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pressure. One example of this was during a‘Pirate themed’ mess evening that Hayley had organised, he walked in to find ‘Long John Hayley’dressed as apirate forcing Officers to walk the plank at sword point, and to his horror, his highly polished mess tables were decorated with centre pieces of sand, boats and chocolate coins.
Hayley’s career progression saw her move on to become Cabin Crew where, in 2010 as avalued member of 216 Squadron, she completed 22 years of Service. On leaving her Regular Service, Hayley applied and was successful in securing the first Part Time Volunteer Reserve Cabin Crew post at Brize Norton on 622 Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force. As areservist she continued to work with 216 Squadron until the Sqn disbanded. Hayley then transferred to the Voyager force, where she continues to work in her Reserve role. Being apart time Reservist, Hayley is able to share her skills and energy into forming her own business called Brides and Beautiful Events (BABE) were she organises and decorates weddings, formal parties and and other formal events. Aconfident and well organised JNCO,Hayley is able to manage her work schedule and her own business requirements seamlessly and achieves excellent results and great satisfaction
from both. Since joining 622 Squadron Hayley has been mobilised 55 times on Op HERRICK and Op KIPION, she has paraded with 10 Squadron, supported Ex Chameleon, represented 622 Squadron at aRoyal Garden Party,and represented the Service as asteward during Wimbledon this year.
Hayley’s story shows how the skills gained during Regular Service continue to be required and well utilised in the Reserves whilst, at the same time enabling her to run her own business. If you are an Ex Regular and would like to continue to contribute to the Service, Joining the Part Time Volunteer Reserves would enable you to do so, providing enough flexibility to manage asecond
career.More information can be obtained by contacting 622 Squadron on RAF Brize Norton Ext 6901 or 6986.
Afew facts on RAF Brize Norton:
1. RAF Brize Norton is the largest station in the Royal Air Force, employing in excess of 6000 Service personnel, 1100 contractors and 350 MOD civilians.
2. RAF Brize Norton is the Defence Gateway to the world, transporting people and equipment around the globe 24/7, 365 days ayear.
3. RAF Brize Norton Air-to-Air refuelling capability ensures that the skies above the UK are kept safe by supporting Typhoon Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Aircraft.
4. The RAF is currently recruiting regular and reserve personnel. For more information see https://www.
raf.mod.uk/recruitment/;
www.raf-ff.org.uk
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