The Army changed my life, now I'm set for a once-in-a-lifetime challenge'

A Portsmouth soldier has traded his office job for an Army career - and now he's gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime.

- by Freddie Webb

Lance Bombardier Travis Sawyer Bombardier Victoria Wratten-Wood Bombardier Katier Devine Gunner Emma Mackenzie and Bombardier Olie Cutting

Bombardier Olie Cutting, 37, left his logistics job in 2019 to join the Army, and he hasn't looked back since. He decided to make the leap later in life, seeking a fresh challenge and a chance to improve himself.

He said his military career has completely transformed his life. "I joined for better opportunities and a more exciting life, as well as a chance to better myself, gain qualifications, and have unique experiences," Bombardier Cutting said. "There's been a change in every aspect of my life - my mindset, my outlook, what's important and what's not. It's made me a different and better person."