Military Veterans Podcast

Ep 045: Maj Sally Orange MBE - British Army Veteran

February 10, 2024 Gavin Watson / Sally Orange MBE
Ep 045: Maj Sally Orange MBE - British Army Veteran
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Military Veterans Podcast
Ep 045: Maj Sally Orange MBE - British Army Veteran
Feb 10, 2024
Gavin Watson / Sally Orange MBE

Sally joined the British Army Reserves (previously Territorial Army) in 1998, and served for 22 years, reaching the rank of Major (Maj). Sally was a Physiotherapist within the Royal Army Medical Corps.

In this episode Sally talks about joining the Officers’ Training Corps, and shares how she also joined the British Army Reserves. She did 8 years as part of the Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS), which included a deployment to Afghanistan in her role as a Physiotherapist, and being the Officer Commanding (OC) for her department.

Sally also shares her journey leaving the British Army Reserves, and the challenges she faced with her mental health, after being diagnosed with Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder. Sally is now a National Ambassador for the Army Cadet Force, holds multiple Guinness World Records for marathons around the world, and has an MBE for services to mental health and charities.

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Sally joined the British Army Reserves (previously Territorial Army) in 1998, and served for 22 years, reaching the rank of Major (Maj). Sally was a Physiotherapist within the Royal Army Medical Corps.

In this episode Sally talks about joining the Officers’ Training Corps, and shares how she also joined the British Army Reserves. She did 8 years as part of the Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS), which included a deployment to Afghanistan in her role as a Physiotherapist, and being the Officer Commanding (OC) for her department.

Sally also shares her journey leaving the British Army Reserves, and the challenges she faced with her mental health, after being diagnosed with Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder. Sally is now a National Ambassador for the Army Cadet Force, holds multiple Guinness World Records for marathons around the world, and has an MBE for services to mental health and charities.

Watch Episode on YouTube
Part 1: youtu.be/2_ZlHP6DR4o

Part 2:
youtu.be/e869X8F25i8

TikTok:
tiktok.com/@militaryveteranspodcast

Instagram:
instagram.com/militaryveteranspodcast

X:
twitter.com/MilVetPodcast

LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/military-veterans-podcast

Merchandise:
milvetpodcast.com/merch

Send us a Text Message.

If you've enjoyed any episode from the show, please head over to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and give the show a 5 star rating. It really will help the show be found by others. Many thanks!

Message at the end of the recording is from your host Gav, giving you information on how you can support the show through Patreon.
Supporting monthly would help the show record future episodes and help with the upkeep of previous recordings. 
£5 a month will give you access to bonus recordings, where Gav and the guest chat about things that don't make it into the main recording. 
Thank you.

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Intro
Growing Up & University
Joining the Officers' Training Corps
Joining the British Army Reserves (previously TA)
Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS)
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Military Physiotherapist
Afghanistan Deployment
Rehabilitation Units
Field Hospital as a Reservist
Mental Health: Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder
Leaving the British Army Reserves
National Ambassador for the Army Cadet Force
World Record Marathon Runner
Open Water Swimmer
Doctorate & MBE Awards
Guinness World Records
Final Thoughts & Advice