As a reservist in the French Air and Space Force, I was lucky enough to have a unique experience.
After initial military training, I joined this community through a month's immersion training as a commando rifleman. After that, I spent a few days a year in uniform, serving alongside soldiers of all ranks and backgrounds. This experience gave me much more than professional skills: it gave me self-confidence, strengthened my sense of cohesion and gave me an intense experience of life in a group.