/en en /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/news/veteran-christopher-may-continues-serve-community-raising While on deployment, Australian veteran Christopher May was travelling in a Bushmaster when it was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device; changing his life forever. Chris shares his incredible journey through recovery and how, with his ‘second life,’ he is raising awareness about mental health in emergency services personnel. 27 Oct 2022 2741410 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-10/veteran-christopher-may-continues-serve-community-raising-valuable-thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/references/faces-thales-andy-kirkpatrick As a young boy growing up by the water, Sales Director of Digital Systems, Andy Kirkpatrick, recalls "looking out into the wide ocean where all the Naval ships were and dreaming of the adventures that a life in the Navy could offer." 13 Apr 2022 2740549 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-10/veteran-christopher-may-continues-serve-community-raising-valuable-thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/references/faces-thales-gavin-henry Gavin shares with us his 17-year career in various Commonwealth militaries before transitioning into civilian life at Thales. 13 Apr 2022 2740548 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-10/veteran-christopher-may-continues-serve-community-raising-valuable-thumbnail.jpg /en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/references/faces-thales-nick-bont Nick de Bont, Chair of Thales Veterans Committee and Chief Security Officer talks about his career journey. 13 Apr 2022 2740547 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2022-10/veteran-christopher-may-continues-serve-community-raising-valuable-thumbnail.jpg