AJEX National Chair Dan Fox is joined by Royal Engineers veteran Jamie Cooper-Morris and his wife Amba (with a guest appearance from Cooper-Morris Junior!) at their home in Kent. They talk about Jamie's extensive operational army career, and his second calling in the Ambulance Service, a career introduced to him by Amba. They met through the Kent Army Cadet Force, in which they both serve as Adult Instructors.

We also discuss the effect of their careers on Jamie’s and Amba's mental health (with recounting that some listeners might find upsetting) and their experience of veterans' mental health pathway Op Courage. You can access more information about it here:

Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists - NHS

This is a story of the British Army in its busiest decades, as well as a family dedicated to public service. Jamie and Amba also talk about the discovery of his Jewish background, the establishment of his (and Amba's) Jewish identity, and how this is a key part of their family and community life.

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