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01 December 2011

Swapping the office for the front line

Amanda Wheeler at work

Amanda Wheeler swapped her day job as communication manager at a leading market research company for a tour in Afghanistan for which she received the Operational Service Medal.

Sgt Wheeler, 37, who has been a member of the Territorial Army for 10 years, served in Lashkar Gah where she was in charge of the light-weight Counter Mortar Radar and then in Nad Ali. Here she talks about her time in Afghanistan and the adjustments she has made since her return to office life.

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Amanda Wheeler in Afghanistan

Amanda Wheeler

Reservist profile

Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
1st Squadron, Honourable Artillery Company
Mobilised:
Afghanistan
Role in the Reserve Forces:
Troop Sergeant
Job title / role in civilian job:
Communication Manager
Years in the Reserve Forces:
10

Employer profile

Company Name:
GfK Custom Research
Company Size:
500+
Industry:
Business Activities & Services
Web:
www.gfk.com/gfkcr

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