DANIEL Alvey is keen to follow in the footsteps of his dad and great-grandad by joining the Armed Forces.
The 18-year-old has been told stories by dad Michael of his time in the parachute regiment.
And last night Daniel, of Bestwood, found himself at a joint recruitment event for the 144 Parachute Medical Squadron and C Company, 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (4 PARA).
He said: "I have grown up in a family which has strong links with the Army.
"As well as my dad and great-grandad, my cousin has been in the Royal Air Force.
"I want to follow in their footsteps."
About a dozen potential recruits for the reserves visited at the 144 squadron's base in Triumph Road, Lenton.
Those who want to take their interest further will have to go through an interview and tests before being selected.
Steve Stones, 31, of Kimberley, was also looking to join up.
He was previously in the regular Army and has done a tour of Iraq. He confessed he wants to rejoin because he "misses it".
He added: "You can have a great laugh with the lads. There's a real sense of togetherness.
"I left five years ago now and I'm really keen to get involved again as a reservist."
The 144 squadron is the only Army reserve medical unit with a parachute capability. It is designed to be parachuted into action to provide initial treatment to casualties and stabilise them for movement to more specialist facilities.
The squadron's Triumph Road detachment recruits trained medical and healthcare personnel including surgeons, nurses and combat medical technicians. It also has non-clinical roles for chefs, drivers and radio operators.
The 4 PARA are airborne infantry reservists. They are based in Leeds but use the Triumph Road centre for recruitment and training.
Leigh Crowdem, 19, a recent recruit for 4 PARA, was at the event to give advice to potential recruits, having just completed his first weekend.
He said: "I am a business analysis manager but I have always wanted to go into the Army, so this was a great choice.
"My initial experience has been really good. It has been really well organised. I would encourage anyone interested to give this a go."
Major John Ainscough, of 144 squadron, said: "We are fully integrated with our regular regiment, 16 Medical Regiment, and have deployed personnel every time it has gone on operations.
"Our medical personnel adapt their skills to a military environment whilst our non-medical staff provide the valuable support that allows us to concentrate on delivering medical care."
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