance to visit.

The training I have received to become an RAF Medic has been both mentally and physically challenging through both basic training at RAF Halton and my phase 2 training at Keogh Barracks but brought with it great self-satisfaction I had never felt before. I am very proud to be part of this disciplined and skilled team and would recommend this life style to anyone and everyone."