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Lincolnshire Army Reservists looking for recruits

 Lincolnshire Army Reservists will be on Grantham Market this Saturday and Stamford a week on Friday to encourage new recruits.

The 167 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps is based at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks in Grantham and supports British Army operations around the world.

Teams of reservists will be at Grantham Market on 19 September and Stamford Market on the 25th. They're offering opportunities to volunteer for roles as chefs, communications operators, supply specialists and logistics officers, plus a chance to see the world as an Army Reservist. 167 reservists deploy extensively all over the globe with the opportunity of sport and adventure, from skiing to sailing.

It's a minimum of 19 days of annual duty. Other skills and benefits include NVQ level trade skills, annual tax free pay benefits, military rail card, driving qualifications and sports instruction skills. 

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