15/06/2026
From National Service to national glory. 🏆⚽
Sir Bobby Charlton’s story is one of discipline, resilience and world-class achievement.
Before becoming one of England’s greatest ever footballers, he completed his National Service with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in Shrewsbury — serving in the Army during the same period he was beginning his legendary career with Manchester United.
He would go on to become a Manchester United icon, an England great, and a key member of the squad that lifted the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
His journey is a reminder that service, sport and personal development can go hand in hand. The values built through military life — teamwork, confidence, discipline, resilience and leadership — are the same values that help people succeed on the pitch, in the workplace and in life.
Today, the Army Reserve offers those same opportunities: the chance to challenge yourself, gain new skills, stay active, play sport, meet new people, travel, and be part of something bigger — all alongside your civilian career.
At 165 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC, you can build confidence, develop yourself, and discover opportunities you may never have considered.
Your next chapter could start with the Army Reserve.